The Newman family legacy of hand-rolled, Cuban-style cigars

For four generations, the Newman family has been keeping the art of cigar making alive and well in the Bay Area. 

Former Hillsborough detective arrested, accused of concealing dozens of unfinished cases before retirement

A former Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office detective is facing charges of misconduct and tampering with evidence after investigators said he tried to conceal dozens of his unfinished cases prior to retirement.

Man pleads guilty for killing drug dealer in botched Valrico robbery

A man accused of shooting and killing a drug dealer during a botched robbery in Valrico agreed to plead guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder.

Bucs rookie wide receiver catches attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie wide receiver caught the attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles on the final day of the team's mandatory mini camp.

Unclaimed $32K Florida lottery ticket sold in Lutz set to expire on Tuesday

Time is running out for a winning lottery ticket sold in Hillsborough County to be claimed. The Fantasy 5 ticket for the December 30, 2021 drawing is worth $32,686.

TPD: 1 arrested after man stomped to death outside Tampa 7-Eleven

A suspect accused of killing a man in his 70s outside a Tampa convenience store early Friday morning has been arrested. 

Tarpons pitcher lives double life as accomplished DJ

Tampa Tarpons pitcher, Chandler Champlain, is also a part-time DJ. Recently Champlain was added to the list of Yankees top 30 prospects in just his first full professional season.

Tampa police investigating murder at 7-Eleven

Tampa police said a man died after he was found unconscious outside a 7-Eleven.

Financial assistance helps qualifying Tampa buyers land their first home

According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020. 

Price spike could follow federal gas tax holiday, experts warn

At the highest levels of the U.S. government, suspending the national $.18-per-gallon tax on gasoline is being considered as a way to give struggling Americans some financial relief. Now economists are crunching the numbers to determine whether suspending the tax would help, hurt, or make no real difference.