City of Tampa using traffic solutions platform to push road, lane closure updates to GPS apps quickly

The city of Tampa signed a three-year contract with One.network, a platform that allows officials to send information about road and lane closures to GPS providers, so drivers can better navigate Tampa’s roads. 

Artist painting helmet for South Tampa girl recovering from viral meningitis, severe encephalitis

A South Tampa artist is using her talents to paint a small helmet that will be needed to help protect 5-year-old Laine Nipper’s head as she recovers from viral meningitis and severe encephalitis.

Tampa Bay Bucs, Habitat for Humanity join forces for holiday home build

On Tuesday morning, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough teamed up to help build two homes in Brandon.

Friends of DJ killed during Tampa road rage shooting call for transparent police investigation

Community members and clergymen are calling on the Tampa Police Department to release the name of the person who shot and killed their friend, a well-known DJ, during a road rage incident.

Whether driving or flying, be aware of the holiday travel forecast

As Floridians prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, it is important to know this year's holiday travel forecast. 

Missing Florida kids among 122 rescued during Operation Home for the Holidays

A multi-regional operation involving several federal, state and local agencies led to the rescue of 122 missing or endangered children from Florida and nine other states.  

Teen dead, another hospitalized after ATV collides with truck: TPD

Police say a 14-year-old boy is dead, and a 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after a crash between an ATV and pickup truck in Tampa Sunday night.

Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case

After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.

Road rage victim identified, shooter claims self-defense: TPD

The victim in a deadly road rage shooting has been identified as 41-year-old Dedrick Sykes, according to the Tampa Police Department.

It's the pirate's pick for a burger joint

For a visit to Treasure Island, to experience a Mermaid's Kiss or a Lavender Lagoon, this Tampa restaurant has you covered.The theme is appropriate to the swashbuckling nature of the city, Tampa Burgers & Pirates.

Fire breaks out at Red Roof Inn, no injuries reported: HCFR

A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Red Roof Inn on Horace Ave. in Tampa, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

FHP trying to identify hit-and-run suspect, video of crash released

The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a dark-colored pickup truck after a hit-and-run on Tuesday evening.

Camp Kangaroo brings grief support to children from across Tampa Bay

Camp Kangaroo, a free 2-day bereavement camp, returned to Tampa this weekend to support children and teens who have lost a loved one.