Tampa father accused of shooting his children, killing 1, granted $2.5M bond
A Tampa father accused of shooting his two children, killing his 5-year-old and critically injuring his 8-year-old, has been granted bond in the amount of $2.5 million.
A Tampa father accused of shooting his two children, killing his 5-year-old and critically injuring his 8-year-old, has been granted bond in the amount of $2.5 million.
DeSantis criticized by dozens of former judges, prosecutors, police chiefs over Andrew Warren's suspension
Dozens of former police chiefs, prosecutors and judges, including three retired Florida Supreme Court justices, are criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis for his decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren — and warning that allowing the suspension to stand would undermine the justice system.
Dozens of former police chiefs, prosecutors and judges, including three retired Florida Supreme Court justices, are criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis for his decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren — and warning that allowing the suspension to stand would undermine the justice system.
CDC approves new COVID-19 boosters to target omicron variant
The CDC has approved new booster shots targeting the omicron variant of COVID-19.
The CDC has approved new booster shots targeting the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Woman who survived brain-eating amoeba offers hope to family of teen battling same parasite
A Tampa woman wants to provide hope to the family of a teenager battling a brain-eating amoeba by sharing her story of survival nearly 30 years after she fought off the same type of parasite.
A Tampa woman wants to provide hope to the family of a teenager battling a brain-eating amoeba by sharing her story of survival nearly 30 years after she fought off the same type of parasite.
Tampa becomes cybersecurity hotspot, bringing in higher paying jobs
In 2021, Forbes ranked Tampa the No. 1 emerging tech city in the country. It's an industry that's expanded rapidly. Tech now rivals the finance sector as the city's top industry, according to Tampa Bay's Economic Development Council (TBEDC).
In 2021, Forbes ranked Tampa the No. 1 emerging tech city in the country. It's an industry that's expanded rapidly. Tech now rivals the finance sector as the city's top industry, according to Tampa Bay's Economic Development Council (TBEDC).
Seeds of Faith Community Garden helps provide fresh produce for families in need
The prices for food have gone up dramatically, causing many families across the Bay Area to struggle. A community garden in Brandon is aimed at providing fresh produce for families in need.
The prices for food have gone up dramatically, causing many families across the Bay Area to struggle. A community garden in Brandon is aimed at providing fresh produce for families in need.
3 Americans are back in the United States after hiding from the Taliban for more than a year
For more than a year they feared for their lives hiding from the Taliban but now three American residents are back on U.S. soil after a Tampa-based non-profit helped to rescue them.
For more than a year they feared for their lives hiding from the Taliban but now three American residents are back on U.S. soil after a Tampa-based non-profit helped to rescue them.
Valrico family fighting for dream home — allegedly owned by a 'Mr. Lucky' — after falling for rental scam
The Gonzalez family thought they found the perfect house in Valrico to rent for their family of six while scrolling through Facebook marketplace -- owned by a man named, Mr. Lucky. It turned out to be a scam and now they are being told to move out.
The Gonzalez family thought they found the perfect house in Valrico to rent for their family of six while scrolling through Facebook marketplace -- owned by a man named, Mr. Lucky. It turned out to be a scam and now they are being told to move out.
Hillsborough High student accused of bringing loaded gun on campus, Tampa police say
A Hillsborough High School student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun on campus Wednesday afternoon, Tampa police said.
A Hillsborough High School student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun on campus Wednesday afternoon, Tampa police said.
Pasco deputy arrested for stomping ex-girlfriend's cat to death, Tampa police say
A former Pasco Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested for stomping his ex-girlfriend's cat to death, the Tampa Police Department said.
A former Pasco Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested for stomping his ex-girlfriend's cat to death, the Tampa Police Department said.
Florida drug czar tours Tampa General's care command center aimed at stopping drug addiction
Florida drug czar was at Tampa General Hospital Wednesday in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. While it's a day meant to remember those lost to drug addiction, it's also a call to action.
Florida drug czar was at Tampa General Hospital Wednesday in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. While it's a day meant to remember those lost to drug addiction, it's also a call to action.
Florida boy flown from Tampa to Chicago as fight against rare brain-eating amoeba continues
A 13-year-old Florida boy was flown from Tampa to Chicago to continue his fight against a rare and potentially deadly brain-eating amoeba.
A 13-year-old Florida boy was flown from Tampa to Chicago to continue his fight against a rare and potentially deadly brain-eating amoeba.
Stop signs replace street lights in busy pedestrian area of downtown Tampa
Tampa's mobility department made a major change to the intersection of Zack and Franklin Streets. The stoplight was flipped to red flashing lights and new stop signs went in to create a four-way stop.
Tampa's mobility department made a major change to the intersection of Zack and Franklin Streets. The stoplight was flipped to red flashing lights and new stop signs went in to create a four-way stop.
Hillsborough High bathroom policy aimed at curbing bad behavior causes concern for students, parents
A new bathroom policy at Hillsborough High School in Tampa has sparked a heated debate between parents and school administrators.
A new bathroom policy at Hillsborough High School in Tampa has sparked a heated debate between parents and school administrators.
Large barn in Tampa destroyed in early-morning fire
A large fire destroyed a barn early Wednesday morning in Tampa, firefighters said.
A large fire destroyed a barn early Wednesday morning in Tampa, firefighters said.
Man in wheelchair shoved by bull who escaped pen at Florida State Fairgrounds
A bull got loose from its pen and jumped into the crowd at a rodeo held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa over the weekend. People chanted as a handler on horseback roped it from across the fence to bring it back into the arena.
A bull got loose from its pen and jumped into the crowd at a rodeo held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa over the weekend. People chanted as a handler on horseback roped it from across the fence to bring it back into the arena.
10 years after Republican National Convention in Tampa, Castor remembers the anxiety
From Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair to Mitt Romney taking his party's nomination for president, the 2012 RNC changed Tampa in many ways and now-Mayor Castor remembers every moment, when she was chief of police.
From Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair to Mitt Romney taking his party's nomination for president, the 2012 RNC changed Tampa in many ways and now-Mayor Castor remembers every moment, when she was chief of police.
Second Walmart Health location opens in Tampa Bay area
Walmart just opened its sixth Walmart Health location in Florida on Tuesday. The grocery store on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon is now the second Walmart Health location in the Bay Area.
Walmart just opened its sixth Walmart Health location in Florida on Tuesday. The grocery store on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon is now the second Walmart Health location in the Bay Area.
Afterschool program teaches free visual and performing arts classes across Tampa Bay
Youth across the Tampa Bay area can learn to dance, play the guitar or paint a masterpiece, and it’s all free.
Youth across the Tampa Bay area can learn to dance, play the guitar or paint a masterpiece, and it’s all free.
'Controlling what I can': USF star basketball player still waiting for answers on visa status
Russell Tchewa is a force on the basketball court for the University South Florida's men's basketball team, but he's been stopped in his tracks.
Russell Tchewa is a force on the basketball court for the University South Florida's men's basketball team, but he's been stopped in his tracks.