'I loved him': Cosplay model to spend 20 years behind bars for boyfriend’s murder
A popular Cosplay model convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her boyfriend will be donning an orange jumpsuit instead of fantasy costumes for the next 20 years.
A popular Cosplay model convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her boyfriend will be donning an orange jumpsuit instead of fantasy costumes for the next 20 years.
Video: Tampa drivers stop to help FHP trooper attacked by pedestrian on I-4
When the suspect began punching the FHP trooper on the side of the highway in Tampa Friday morning, several drivers immediately pulled to the side of the road and ran to help the trooper subdue the man and arrest him.
When the suspect began punching the FHP trooper on the side of the highway in Tampa Friday morning, several drivers immediately pulled to the side of the road and ran to help the trooper subdue the man and arrest him.
2 hospitalized after generators left running overnight in Seminole Heights complex, officials say
A man is in critical condition after an outside company that was hired to clean up after a small fire allegedly left two generators running in a mixed-use apartment complex along Florida Avenue in Seminole Heights.
A man is in critical condition after an outside company that was hired to clean up after a small fire allegedly left two generators running in a mixed-use apartment complex along Florida Avenue in Seminole Heights.
USF researchers pivot projects after scammers spoil study
Scammers find a way to dupe people in new ways all the time, and now they’re targeting online research surveys that pay you to participate.
Scammers find a way to dupe people in new ways all the time, and now they’re targeting online research surveys that pay you to participate.
St. Patrick's celebrations return to Tampa as doctors monitor omicron subvariant in Europe
With vaccines readily available and COVID-19 cases on the decline, St. Patrick’s Day looks very different from two years ago.
With vaccines readily available and COVID-19 cases on the decline, St. Patrick’s Day looks very different from two years ago.
‘I just want justice for my baby’: Tampa man sentenced for raping ex-girlfriend’s teen daughter
A convicted sexual predator, who forced his teenage victim to answer his questions in court, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
A convicted sexual predator, who forced his teenage victim to answer his questions in court, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Clean-up on I-75: Produce spills after tractor-trailer carrying vegetables overturns
Crews in Hillsborough had quite a mess to clear out after a semi-truck overturned, spilling boxes of tomatoes and lettuce on the side of the highway.
Crews in Hillsborough had quite a mess to clear out after a semi-truck overturned, spilling boxes of tomatoes and lettuce on the side of the highway.
Tampa initiative aims to eliminate traffic deaths, mayor implores drivers to do their part
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is launching a new initiative to eliminate traffic deaths within the city. It's known as 'Vision Zero' and it comes after the city saw one of its deadliest years on the roads.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is launching a new initiative to eliminate traffic deaths within the city. It's known as 'Vision Zero' and it comes after the city saw one of its deadliest years on the roads.
Classic tile-based game makes comeback as players tout its social, cognitive benefits
The timeless, tile-based game of mah jongg is alive and well at the Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center in Tampa.
The timeless, tile-based game of mah jongg is alive and well at the Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center in Tampa.
Text messages reveal fuel behind Dingfelder’s resignation
The text messages that led to the resignation of councilmember John Dingfelder include a who's-who of Tampa power players including council members, the heads of local organizations, citizen activists and the head of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The text messages that led to the resignation of councilmember John Dingfelder include a who's-who of Tampa power players including council members, the heads of local organizations, citizen activists and the head of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Gator athlete combines passion for strawberries with the javelin
A University of Florida graduate student uses the wide-open spaces of the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma to pursue his academic and athletic passions.
A University of Florida graduate student uses the wide-open spaces of the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma to pursue his academic and athletic passions.
Mother, daughter take plea deals in death of disabled family member
A woman accused of neglecting her disabled husband and watching him die will spend the next five years behind bars.
A woman accused of neglecting her disabled husband and watching him die will spend the next five years behind bars.
Traveling war museum at MacDill Park remembers the fallen
A traveling war memorial currently set up at MacDill Park features 5,000 photographs of fallen military members in hopes of keeping their memory alive.
A traveling war memorial currently set up at MacDill Park features 5,000 photographs of fallen military members in hopes of keeping their memory alive.
Cost comparison: Will an electric vehicle save you money in the long run?
With gas prices hitting a record high in March, people who were thinking about buying a new vehicle are taking a harder look at electric vehicles -- or EVs -- but new electric cars typically cost more than gas-powered, so which is really better, in the long run?
With gas prices hitting a record high in March, people who were thinking about buying a new vehicle are taking a harder look at electric vehicles -- or EVs -- but new electric cars typically cost more than gas-powered, so which is really better, in the long run?
Westchase neighborhood concerned over plan to remove vultures
Residents in a Westchase neighborhood concerned with black vultures are now even more concerned about the plans to remove them.
Residents in a Westchase neighborhood concerned with black vultures are now even more concerned about the plans to remove them.
Tampa City Council embarks on contentious period after resignation
Councilor John Dingfelder resigned his at-large seat in order to comply with a lawsuit settlement over his handling of public records. An opponent of large apartment complexes near MacDill Air Force Base, he has been accused by developers of sending city-related emails from a private account.
Councilor John Dingfelder resigned his at-large seat in order to comply with a lawsuit settlement over his handling of public records. An opponent of large apartment complexes near MacDill Air Force Base, he has been accused by developers of sending city-related emails from a private account.
Tampa's Jackson Suber returns for PGA debut in Valspar Championship
Jackson Suber is among the nation's finest collegiate golfers, and his resume and work ethic make him a natural fit for the PGA event in Palm Harbor.
Jackson Suber is among the nation's finest collegiate golfers, and his resume and work ethic make him a natural fit for the PGA event in Palm Harbor.
'Psychic' convinced Tampa woman to con husband out of $1M, prosecutors say
Lin Halfon spent 13 months in jail for stealing a million dollars from her husband, Tampa businessman Richard Rappaport. Last January she took a plea deal and was deported back to Israel. Now, prosecutors say she was under the spell of a self-proclaimed psychic who now faces a long list of charges.
Lin Halfon spent 13 months in jail for stealing a million dollars from her husband, Tampa businessman Richard Rappaport. Last January she took a plea deal and was deported back to Israel. Now, prosecutors say she was under the spell of a self-proclaimed psychic who now faces a long list of charges.
Hillsborough County ends state of emergency, closing COVID-19 test and vaccine site
Hillsborough County is ending the local state of emergency for the pandemic, which has been in effect for the past two years. The order, which was first issued March 12, 2020, will expire on Thursday.
Hillsborough County is ending the local state of emergency for the pandemic, which has been in effect for the past two years. The order, which was first issued March 12, 2020, will expire on Thursday.
FBI issues ransomware attack warning after Canadian extradited to Tampa for alleged cybercrimes
The latest warning follows the extradition of a 34-year-old Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins from Canada to Tampa. He faces charges related to ransomware attacks using software known as NetWalker, which the DOJ says has been used to target businesses, municipalities, and even law enforcement.
The latest warning follows the extradition of a 34-year-old Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins from Canada to Tampa. He faces charges related to ransomware attacks using software known as NetWalker, which the DOJ says has been used to target businesses, municipalities, and even law enforcement.