Bay Area Argentinians celebrate World Cup victory

Argentinians in the Bay Area could hardly contain their excitement when soccer icon Lionel Messi led team Argentina to victory over France in the World Cup with penalty kicks. 

‘Badges and Books’ program bridges community gap with literacy

It’s been said that a book can take a child’s mind anywhere in the world and that’s one of the goals of a new partnership between the Tampa Police Department and an East Tampa Youth Center.

Woman caught on camera stealing packages, TPD reports package thefts up 35%

Package thefts are a growing problem during the holidays. Police said Tampa is seeing a 35% increase in package thefts in 2022 compared to this time last year.

HCSO: Tampa man accused of killing newborn baby

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a one-month-old baby was killed at the hands of a relative during ‘an unspeakable act’ of child abuse.

Gaither soccer player fights for right to play senior season

Rodriguez may be deaf, but the Cowboys soccer player has never let that stop him from playing the game he loves. It's a game that was almost taken away from him through no fault of his own, though.

Tampa Bay area volunteers to place wreaths at Tampa Bay area national cemeteries

A sea of wreaths will cloak local national cemeteries in honor of the veterans buried there. Volunteers will begin placing thousands of wreaths on the gravestone of each veteran who served our country. 

Next Generation Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' returns to Straz Center

The Next Generation Ballet is coming back to the stage with "The Nutcracker" at the Straz Center in Tampa this weekend. 

ZooTampa announces multi-year plan to expand to Hillsborough River

In newly released plans to expand its footprint in Tampa, ZooTampa officials announced a $125 million transformation of its current park that will take two decades to finish. This includes expanding its manatee rescue area and creating a new "realm" while revamping current ones to showcase animals from around the world.

Tampa city council rejects recommendation for Harbour Island hotel

Harbour Island neighbors once again filled Tampa city council chambers fighting to keep a 10-story hotel out of their community. 

Convicted murderer Matthew Terry wants new trial

A Hillsborough County man who was found guilty of first-degree murder wants a new trial because his attorneys lied to him. 

Hillsborough schools superintendent says boundary changes are necessary; measure will save district millions

The goal is to make more efficient use of schools, as the consultant group leading the project found many schools are overcrowded or under capacity. Depending on which scenario is chosen, between 11,000 students and 24,000 could be rezoned into different schools.

Liquor Depot to sell exclusive Jack Daniel's bottle to benefit Alstott's foundation

With the spirits business booming, a Tampa man found a way to give back this holiday season. It's a special hand-picked bottle of some of the world's most famous whiskey with all proceeds going to a familiar local non-profit.

Transportation officials making progress on new Howard Frankland Bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation is closing out 2022 with a lot checked off its to-do list for the Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project in the Tampa Bay area.