'She didn't deserve this': Mother of 2 killed in East Tampa shooting
A mother of two was killed during a shooting in East Tampa last week and her family said she was an innocent bystander.
A mother of two was killed during a shooting in East Tampa last week and her family said she was an innocent bystander.
Hillsborough County outlines spending plan for $570M in transportation tax proceeds
Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners will outline their proposed plans for how to spend more than half a billion dollars collected from the transportation sales surtax approved by voters in November 2018 and later struck down in court.
Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners will outline their proposed plans for how to spend more than half a billion dollars collected from the transportation sales surtax approved by voters in November 2018 and later struck down in court.
Hillsborough school leaders approve program to support families facing homelessness
The number of families struggling to make ends meet continues to grow exasperated by a lack of the affordable housing.
The number of families struggling to make ends meet continues to grow exasperated by a lack of the affordable housing.
Local non-profit creating new program for youth gun offenders
In response to gun violence involving teens, the local non-profit, Safe and Sound Hillsborough, is now expanding to create a new program specifically for youth gun offenders.
In response to gun violence involving teens, the local non-profit, Safe and Sound Hillsborough, is now expanding to create a new program specifically for youth gun offenders.
King High School point guard nominated for McDonald's All-American
During his senior season, the King High School point guard got a bit of good news. He learned that he was nominated to play in the country's premier high school basketball all-star game – the McDonald's All-American Game.
During his senior season, the King High School point guard got a bit of good news. He learned that he was nominated to play in the country's premier high school basketball all-star game – the McDonald's All-American Game.
Steven Lorenzo wants to stop victims from testifying in penalty phase hearing
A notorious defendant accused of drugging, torturing and killing two Tampa men two decades ago is now trying to ban some witnesses from testifying.
A notorious defendant accused of drugging, torturing and killing two Tampa men two decades ago is now trying to ban some witnesses from testifying.
Tampa PD will patrol Gasparilla from the air
Tampa Police officers will be patrolling the skies above the Gasparilla Festival on Saturday.
Tampa Police officers will be patrolling the skies above the Gasparilla Festival on Saturday.
Construction begins on new 5-star hotel, luxury condo on Riverwalk in downtown Tampa
Construction crews started work Monday on a 5-star hotel and luxury condo building right off the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa.
Construction crews started work Monday on a 5-star hotel and luxury condo building right off the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa.
Woo! WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is the 2023 Gasparilla Grand Marshal in Tampa
Not only will pirates invade Tampa, but the Nature Boy himself will also lead the way during the Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
Not only will pirates invade Tampa, but the Nature Boy himself will also lead the way during the Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
'You can't live in fear': Chinese-Americans in Tampa celebrate Lunar New Year after California mass shooting
The mass shooting at a Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in California was on the hearts and minds of many across the country, including among those at Sunday's Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in Tampa.
The mass shooting at a Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in California was on the hearts and minds of many across the country, including among those at Sunday's Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in Tampa.
Tampa family reunites with woman who saved 10-day-old daughter with CPR at Riverview restaurant
Three months ago, a stranger performed CPR on a 10-day-old baby inside a Riverview restaurant, bringing the little girl - named Scarlett - back to consciousness. Over the weekend, the child's parents and the good Samaritan reunited. Scarlett's parents said the woman will always be part of their family.
Three months ago, a stranger performed CPR on a 10-day-old baby inside a Riverview restaurant, bringing the little girl - named Scarlett - back to consciousness. Over the weekend, the child's parents and the good Samaritan reunited. Scarlett's parents said the woman will always be part of their family.
Exercise rider killed during training exercise at Tampa Bay Downs died doing what he loved
The brother of a Venezuelan exercise rider who died Saturday morning at the Tampa Bay Downs said 19-year-old Daniel Quintero was following his dreams of becoming a jockey when he was killed.
The brother of a Venezuelan exercise rider who died Saturday morning at the Tampa Bay Downs said 19-year-old Daniel Quintero was following his dreams of becoming a jockey when he was killed.
Environmentalist wants to see state funding used to restore water quality in Bay Area waterways
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
Unusual class pet helps kindergarten students learn responsibility, academic lessons
There’s a member of Jessica Gormley’s kindergarten class at Bay Crest Elementary School that’s helping students with reading, writing, arithmetic and responsibility.
There’s a member of Jessica Gormley’s kindergarten class at Bay Crest Elementary School that’s helping students with reading, writing, arithmetic and responsibility.
Thousands line Bayshore Boulevard for 2023 Children's Gasparilla Parade
Pint-sized pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday. Tampa officials say more than a quarter-million spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Children's Gasparilla Parade and the Pirate Fest this season.
Pint-sized pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday. Tampa officials say more than a quarter-million spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Children's Gasparilla Parade and the Pirate Fest this season.
Teen killed in training accident at Tamp Bay Downs
The Tampa Bay Downs is mourning the loss of an exercise rider who was killed Saturday morning.
The Tampa Bay Downs is mourning the loss of an exercise rider who was killed Saturday morning.
Accused Bay Area serial kidnapper may have victimized additional people
Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are searching for additional people who may have been victimized by an accused serial kidnapper.
Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are searching for additional people who may have been victimized by an accused serial kidnapper.
50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade inspires weekend of protests across Florida
This weekend kicked off marches and rallies across the country for supporters on both sides of women’s reproductive rights debate as Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. After the ruling was overturned in the summer of 2022, the issue was sent back to the states by the U.S. Supreme Court, but some states have either strengthened rights or put in place partial or total bans.
This weekend kicked off marches and rallies across the country for supporters on both sides of women’s reproductive rights debate as Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. After the ruling was overturned in the summer of 2022, the issue was sent back to the states by the U.S. Supreme Court, but some states have either strengthened rights or put in place partial or total bans.
'I have to get to your house within 8 minutes': New fire station opens in busy Brandon area
Brandon is one of the largest unincorporated communities and one of the fastest growing areas in Hillsborough County.
Brandon is one of the largest unincorporated communities and one of the fastest growing areas in Hillsborough County.
Steven Lorenzo's letter admitting details of 2003 murders released ahead of sentencing
After 20 years of legal wrangling, Steven Lorenzo has pleaded guilty to luring, torturing and killing two men in Tampa. Last year, he asked a judge to give him the death penalty. Now, Lorenzo's 147-page handwritten letter to the judge has been made public.
After 20 years of legal wrangling, Steven Lorenzo has pleaded guilty to luring, torturing and killing two men in Tampa. Last year, he asked a judge to give him the death penalty. Now, Lorenzo's 147-page handwritten letter to the judge has been made public.