Guns are a public safety issue to be addressed now, demonstrators say

Dozens of people gathered in downtown Tampa Friday to honor National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which comes on the heels of a series mass shootings across the country.

Two family businesses destroyed in Tampa riots after George Floyd' death reopen

The riots in Tampa that followed George Floyd’s death caused millions in property damage, and took an especially heavy toll on small, family-run businesses. 

Man accused in Ruskin deadly shooting spree will head to trial in October

A Ruskin neighborhood ice cream man accused in a deadly shooting spree will head back to trial in October. A mistrial was declared in his case back in February 2020 because the jury was hopelessly deadlocked.

TPD: 3 arrested in connection with 2021 shooting death of man found in car on I-275

Nearly one year after a Tampa man, his step-brother, and his sister were shot to death withing a 2-month period, law enforcement officers say they've pieced together what happened and made three arrests in the alleged murders. 

Gun show to be held in Tampa this weekend

The Tampa Gun Show is taking place this weekend at the Florida State Fairgrounds. 

9-year-old boy rescued from Seffner house fire takes major steps in recovery

A 9-year-old boy is taking his first steps two weeks after Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies rescued him from his burning home in Seffner.

Missing Tampa man last seen in Ybor City found dead, police say

The body of missing 24-year-old John Larson has been located more than a month after he disappeared while on the way to meet friends in Ybor City. 

Hillsborough commissioners to discuss regulating sale of Delta 8 products

Hillsborough County Commissioners will meet to discuss the sale of Delta 8. Their concern is not necessarily of its sale to adults, but how it’s sold and marketed to children.

Man’s body discovered in Tampa, police say

The Tampa Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult white male was discovered Wednesday night.

Tampa tests drones to improve safety, response time after a hurricane

On Wednesday, several Tampa city employees went hands-on with drones that may be some of the first tools used should a hurricane blow through this season. 

Tampa tops nation in housing price increases

After nearly three years of Phoenix leading the nation in the most rapid growth in housing prices, Tampa has now risen to the top. Home prices in the Bay Area have skyrocketed nearly 35% compared to last year, vastly outpacing the national average of a 20% increase.