Tampa road rage ends with one person dead

Tampa police are investigating a deadly case of road rage Friday evening.

UF plant pathologists study nearly 30 species of palm trees to analyze their risk for trunk rot

Plant pathologists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied nearly 30 palm species to analyze their risk for Thielaviopsis trunk rot.

Tampa felon driving with suspended license arrested, numerous drugs found in vehicle: HCSO

A traffic stop for a suspended license led Hillsborough County deputies to discover large amounts of drugs in the vehicle of a 13-time convicted felon, the sheriff’s office said.

Strawberry Festival announces 2026 concert lineup

The Strawberry Festival has just announced its 2026 concert lineup, which includes Alabama, Riley Green and Dierks Bently.

Tampa City Council discusses safety solutions after deadly bar crash killed four, injured thirteen

Less than a week after a deadly crash into a bar killed four people and injured thirteen others, the city of Tampa is discussing ways to make Ybor City safer for pedestrians and businesses. 

Man found not guilty in 2024 North Tampa homicide

A Tampa man who was accused of shooting and killing a rival last year was found not guilty on Thursday evening.

Food giveaway seen as a helping hand for those missing SNAP benefits

Hundreds of families waited hours outside the Lee Davis Community Center in Tampa, some arriving before sunrise Friday, all waiting for the same thing: help to put food on the table.

Deadly Ybor crash: Suspect accused of killing 4 to remain behind bars until trial

Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.

Family of four displaced after Tampa home fire, dog dies: First responders

A family of four is displaced Wednesday evening after their home caught fire in the 5800 block of West Euclid Avenue in Tampa, first responders said. 

Plans for USF's giant 'Fletcher District' move forward

This week the Florida Board of Governors approved a major expansion at USF, called ‘The Fletcher District’. 

New charges filed against man accused in deadly Ybor City crash that killed 4

The Florida Highway Patrol has filed six additional charges against Silas Sampson, the man accused of ramming his vehicle into a Ybor City crowd, killing four people over the weekend. 

Bicyclist hit and killed by semi-truck while crossing US 41: FHP

A 49-year-old bicyclist is dead after troopers say he was hit by a semi-truck while trying to cross U.S. Highway 41 in Hillsborough County Tuesday evening.

Tampa Bay: A haven for veterans to thrive in the community

More than 220,000 veterans call the Tampa Bay region home, and this has a lot to do with the employment opportunities, resources and support that veterans receive here.