Tampa airport's flamingo naming contest down to final 3 names: here's how to vote
The giant flamingo that greets travelers at Tampa International Airport will soon have a name of its own — and it's up to the public to decide what that name will be.
The giant flamingo that greets travelers at Tampa International Airport will soon have a name of its own — and it's up to the public to decide what that name will be.
Police: Temple Terrace victim survives gunshot wound to chest; suspect arrested
A shooting suspect turned himself in after Temple Terrace police identified him as the person who pulled the trigger and shot another man in the chest, officials said.
A shooting suspect turned himself in after Temple Terrace police identified him as the person who pulled the trigger and shot another man in the chest, officials said.
Tampa officials investigating cause of duplex fire
Tampa firefighters extinguished flames at a duplex early Friday morning. Now, investigators are trying to determine the cause of it.
Tampa firefighters extinguished flames at a duplex early Friday morning. Now, investigators are trying to determine the cause of it.
Tampa police prep for busy New Year's weekend, football, hockey games
In two nights, we'll be getting ready to bid farewell to 2022 and welcome in a new year making it an extra-busy weekend around Tampa.
In two nights, we'll be getting ready to bid farewell to 2022 and welcome in a new year making it an extra-busy weekend around Tampa.
'Luggage Angel' helps dozens of Tampa International Airport travelers find their bags
A woman has been dubbed "The Luggage Angel" after she helped dozens of travelers find their bags at Tampa International Airport.
A woman has been dubbed "The Luggage Angel" after she helped dozens of travelers find their bags at Tampa International Airport.
TPD: 4 escape injury after helicopter crashes into water off Davis Islands
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a helicopter with four people on board crashed off Davis Islands Thursday afternoon.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a helicopter with four people on board crashed off Davis Islands Thursday afternoon.
How to recycle your Christmas tree in Tampa
Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.
Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.
Bay Area woman builds business out of being ‘second mom’ to college students
For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.
For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.
Mother of 4 dies two days after being found injured on side of I-275 in Tampa
Troopers are asking for the public's help to figure out what led to the death of a 29-year-old mother from Dover, who was found seriously injured on the side of I-275 in Tampa on Christmas morning. She died two days later, leaving behind her four young children.
Troopers are asking for the public's help to figure out what led to the death of a 29-year-old mother from Dover, who was found seriously injured on the side of I-275 in Tampa on Christmas morning. She died two days later, leaving behind her four young children.
Woman arrested in Florida Panhandle after stealing Hillsborough County inspector's truck, deputies say
Deputies say when a woman carjacked a Hillsborough County inspector, he ended up getting thrown from the truck as she sped away, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. She fled to the Panhandle, where she led FHP troopers on a brief chase before they captured her hours later, according to investigators.
Deputies say when a woman carjacked a Hillsborough County inspector, he ended up getting thrown from the truck as she sped away, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. She fled to the Panhandle, where she led FHP troopers on a brief chase before they captured her hours later, according to investigators.
FHP searching for driver, passenger who fled scene of fiery crash that closed I-275 Wednesday night
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Autism screening company expands to Florida in bid to shorten wait times
A company that provides virtual autism screening and claims to diagnose children in a matter of weeks instead of months or even years is now treating children in Florida making it easier for children to get necessary intervention.
A company that provides virtual autism screening and claims to diagnose children in a matter of weeks instead of months or even years is now treating children in Florida making it easier for children to get necessary intervention.
Plant High wrestling coach brings in unique experience after Army Special Forces career
Plant High School's wrestling coach has special experience that took him to dangerous places, but that experience also taught him a lot about building a team.
Plant High School's wrestling coach has special experience that took him to dangerous places, but that experience also taught him a lot about building a team.
HCSO deputy resigns after DUI arrest
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who was on unpaid administrative leave amid an internal affairs investigation, has quit his job following an unrelated DUI arrest Tuesday night.
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who was on unpaid administrative leave amid an internal affairs investigation, has quit his job following an unrelated DUI arrest Tuesday night.
Hillsborough County deputies say missing 11-year-old girl found safe
Hillsborough County deputies were searching for a missing 11-year-old girl – but they say she has since been found.
Hillsborough County deputies were searching for a missing 11-year-old girl – but they say she has since been found.
Tampa police officer fired after being caught on video dragging woman at Orient Road Jail, officials say
An officer with the Tampa Police Department was fired after he was seen on body camera and surveillance video dragging a woman during a jail booking, officials said.
An officer with the Tampa Police Department was fired after he was seen on body camera and surveillance video dragging a woman during a jail booking, officials said.
Tampa ranks 2nd in US for highest home price increases since last year
Tampa ranked second behind Miami for US metropolitan areas that saw the highest home price increases year-over-year, according to new data from Standard & Poor. The data from October 2021 to October 2022 showed home prices in Tampa went up by 20.5%.
Tampa ranked second behind Miami for US metropolitan areas that saw the highest home price increases year-over-year, according to new data from Standard & Poor. The data from October 2021 to October 2022 showed home prices in Tampa went up by 20.5%.
After thousands of cancelations, how can Southwest Airlines regain trust?
The recent weather system impacted air travel in nearly every part of the country, and many airlines are trying to dig out from an avalanche of cancelations and delays – especially Southwest Airlines.
The recent weather system impacted air travel in nearly every part of the country, and many airlines are trying to dig out from an avalanche of cancelations and delays – especially Southwest Airlines.
WonderWaffel sees local success with unique take on a breakfast staple
When Marina Marrer and her husband moved to Tampa, they were hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream. They wanted to open a small restaurant, but the biggest challenge they faced was their timing.
When Marina Marrer and her husband moved to Tampa, they were hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream. They wanted to open a small restaurant, but the biggest challenge they faced was their timing.
West Tampa cigar factory hopes to ring in 2023 with restored clock
The large clock faces at a West Tampa cigar factory span more than 100 years of time. Decades ago, West Tampa cigar workers looked up to the clock to ring in the new year, and the owners are now hoping to do the same for 2023.
The large clock faces at a West Tampa cigar factory span more than 100 years of time. Decades ago, West Tampa cigar workers looked up to the clock to ring in the new year, and the owners are now hoping to do the same for 2023.