MacDill senior airman charged with murder in deadly shooting outside SoHo bar

A senior airman from MacDill Air Force Base has been charged with murder after an argument inside a bar along South Howard Avenue led to a deadly shooting early Friday morning, police said.

Tampa man accused of murdering 14-year-old had prior manslaughter conviction that was overturned

Tampa police said they arrested the man they believe shot and killed a 14-year-old girl. Over a decade ago, the suspect was previously on trial for murder, but his conviction was later overturned.

Teen arrested in connection to East Tampa shooting that injured four, TPD says

A 17-year-old was arrested in connection to an East Tampa shooting that injured four people Wednesday evening. The Tampa Police Department also said they are searching for other suspects who left the scene on East Chelsea Street and Courtland Street. 

Robotic umpires try calling the shots at Bay Area ballparks

Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) technology that may make its way to the Major Leagues by 2024 is being tested in the Bay Area.

5-year-old battling pediatric cancer given new playset at South Tampa Winn Dixie

Haley's playset is one of six planned for the southeast region this summer. They are part of Gwaltney's Building on Hope campaign, which features a $50,000 donation to the Roc Solid Foundation.

Homeowners warn of dangers of TikTok 'door knock' challenge

Homeowners fear a challenge circulating on TikTok has made its way to their neighborhood, and it’s a different take on the ding-dong-ditch.

Police investigate shooting that injured 4 in Tampa

Four adults are recovering at area hospitals after being shot on Wednesday, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Tampa mother reunited with daughter after three years due to COVID restrictions

COVID-19 changed the world and turned many families upside down. That includes Robin Rothman, who was separated from her daughter living in Australia for three years due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Tampa police investigate 'possible homicide' after body was found in vehicle

Officers with the Tampa Police Department said they are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found in a vehicle on North Elmore Avenue and East Adalee Street. 

Power couple of competitive eating lives and trains in Tampa Bay

Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry recently moved to Temple Terrace. They are a well-known competitive eating duo that hold impressive records individually and as a team.

Catholic Charities, Hillsborough County turns Ruskin motel into apartments for low-income residents

Catholic Charities officially opened 13 units to low-income residents with the help of Hillsborough County funding. The nonprofit converted the former Carol Motel in Ruskin on U.S. Highway 41 into an apartment complex, using $500,000 from Catholic Charities and $1.5 million from Hillsborough County.

Fireworks likely sparked two house fires in Tampa Bay area

Two homes in the Tampa Bay area suffered heavy damage after fires broke out on the Fourth of July, and firefighters say fireworks are likely to blame.

'Boom by the Bay' lights up Tampa sky with city's largest fireworks display

It was a Boom by the Bay unlike any other. The City of Tampa's largest fireworks display ever lit up the night sky across Bayshore Boulevard Monday evening in front of a patient, but excited crowd ringing in their Fourth of July in true Tampa Bay fashion. 

Woman jailed for killing her children describes 'extremely painful' ordeal of medication denial in jail

The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.

More than 100 attend Tampa rally for reproductive justice on Independence Day

More than 100 people walked down the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa calling for reproductive justice at the Freedom Rally Abortion Rights march on Monday.