Heart Gallery in Lutz dozens of smiling faces of children looking for their forever home

There are more than 3,000 kids waiting to be adopted in Hillsborough County, and a powerful exhibit at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Lutz is hoping to lower that number. It features dozens of smiling faces looking for their forever home. 

Tampa Catholic heads into playoff following historic victory

The postseason for high school football in the Sunshine State is here, and no one is heading into the playoffs in more of a high than Tampa Catholic. The Crusaders took down their arch rivals Jesuit in the game of the year on Friday. 

Tampa hosts sailing championships this week on Davis Islands

Tampa is hosting the 2022 2.4mR World Championship and Para Sailing International Championship Regatta this week. It’s being held at the Davis Islands Yacht Club. 

Matthew Terry gets emotional on first day of murder trial in girlfriend's stabbing death

A Lithia man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death in May got emotional on the first day of trial. Matthew Terry was charged with first-degree murder, accused of killing Kay Baker after flying into a jealous rage.

'New Beginnings' program gives homeless veterans opportunity to rebuild their lives

For decades, New Beginnings of Tampa has provided housing, dental care, and other services to veterans in need. This week, three veterans are graduating from the program and getting apartments of their very own.

DeSantis, Crist travel state in hopes of enticing voters to head to the polls Tuesday

The end of "election season" is around the corner, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist traveling the state, both making a final push to encourage Floridians to vote before Election Day.

USF fires head football coach, defensive coordinator

The University of South Florida has fired head football coach Jeff Scott and defensive coordinator Bob Shoop.

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.9 billion after no winner Saturday night

The bad news is no one woke up a billionaire Sunday morning after hitting the Powerball jackpot. But, the good news is you still have a chance to win.  

Potential tropical storm likely to impact Bay Area

The Bay Area will likely experience rain and tropical storm-force winds toward the end of the week as a low-pressure system in the Southwest Atlantic develops and tracks toward Florida. 

Man found shot to death beneath Tampa underpass, police say

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a man was found dead beneath a Tampa underpass Sunday morning.

Poll workers prepare for Election Day as early voting ends this weekend

Early voting ended today in a few counties across the Bay Area, but residents in some counties have one last chance to cast a ballot in person before Election Day.

Tampa Greek Festival returns for first time since the pandemic

After a two-year pause during the pandemic, one of Hillsborough County's oldest cultural celebrations is back. 

Tampa man raising money for kids to see new ‘Black Panther’ movie

Dozens of children in the Tampa area will be able to see "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" for free thanks to the efforts of a local community activist.

Elite Trade Championship tapes competition show at Tampa Convention Center

Many of the championships we see on TV are played using balls or pucks, but in the Elite Trades Championship, competitors might use a drive shaft or a breaker box because they are electricians and auto repair or HVAC techs. 

State, local campaigns enter final weekend ahead of midterm election

Campaigns have entered the final weekend before the midterm election on Tuesday, and volunteers are fanning out across the Tampa Bay area for state and local candidates. 

Tampa police: Pedestrian struck, killed by HART bus in Seminole Heights

Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash on Nebraska Avenue in Seminole Heights after they say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a HART bus.