'The voice of calm in the storm': What it takes to answer Tampa's more than one million 911 calls each year
Americans make about 240 million 911 calls each year. It could be for something minor like a fender bender, or it could be an urgent, life-or-death situation.
Americans make about 240 million 911 calls each year. It could be for something minor like a fender bender, or it could be an urgent, life-or-death situation.
'It is unbearable': Family searches for tips more than two years after Hillsborough man's disappearance
Family members are again asking the public for tips, which Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said have been few since he was last seen. There are no signs of foul play, but also no signs of where he might be.
Family members are again asking the public for tips, which Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said have been few since he was last seen. There are no signs of foul play, but also no signs of where he might be.
Construction to begin on next infrastructure project in four Tampa neighborhoods, mayor says
In 2019, the Progressive Infrastructure Plan to Ensure Sustainability (PIPES) initiative began pumping $3 billion into projects aimed at fixing water and wastewater systems across the city.
In 2019, the Progressive Infrastructure Plan to Ensure Sustainability (PIPES) initiative began pumping $3 billion into projects aimed at fixing water and wastewater systems across the city.
New Florida law funds pro-fatherhood programs such as Tony Dungy's 'All Pro Dad'
From One Buc Place and with Tony Dungy in attendance, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that will help fund pro-fatherhood organizations like the Hall of Famer's "All Pro Dad" non-profit.
From One Buc Place and with Tony Dungy in attendance, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that will help fund pro-fatherhood organizations like the Hall of Famer's "All Pro Dad" non-profit.
Reversal: Juries in separate trials for accused Seminole Heights killer will hear evidence from each case
There will still be four separate trials for the man accused in a string of shooting deaths that terrified residents in the Tampa neighborhood of Seminole Heights back in the fall of 2017, but an appellate judge has reversed a previous ruling that testimony and evidence from each trial also be kept separate.
There will still be four separate trials for the man accused in a string of shooting deaths that terrified residents in the Tampa neighborhood of Seminole Heights back in the fall of 2017, but an appellate judge has reversed a previous ruling that testimony and evidence from each trial also be kept separate.
Shinobi School in Tampa to host parkour, ninja and cirque-themed camps this summer
The studio, founded by Shinobi Poli, hosts 10 weeks of movement-based summer camps for kids ages 6 and up.
The studio, founded by Shinobi Poli, hosts 10 weeks of movement-based summer camps for kids ages 6 and up.
Tampa leaders go ‘over the edge’ for charity
City of Tampa leaders showed they weren't afraid of heights Saturday morning as they rappelled 17 stories down the side of the Hilton Tampa Downtown to help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.
City of Tampa leaders showed they weren't afraid of heights Saturday morning as they rappelled 17 stories down the side of the Hilton Tampa Downtown to help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.
Tampa chocolate shop selling pink chocolate bunny ahead of Easter
A Tampa chocolatier is gearing up for Easter by creating unique sweet treats.
A Tampa chocolatier is gearing up for Easter by creating unique sweet treats.
FHP: Wrong-way driver crashes into pickup truck on I-275; suspected of DUI
A Tampa woman was likely driving impaired when she drove the wrong way for several miles on a highway and crashed into a pickup truck, troopers say.
A Tampa woman was likely driving impaired when she drove the wrong way for several miles on a highway and crashed into a pickup truck, troopers say.
Tampa Tarpons make history on opening day with first female manager in pro-baseball
Every opening day is special, but this year is historic for Major League Baseball, but Friday, for the first time, a woman will be at the helm of a Major League Baseball-affiliated team.
Every opening day is special, but this year is historic for Major League Baseball, but Friday, for the first time, a woman will be at the helm of a Major League Baseball-affiliated team.
Man accused of murder asks Tampa judge to lower bond while waiting for trial
A man accused of murder was in a Tampa courtroom wanting one thing – to get out of jail, asking for his bond to be lowered. But, A Tampa judge decided to keep his bond where it is.
A man accused of murder was in a Tampa courtroom wanting one thing – to get out of jail, asking for his bond to be lowered. But, A Tampa judge decided to keep his bond where it is.
Hillsborough deputies search for 'brazen' suspects pickpocketing victims between Brandon and Sarasota
Deputies in Hillsborough County are searching for a trio of pickpocketing suspects, who, they say, are becoming more brazen as they steal from people across the Bay Area.
Deputies in Hillsborough County are searching for a trio of pickpocketing suspects, who, they say, are becoming more brazen as they steal from people across the Bay Area.
Fatal crash on I-75 in Sun City Center snarls morning rush hour
One person is dead following a crash in Sun City Center.
One person is dead following a crash in Sun City Center.
Brandon mom of transgender child among those filing lawsuit to overturn new 'Parental Rights in Education' law
The mother of an 11-year-old elementary school transgender student in Hillsborough County is among the 13 plaintiffs suing the state to try to overturn the Parental Rights in Education law.
The mother of an 11-year-old elementary school transgender student in Hillsborough County is among the 13 plaintiffs suing the state to try to overturn the Parental Rights in Education law.
Courtney Campbell Causeway reopens following motorcycle crash
An overnight crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle closed the Courtney Campbell Causeway, but reopened before the morning rush hour.
An overnight crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle closed the Courtney Campbell Causeway, but reopened before the morning rush hour.
Former teacher, football coach rearrested on lewd, lascivious charges after 2nd student comes forward
A former teacher and football coach who was recently arrested for inappropriately touching a child has been re-arrested for allegedly molesting another student at a different school.
A former teacher and football coach who was recently arrested for inappropriately touching a child has been re-arrested for allegedly molesting another student at a different school.
Antonio Tarver Jr. looks to make his name known with guidance from famous father
Antonio Tarver is returning to the ring for a "Fight Night in Tampa" Saturday night at Caltas Gym in Tampa, but the five-time light heavy-weight world champ isn't coming out of retirement to fight, instead, he's back in the game to help his son.
Antonio Tarver is returning to the ring for a "Fight Night in Tampa" Saturday night at Caltas Gym in Tampa, but the five-time light heavy-weight world champ isn't coming out of retirement to fight, instead, he's back in the game to help his son.
How to help families through ‘March for Babies’ walks
Help save lives of premature babies and prevent birth defects by participating in a March of Dimes ‘March for Babies’ walk.
Help save lives of premature babies and prevent birth defects by participating in a March of Dimes ‘March for Babies’ walk.
Hillsborough detectives: Man arrested for sexually battering woman during massage; more victims possible
Hillsborough detectives say a Ruskin man, claiming to be a masseuse, is facing sex battery charges after taking advantage of at least one of his female clients. They say they are searching for more potential victims.
Hillsborough detectives say a Ruskin man, claiming to be a masseuse, is facing sex battery charges after taking advantage of at least one of his female clients. They say they are searching for more potential victims.
'We're giving this our best shot': St. Pete still in the game for Rays future, mayor says
As the team gets to work on securing another American League Championship, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch said he's hard at work trying to secure a major league win for the city.
As the team gets to work on securing another American League Championship, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch said he's hard at work trying to secure a major league win for the city.