'Part of the puzzle': Tampa City Council approves new steps to help solve housing crisis
Calls for solutions to fix Tampa’s housing crisis inched forward Thursday after the city council approved steps toward a tenants' advocacy office and looking into a landlord ordinance.
Calls for solutions to fix Tampa’s housing crisis inched forward Thursday after the city council approved steps toward a tenants' advocacy office and looking into a landlord ordinance.
Despite past opposition, Straz Center to welcome 31-story downtown tower with open arms
After ten years, officials finally broke ground on a 31-story residential tower in Tampa on Thursday.
After ten years, officials finally broke ground on a 31-story residential tower in Tampa on Thursday.
Tampa police chief, chaplain hold vigil following Texas school mass shooting
A vigil was held Thursday at Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa to remember the Texas shooting victims whose lives were taken too soon.
A vigil was held Thursday at Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa to remember the Texas shooting victims whose lives were taken too soon.
Two years later: How George Floyd's death has changed policing federally, locally
On Wednesday, the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on changes to the way federal law enforcement officers operate, including a national law enforcement database to track officer misconduct, mandating body worn cameras on patrol and banning choke holds and no knock warrants.
On Wednesday, the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on changes to the way federal law enforcement officers operate, including a national law enforcement database to track officer misconduct, mandating body worn cameras on patrol and banning choke holds and no knock warrants.
Alligator waddles across Tampa road, stopping morning traffic
It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.
It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.
'Badge for Baseball' clinic helps youth make connections with local law enforcement
Officers with the Tampa Police Department are coming together for a special "Badges for Baseball" clinic in Tampa. The event put on by the Cal Ripkin Sr., Foundation pairs law enforcement personnel with underserved youth and uses team sports like baseball to teach them valuable life skills.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department are coming together for a special "Badges for Baseball" clinic in Tampa. The event put on by the Cal Ripkin Sr., Foundation pairs law enforcement personnel with underserved youth and uses team sports like baseball to teach them valuable life skills.
Cameron Herrin’s attorney evaluating options after judge upholds sentence in Bayshore street racing deaths
Cameron Herrin, a man convicted of hitting and killing a mother and her baby while street racing on Bayshore Boulevard when he was a teen, wants his sentence reduced.
Cameron Herrin, a man convicted of hitting and killing a mother and her baby while street racing on Bayshore Boulevard when he was a teen, wants his sentence reduced.
Rays' Kevin Kiermaier saves the University of Tampa's baseball season
The University of Tampa baseball team has reached the NCAA tournament for 20 straight years. UT is hosting a super regional this weekend against Rollins College with a trip to the Division II World Series at stake.
The University of Tampa baseball team has reached the NCAA tournament for 20 straight years. UT is hosting a super regional this weekend against Rollins College with a trip to the Division II World Series at stake.
Walmart drone delivery coming to Tampa in latest expansion
Walmart announced plans to expand its drone delivery service across six states to include 34 sites by the end of the year -- and that includes Florida.
Walmart announced plans to expand its drone delivery service across six states to include 34 sites by the end of the year -- and that includes Florida.
Tampa community leaders discuss how to help those facing homelessness
More housing, more resources and working together are three things community leaders said can help solve homelessness in Tampa during a city-led forum Tuesday night.
More housing, more resources and working together are three things community leaders said can help solve homelessness in Tampa during a city-led forum Tuesday night.
State Representative from Tampa chosen to lead Florida House Democrats
State Representative Fentrice Driskell of Tampa has been chosen to lead Florida House Democrats both in the legislative chamber and at the ballot box. Her party holds 42 seats, compared to the Republicans 76.
State Representative Fentrice Driskell of Tampa has been chosen to lead Florida House Democrats both in the legislative chamber and at the ballot box. Her party holds 42 seats, compared to the Republicans 76.
Three local counties see high levels of COVID-19 spread, experts say
Parts of the Tampa Bay area are now showing high levels of COVID-19 spread, a leading expert at USF Health said Tuesday.
Parts of the Tampa Bay area are now showing high levels of COVID-19 spread, a leading expert at USF Health said Tuesday.
Tampa Hope in Ybor City provides solution for people facing homelessness
As Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a forum on homelessness Tuesday, 63-year-old Arthur Shuler finished his dinner at Tampa Hope.
As Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a forum on homelessness Tuesday, 63-year-old Arthur Shuler finished his dinner at Tampa Hope.
Tampa judge denies delay request in trial for woman accused of drowning daughter
A woman accused of intentionally drowning her four-year-old daughter in the Hillsborough River will head to trial nearly four years later.
A woman accused of intentionally drowning her four-year-old daughter in the Hillsborough River will head to trial nearly four years later.
Tampa Military wife writes children's book series to help families cope with stressful lifestyle
A Military wife and author living in Tampa wrote a series of children's books that helps Military families cope with their sometimes stressful lifestyles.
A Military wife and author living in Tampa wrote a series of children's books that helps Military families cope with their sometimes stressful lifestyles.
Pro-wrestler Chris Jericho tweets video allegedly showing niece being beaten up by Hillsborough student
Pro-Wrestler Chris Jericho tweeted out a disturbing video on social media of his niece getting beaten up, and he said Monday he wants to use his platform to call out bullying in schools.
Pro-Wrestler Chris Jericho tweeted out a disturbing video on social media of his niece getting beaten up, and he said Monday he wants to use his platform to call out bullying in schools.
Lennard High School student walks at graduation after suffering stroke more than a year ago
A Lennard High School senior's walk across the stage at graduation has been months in the making. Hailey Highsmith suffered a stroke a little over a year ago, losing her ability to walk and talk, but that didn't stop her.
A Lennard High School senior's walk across the stage at graduation has been months in the making. Hailey Highsmith suffered a stroke a little over a year ago, losing her ability to walk and talk, but that didn't stop her.
Family always came first during Kelly Ring's 37-year news career
For people lucky enough to know Kelly Ring, they know she is – above all – a mom.
For people lucky enough to know Kelly Ring, they know she is – above all – a mom.
Deputies shoot wanted man they found locked inside shed in Dover, sheriff says
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says deputies were forced to fire at a man who was given multiple opportunities to give himself up.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says deputies were forced to fire at a man who was given multiple opportunities to give himself up.
Florida National Guard conducting multiagency preparedness exercise
For the last few days, the Florida National Guard has been conducting a multi-agency training exercise throughout Tampa Bay. Sunday, they focused their efforts on Channelside where they tested their ability to detect and identify threats from pharmaceutical-based agents.
For the last few days, the Florida National Guard has been conducting a multi-agency training exercise throughout Tampa Bay. Sunday, they focused their efforts on Channelside where they tested their ability to detect and identify threats from pharmaceutical-based agents.