Tampa entrepreneur lands role in movie about Jeff Bezos life
From your fingertips to your front door and now into space. It seems there’s nothing Amazon can’t do. But, it wasn’t always so and a new movie is in the works about Jeff Bezos' entrepreneurial journey.
From your fingertips to your front door and now into space. It seems there’s nothing Amazon can’t do. But, it wasn’t always so and a new movie is in the works about Jeff Bezos' entrepreneurial journey.
16-year-old arrested after shooting at Tampa police officers, officials say
Two teenagers have been arrested after one fired a gun at three Tampa officers, police said. The other young suspect had warrants out for his arrest in an unrelated crime.
Two teenagers have been arrested after one fired a gun at three Tampa officers, police said. The other young suspect had warrants out for his arrest in an unrelated crime.
Florida teen creating Oscar buzz following performance in 'Armageddon Time'
Critics are raving about 16-year-old Jaylin Webb's performance in the film "Armageddon Time," landing the Florida teen on the shortlist for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. If he gets the nod, he would make history as the youngest African American male to receive an Oscar nomination.
Critics are raving about 16-year-old Jaylin Webb's performance in the film "Armageddon Time," landing the Florida teen on the shortlist for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. If he gets the nod, he would make history as the youngest African American male to receive an Oscar nomination.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay creates apprenticeship program to address EMT shortage
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by.
Mothers across Tampa Bay tackle fentanyl crisis: 'Somebody is making a ton of money off of killing our kids'
The opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken an even deadlier turn in the last few years as the synthetic version of the drug, fentanyl, becomes more available. Families who lose loved ones to fentanyl overdoes are struggling to face their new reality, but a group of mothers in the Tampa Bay area is working to give their loss purpose.
The opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken an even deadlier turn in the last few years as the synthetic version of the drug, fentanyl, becomes more available. Families who lose loved ones to fentanyl overdoes are struggling to face their new reality, but a group of mothers in the Tampa Bay area is working to give their loss purpose.
Search underway for person who shot at three TPD officers in East Tampa, investigators say
Investigators are searching for a suspect who shot at three officers with the Tampa Police Department Tuesday evening in East Tampa, the agency said.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who shot at three officers with the Tampa Police Department Tuesday evening in East Tampa, the agency said.
Tampa honors man who built city's first cigar factory, Ignacio Haya
One of Tampa’s riverside parks is named for a very important man that many have never heard of. Everyone in the area knows of Ybor City, but Vincente Ybor had an equal in Ignacio Haya, who built Tampa’s first cigar factory in 1895.
One of Tampa’s riverside parks is named for a very important man that many have never heard of. Everyone in the area knows of Ybor City, but Vincente Ybor had an equal in Ignacio Haya, who built Tampa’s first cigar factory in 1895.
Tampa man convicted of beating his wife to death sentenced to 12 years
A Tampa man whose wife died after he beat her unconscious and claimed her resulting death was actually due to long-term kidney failure has been sentenced to 12 years in jail.
A Tampa man whose wife died after he beat her unconscious and claimed her resulting death was actually due to long-term kidney failure has been sentenced to 12 years in jail.
More than 25 cats found abandoned near I-75 in Gibsonton
More than two dozen cats were found abandoned in a bunch of shrubs last week just off Interstate 75 near Gibsonton Road in Hillsborough County.
More than two dozen cats were found abandoned in a bunch of shrubs last week just off Interstate 75 near Gibsonton Road in Hillsborough County.
Dr. King's visit marked period of Civil Rights changes around Tampa Bay
The 1960s marked a time of change in the Civil Rights Movement. Fred Hearns, the curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center, said there are notable chapters that unfolded in Tampa.
The 1960s marked a time of change in the Civil Rights Movement. Fred Hearns, the curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center, said there are notable chapters that unfolded in Tampa.
Keystone, Odessa residents fight back against planned housing development
People are moving to Florida in record numbers. According to the US Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation.
People are moving to Florida in record numbers. According to the US Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation.
Tampa feed store holds weekend auction before closing after more than 60 years in business
Shell's Feed and Garden Center in Tampa has sat just north of the Busch Boulevard and North Nebraska Avenue intersection since 1961. This Saturday, though, everything inside is going up for auction as the store prepares to close its door for good.
Shell's Feed and Garden Center in Tampa has sat just north of the Busch Boulevard and North Nebraska Avenue intersection since 1961. This Saturday, though, everything inside is going up for auction as the store prepares to close its door for good.
Case against Lutz man accused of killing, dismembering woman’s body hits legal roadblock
The case against a Lutz man accused of killing a Pennsylvania woman more than a year ago has hit a legal roadblock.
The case against a Lutz man accused of killing a Pennsylvania woman more than a year ago has hit a legal roadblock.
1 injured in Town 'N Country mobile home fire
Hillsborough County investigators are trying to figure out what led up to a mobile home fire.
Hillsborough County investigators are trying to figure out what led up to a mobile home fire.
Between Tampa and St. Pete, MLK parades will take center stage within both cities
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of one of America's historic civil rights leaders. Celebrations will be taking place across the country and in the Bay Area – including within St. Petersburg. It's one of the longest-running MLK parades in the U.S.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of one of America's historic civil rights leaders. Celebrations will be taking place across the country and in the Bay Area – including within St. Petersburg. It's one of the longest-running MLK parades in the U.S.
Black Heritage Music Festival underway as part of larger event honoring African-American culture
The 23rd annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival kicked off Saturday at Curtis Hixon Park.
The 23rd annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival kicked off Saturday at Curtis Hixon Park.
How long will cold snap last? Bay Area hit by blast of winter weather
Frigid air greeted the Bay Area Sunday morning as residents woke up to temperatures in the 20s and 30s, but the blast of winter weather won’t last long.
Frigid air greeted the Bay Area Sunday morning as residents woke up to temperatures in the 20s and 30s, but the blast of winter weather won’t last long.
Buccaneers Foundation helps veteran's widow fulfill his final wish
During his 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Army veteran Michael Thrasher remained loyal – to his wife and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his hope to get to one more game, but time ran out. But with the help of the Bucs Foundation and dedicated hospice workers, Michelle Thrasher will carry his spirit to this weekend’s game.
During his 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Army veteran Michael Thrasher remained loyal – to his wife and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his hope to get to one more game, but time ran out. But with the help of the Bucs Foundation and dedicated hospice workers, Michelle Thrasher will carry his spirit to this weekend’s game.
Clothes To Kids seeks donations amid increased need for elementary clothing
A non-profit organization that gives new and quality used clothing to children whose families are in need says the demand for its services continues to grow, and it needs the community's help.
A non-profit organization that gives new and quality used clothing to children whose families are in need says the demand for its services continues to grow, and it needs the community's help.
Shelters open, freeze watches in place as temperatures drop across Tampa Bay area
By Friday night and into Saturday morning, thermometers will read in the mid 40s. Windy conditions will continue, as well, which prompted several counties to open cold weather shelters through the weekend.
By Friday night and into Saturday morning, thermometers will read in the mid 40s. Windy conditions will continue, as well, which prompted several counties to open cold weather shelters through the weekend.