Tampa officials advance measure that could help low-income renters
Tampa City Council took a step this week toward passing a Tenants Bill of Rights, which would give renters protections they didn't previously have.
Tampa City Council took a step this week toward passing a Tenants Bill of Rights, which would give renters protections they didn't previously have.
Price of strawberry shortcake may leave sour taste in the mouths of dessert-lovers
Starting on March 3, crowds of aficionados will be trekking off to the Florida Strawberry Festival for shortcake, fun and entertainment. But this year, the shortcake will probably cost more than last year.
Starting on March 3, crowds of aficionados will be trekking off to the Florida Strawberry Festival for shortcake, fun and entertainment. But this year, the shortcake will probably cost more than last year.
Kennedy Boulevard makeover: LED lights, wider sidewalks, extended turn lanes coming to major Tampa roadway
The Kennedy Boulevard makeover will make safety enhancements and pedestrian improvements to a nearly two-mile stretch. The project is set to finish in early 2023.
The Kennedy Boulevard makeover will make safety enhancements and pedestrian improvements to a nearly two-mile stretch. The project is set to finish in early 2023.
Car of Tampa woman missing since 2019 discovered in Alabama woods
Officials say no foul play is suspected after a hunter found the vehicle of a Tampa woman who went missing back in 2019. Human remains were also discovered, but had not been positively identified.
Officials say no foul play is suspected after a hunter found the vehicle of a Tampa woman who went missing back in 2019. Human remains were also discovered, but had not been positively identified.
First lady Jill Biden visiting Moffitt Cancer Center to highlight ‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative
First lady Jill Biden was in Tampa Friday afternoon to tour Moffitt Cancer Center. The visit was part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot, the mission to reduce deaths from cancer by 50-percent over the next 25 years.
First lady Jill Biden was in Tampa Friday afternoon to tour Moffitt Cancer Center. The visit was part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot, the mission to reduce deaths from cancer by 50-percent over the next 25 years.
Florida Aquarium gets six new African penguins after 7 died last year
This summer would mark one year since seven African penguins were found dead at the Florida Aquarium, and the initial necropsy was inconclusive. Now, the downtown Tampa aquarium announced six will take their place.
This summer would mark one year since seven African penguins were found dead at the Florida Aquarium, and the initial necropsy was inconclusive. Now, the downtown Tampa aquarium announced six will take their place.
$4.9 million federal grant will expand Cross Bay ferry capacity, schedule
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
Tampa City Council considers repealing recently passed noise ordinance
The Tampa City Council took a step toward repealing the city's noise ordinance that has only been on the books for about four weeks.
The Tampa City Council took a step toward repealing the city's noise ordinance that has only been on the books for about four weeks.
Woman holds wake for great-great-grandmother buried in long-lost cemetery
The grounds on which Jeraldine Williams walks are as hallowed as the words she wrote for the woman buried beneath them.
The grounds on which Jeraldine Williams walks are as hallowed as the words she wrote for the woman buried beneath them.
Tampa Theater gets ready to expand for first time in nearly 100 years
The Tampa Theater has been projecting movies on Franklin Street since 1926 and it’s getting ready to expand with a 40-seat theater that will be a perfect cinematic experience with perfect sightlines and perfect sound.
The Tampa Theater has been projecting movies on Franklin Street since 1926 and it’s getting ready to expand with a 40-seat theater that will be a perfect cinematic experience with perfect sightlines and perfect sound.
Mother, boyfriend charged with kidnapping 4-year-old Tampa boy at center of Amber Alert
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
MacDill AFB train for worst-case scenarios ahead of AirFest 2022
It's been four years since MacDill Air Force Base has hosted an AirFest, but before next month's event, there is still plenty of practice, training, and safety checks that need to take place.
It's been four years since MacDill Air Force Base has hosted an AirFest, but before next month's event, there is still plenty of practice, training, and safety checks that need to take place.
FHP: Attempted carjacking suspect arrested after failing twice to steal vehicle, tractor-trailer on I-75
On I-75, a Pasco County man attempted to steal a car from a Cape Coral woman by jumping on the hood, but another driver distracted him, troopers said. Moments later, he attempted to steal a semi-truck but couldn't put it in gear. That's when deputies arrived.
On I-75, a Pasco County man attempted to steal a car from a Cape Coral woman by jumping on the hood, but another driver distracted him, troopers said. Moments later, he attempted to steal a semi-truck but couldn't put it in gear. That's when deputies arrived.
'Horse playing' led to 7-year-old falling from Florida State Fair ride, officials say
Florida investigators say a 7-year-old girl was “horse playing” with her two cousins while on a gondola-style ride at the state fair when she fell out and had minor injuries over the weekend.
Florida investigators say a 7-year-old girl was “horse playing” with her two cousins while on a gondola-style ride at the state fair when she fell out and had minor injuries over the weekend.
FDLE: 4-year-old boy from West Tampa area found safe in north Florida; charges could be filed
A Florida Amber Alert was issued for a 4-year-old boy who investigators say was kidnapped in the West Tampa area, but he has since been found safe.
A Florida Amber Alert was issued for a 4-year-old boy who investigators say was kidnapped in the West Tampa area, but he has since been found safe.
Hillsborough school bus drivers could get a pay raise, which would be second-highest rate in Bay Area
Hillsborough County school bus drivers could soon get a pay raise, Superintendent Addison Davis announced Wednesday.
Hillsborough County school bus drivers could soon get a pay raise, Superintendent Addison Davis announced Wednesday.
As more erased cemeteries are discovered, lawmakers move to preserve and honor history
Hillsborough County commissioners learned of 45 new unmarked graves and burial sites on county property Wednesday, just as the state legislature considered a bill that would find and save those sites across Florida.
Hillsborough County commissioners learned of 45 new unmarked graves and burial sites on county property Wednesday, just as the state legislature considered a bill that would find and save those sites across Florida.
Electric car infrastructure needs rapid charge to keep up with demand, but who pays the bill?
Florida ranks second in the nation for the amount of electric vehicles on state roadways. The EV industry is projected to see massive growth, and a battle is brewing in the Sunshine State over who should control the charging infrastructure.
Florida ranks second in the nation for the amount of electric vehicles on state roadways. The EV industry is projected to see massive growth, and a battle is brewing in the Sunshine State over who should control the charging infrastructure.
Barndominums increase in popularity as Florida housing prices rise
A growing number of home buyers are seeking out barndominiums, a non-traditional home made of steel that’s part barn, part workspace and part living quarters that costs about $200,000.
A growing number of home buyers are seeking out barndominiums, a non-traditional home made of steel that’s part barn, part workspace and part living quarters that costs about $200,000.
Tampa rescue group prepared to evacuate Americans from Ukraine
As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, a group of volunteers from Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based rescue group pray for a peaceful outcome but are prepared for a worst-case scenario.
As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, a group of volunteers from Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based rescue group pray for a peaceful outcome but are prepared for a worst-case scenario.