Tampa City Council approves 'historic' 18.5% raise for police, fire, blue collar workers
In a unanimous vote Thursday, city council members voted to approve a historic 18.5% raise over the next three years for Tampa police, Tampa Fire Rescue, and other blue collar workers across the city.
In a unanimous vote Thursday, city council members voted to approve a historic 18.5% raise over the next three years for Tampa police, Tampa Fire Rescue, and other blue collar workers across the city.
'This is what we've been fighting for': Advocates applaud TPD victim’s advocate program
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.
Tampa General ranked No. 1 best employer for women by Forbes
Tampa General Hospital was named the No. 1 best employer for women in the nation after 1,500 businesses were evaluated.
Tampa General Hospital was named the No. 1 best employer for women in the nation after 1,500 businesses were evaluated.
What causes a brain freeze? Tampa doctor explains the frigid phenomenon and how to stop it
Everyone’s experienced a brain freeze at some point, especially as the temperatures soar in the summer. But have you ever wondered what causes the sensation?
Everyone’s experienced a brain freeze at some point, especially as the temperatures soar in the summer. But have you ever wondered what causes the sensation?
Busch Gardens summer camp brings kids face-to-face with exciting animals
Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.
Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.
'Pandemic puppies': Pet industry overrun with increase in new owners
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
Hillsborough teachers, staff trained in mental health awareness ahead of new school year
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Tampa woman, Hillsborough High student team up to stock local schools with menstrual products
As students head back to school, a Tampa woman teamed up with a Hillsborough High student to tackle a seldom discussed problem in schools: Access to menstrual products.
As students head back to school, a Tampa woman teamed up with a Hillsborough High student to tackle a seldom discussed problem in schools: Access to menstrual products.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin training camp with newly-signed veterans
Day one of training camp is officially in the books for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's also the first day for new tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Julio Jones.
Day one of training camp is officially in the books for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's also the first day for new tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Julio Jones.
Judge sets ground rules for trial of Tampa man accused of kidnapping estranged wife, plotting murder-suicide
A man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife and plotting to kill her and then himself will represent himself at his upcoming trial and a Tampa judge laid out the rules he is expected to follow in court.
A man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife and plotting to kill her and then himself will represent himself at his upcoming trial and a Tampa judge laid out the rules he is expected to follow in court.
Maximizing PTO: Has remote work changed the travel landscape?
The way working people travel and the costs associated with vacationing have evolved as some try to take full advantage of PTO, or paid time off. For example, it’s now cheaper to fly on a Saturday than a Monday, on average.
The way working people travel and the costs associated with vacationing have evolved as some try to take full advantage of PTO, or paid time off. For example, it’s now cheaper to fly on a Saturday than a Monday, on average.
1 dead following crash at Tampa intersection, police say
Tampa police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.
Tampa set to approve 'historic' 18.5% raise for police, fire, blue collar workers
Currently, first-year police officers make just over $60K. By the third year of the new contract, officers would start at about $72K. The mayor's office says the city is able to fund the raises with a $40-million property tax surplus.
Currently, first-year police officers make just over $60K. By the third year of the new contract, officers would start at about $72K. The mayor's office says the city is able to fund the raises with a $40-million property tax surplus.
Patel Conservatory offers summer camps for kids interested in becoming performers
The Patel Conservatory is teaching skills and providing fun for students during their summer camp programs at the Straz Center.
The Patel Conservatory is teaching skills and providing fun for students during their summer camp programs at the Straz Center.
Hillsborough schools faces staffing crisis ahead of new school year
School district officials in Hillsborough County recruited potential applicants at a job fair on Tuesday. This comes as the school system faces a staffing crisis with the first day of school quickly approaching.
School district officials in Hillsborough County recruited potential applicants at a job fair on Tuesday. This comes as the school system faces a staffing crisis with the first day of school quickly approaching.
Tampa woman pleads guilty to Hyde Park murder; sentenced to 30 years in prison
A Tampa woman will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to luring a stranger into her car in Ybor City four years ago. Prosecutors said she robbed, stabbed and shot him, then drove him to Hyde Park and left him to die. Home surveillance videos showed him banging on doors and begging for help before he succumbed to his injuries.
A Tampa woman will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to luring a stranger into her car in Ybor City four years ago. Prosecutors said she robbed, stabbed and shot him, then drove him to Hyde Park and left him to die. Home surveillance videos showed him banging on doors and begging for help before he succumbed to his injuries.
Lawsuit over Hillsborough congressional candidate's election paperwork moves forward
The underlying lawsuit, filed June 24, contends that Torres did not have qualifying paperwork properly notarized, as required by law. If he is on the ballot and wins the primary, he would be seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.
The underlying lawsuit, filed June 24, contends that Torres did not have qualifying paperwork properly notarized, as required by law. If he is on the ballot and wins the primary, he would be seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.
Hillsborough deputies investigate homicide at Thonotosassa boat ramp
Hillsborough County deputies said a body was found at a Thonotosassa boat ramp.
Hillsborough County deputies said a body was found at a Thonotosassa boat ramp.
Cryptocurrency scam: South Tampa bakery to close after online 'investor' disappears
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
Bay Area influencers use Disability Pride Month to highlight struggles, community accessibility advances
Two Tampa Bay Area women are sharing on social media their experiences of how disabilities and accessibility impact their everyday lives.
Two Tampa Bay Area women are sharing on social media their experiences of how disabilities and accessibility impact their everyday lives.