500 Tampa families receive Thanksgiving meals through Bullard Family Foundation, Metro Ministries
Just days before Thanksgiving, hundreds of Tampa families lined up outside Sligh Middle Magnet — also known as the Thaddeus M. Bullard Academy — for a holiday meal they might not otherwise have.
Suspended middle school student arrested for bringing pepper ball handgun to school: HCSO
A suspended Tomlin Middle School student is facing multiple charges after he brought a weapon to school, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa police share tips to protect your home from crime during holiday travel
Tampa Bay area law enforcement are reminding everyone this holiday season to include home safety in their travel checklist, so criminals don’t move in.
Hillsborough County students experience a night of homelessness to foster empathy and support
Hundreds of high school students spent a night sleeping outside to experience firsthand the challenges faced.
Vigil for DJ killed in road rage shooting draws family and friends in Ybor City
Dedrick Sykes' family and friends gathered at 22nd Street and 5th Avenue to honor his life in the spot where his life was cut short in a road rage shooting.
Two Tampa men indicted for fencing advanced computer parts to China
Two men from Tampa are facing federal charges after they were busted sending sophisticated computer parts to China.
Man accused of shooting and killing well-known Tampa DJ makes first court appearance
The man accused of shooting and killing a well-known DJ in Tampa appeared before a judge via video conference on Friday.
Affordability and access key components for New Tampa Performing Arts Center initiative
The New Tampa Performing Arts Center Affordable Art Initiative hopes to expose more community members to the arts through discounted tickets.
Former detention deputy sent behind bars for 15 years
A former detention deputy was in court on Friday to learn his fate in relation to a deadly crash in 2021.
Arrest made in road rage death of well-known local DJ
Tampa Police have arrested 31-year-old Joel Moreno Cobo, charging him with second-degree murder in the November 14 shooting death of Dedrick Lamar Sykes, known in Tampa’s nightlife as DJ Shy Guy.
Ybor City shows resiliency after two tragic weekends with tree lighting
Ybor City held its 15th annual tree lighting in Centro Ybor on Thursday night. This celebration came in the face of two back-to-back tragedies.
Teens arrested after gun found in backpack during burglary investigation at Plant City High School: HCSO
Two students were arrested after Hillsborough County deputies investigated reports that a loaded gun was stolen in the parking lot at Plant City High School Wednesday.
New ordinance aims to curb reckless biking on Tampa's busy trails
Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.
Bucs give back building homes through Habitat for Humanity
The Buccaneers love playing at home, and Tampa Bay area fans Raul and Dionne Johnson love watching their team at home on their televisions.
Thanksgiving travel at Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Holiday travel is officially underway in Tampa Bay, and both major airports are preparing for busy crowds as Thanksgiving approaches.
Tampa City Council considering ways to regulate bicycles on paths like Riverwalk saying it’s a safety issue
Tampa’s City Council is looking at ways to make city paths safer by regulating bicycles.
'They are just talented people': Beloved 'Ms. Sun City Center' pageant returns after 18 years
The beloved Ms. Sun City Center pageant is back eighteen years later. The community revived the pageant hoping to celebrate the beauty of seniors and their love of volunteering.
Hillsborough school board weighs major construction projects due to Florida's expanded Schools of Hope program
The ongoing controversy over Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program took center stage at this week’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting, where members weighed whether to move forward with major construction projects amid fears that charter operators could seek space inside brand-new campuses.
Brandon school adds library for blind and visually impaired students
Mann Middle School in Brandon unveiled a special library for blind and visually impaired students Wednesday.
Man arrested after chase in stolen F-150, detectives find meth in backpack: HCSO
A man accused of stealing a truck in Plant City is facing several charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives and an aviation unit tracked him down during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon.