40 years of CENTCOM: How MacDill's Central Command helped put Tampa on the map

Some say The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa is the most important military command outside the Pentagon. The joint military command was established on January 1, 1983 – making this month its 40th anniversary. 

Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'

The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.

Mourners pay final respects to Pope Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican

Tens of thousands of the faithful spent hours in line to pay their final respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican this week.

Heavy fog forces incoming cruise ships to wait 9 hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay

Fog has dampened vacations for thousands in the Tampa Bay area. The heavy fog Monday morning forced incoming cruise ships to wait for nine hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay. 

WWE superstar John Cena meets young fans with health battles

WWE superstar John Cena returned to the ring last week for Friday Night Smackdown at Amalie Arena in Tampa — his only match of 2022. But before he got warmed up, Cena spent some quiet time with a few of his youngest fans, each wrestling difficult health battles. A chance to meet their hero is not only a dream come true, but a wish granted.

Thief steals Apollo Beach dance studio's trailer filled with $10,000 worth of recital equipment, owner says

It's a tough start to 2023 for a Hillsborough County dance studio for children. The owners said thieves took off with their trailer, which was filled with dance and recital equipment.

Etching artist to bring colorful Florida birds to Tampa Bay History Center exhibit

Brilliant images of some of the birds that help make Florida such a colorful place were created using a centuries-old process. They will soon be at the center of a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center. 

Tampa Bay Bucs' Blaine Gabbert helps rescue passengers after helicopter crash near Davis Islands

After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.

Hillsborough County parents concerned over structure of upcoming school boundary meetings

A new year might mean new schools for thousands of Hillsborough County students. As the district prepares to hold in-person meetings this month to allow people to share their opinion about proposed boundary changes, many are saying the structure of the gatherings won't allow them to get all the answers they're looking for.

Bay Area Catholics reflect on the life, legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

Catholic churches across the Bay Area are mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who died Saturday at the age of 95. He was most well-known for being the first Pope to step down in 600 years when he retired in February 2013 due to health reasons.

Troopers searching for truck involved in fatal Hillsborough County crash

A Riverview man lost his life Friday afternoon after crashing into a truck that drove off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Tampa named best place to live in Florida by Forbes

There are plenty of reasons to call Florida home — but when it comes to the best place to live in the Sunshine State, Tampa has just been named #1 by Forbes.