Hillsborough County's first man-made lagoon opens in Wimauma

Residents in a Wimauma community can now enjoy the newly opened MetroLagoon. It's the first lagoon community in Hillsborough County, but not the first in Florida.

Harbour Island residents line up to put down hotel proposal

The developer who proposed a 12-story hotel on downtown Tampa's Harbour Island has been denied after Thursday's city council meeting. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers release 2022-23 schedule

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers has released their full preseason and regular season schedule for 2022-2023.

Program helps children of fallen heroes

Children who lose a military parent are finding comfort and support through programs designed to help kids of fallen heroes.  

Pinellas County commissioners to renegotiate Cross Bay Ferry agreement

This week Pinellas County Commissioners voted to go back to the negotiating table for next season because they think they are paying too much for the ferry service.

Humane Society cites housing crisis as donations drop, pet surrenders increase

Leaders at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay are sounding the alarm about an influx of surrendered pets. They say many pet owners report being unable to care for their animals due to losing their apartments as rent prices skyrocket.

Tampa leaders will vote on controversial proposal to build new 14-story hotel on Harbour Island

Residents say they chose to move to Harbour Island because of the quiet residential atmosphere – but they’re afraid life as they know could be completely changed if Tampa City Council votes Thursday to move forward and approve plans for a new 14-story hotel on the island.

Man accused of impersonating Uber driver, attacking woman found not guilty

The man accused of impersonating an Uber driver and trying to rape a woman has been found not guilty after a trial in Tampa. A jury acquitted him on all charges. 

Harbour Island residents push back on 14-story hotel plans

Harbour Island residents are pushing back against plans to build a 14-story hotel on the island. The Tampa City Council is set to vote on the issue at their meeting Thursday, where's it's expected to be a packed house.

HCSO: Suspects behind Tampa Save A Lot robbery may have lengthy, violent criminal histories

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said the suspects behind Sunday's armed robbery of a Tampa Save A Lot are believed to have lengthy and violent criminal histories in neighboring Polk County.

Sheriff: One dead in shooting at Carrollwood home linked to Save A Lot robbery

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said the multi-agency shooting was connected to the Mother's Day robbery at a Save A Lot in Tampa. Tuesday's shooting involved US Marshals Task Force members and no law enforcement officials were injured, investigators confirmed.

'This is home': Woman's mission lends helping hand to veterans facing homelessness

A woman embarked on a mission 14 years ago to help veterans facing homelessness in Tampa. Connie Lindsay's effort to lend a helping hand to veterans turned into Liberty Manor for Veterans.