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.
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.
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.
Proposed Ybor City site may no longer work for Tampa Bay Rays stadium: report
The latest proposal for the Tampa Bay Rays to relocate to a Ybor City location may be in jeopardy.
The latest proposal for the Tampa Bay Rays to relocate to a Ybor City location may be in jeopardy.
Double hit-and-run: Pedestrian dies on roadway after being hit by 2 vehicles in Temple Terrace, deputies say
Deputies think drivers of two different vehicles hit a pedestrian and then took off early Monday morning in Temple Terrace.
Deputies think drivers of two different vehicles hit a pedestrian and then took off early Monday morning in Temple Terrace.
Residents report noise issues as Tampa City Council weighs potential changes to noise ordinance
The City of Tampa held its second community listening session Monday to gather input on potential changes to the city’s noise ordinance.
The City of Tampa held its second community listening session Monday to gather input on potential changes to the city’s noise ordinance.
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.
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.
Making Tampa Bay more resilient to sea level rise and flooding: New study takes deeper dive
A new report is revealing more about the unique challenges the Tampa Bay region faces against the threat of sea level rise and storm surge.
A new report is revealing more about the unique challenges the Tampa Bay region faces against the threat of sea level rise and storm surge.
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.
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.
Off-duty Plant City officer helps firefighters rescue children from burning Pasco County home
An off-duty Plant City police officer is being hailed as a hero after he helped firefighters rescue two non-verbal children with autism from their burning Zephyrhills home.
An off-duty Plant City police officer is being hailed as a hero after he helped firefighters rescue two non-verbal children with autism from their burning Zephyrhills home.
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.
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.
‘Is this a good time to buy?’ Prospective home buyers seek answers at Tampa housing seminar
People facing Tampa's housing crisis are getting much-needed help.
People facing Tampa's housing crisis are getting much-needed help.
TPD buys back firearms to help crack down on gun violence in Tampa
The Tampa Police Department is trading cash for guns in an effort to get unwanted weapons off the streets.
The Tampa Police Department is trading cash for guns in an effort to get unwanted weapons off the streets.
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.
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 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.
Tampa police said a man died after he was found unconscious outside a 7-Eleven.
Bay Area shelters work hard to find animals homes with massive overcrowding spike
A massive spike in animal overcrowding have Manatee and Hillsborough animal shelters working harder to find places for dogs and cats in the Bay Area.
A massive spike in animal overcrowding have Manatee and Hillsborough animal shelters working harder to find places for dogs and cats in the Bay Area.
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.
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.
Tampa man convicted of killing girlfriend, 10-year-old boy wants to live, says witness lied to jurors
A Tampa man found guilty of killing his live-in girlfriend and her 10-year-old son wants a sentencing "do-over" after a jury recommended the death penalty.
A Tampa man found guilty of killing his live-in girlfriend and her 10-year-old son wants a sentencing "do-over" after a jury recommended the death penalty.
Inventors Hall of Fame highlights stars of Florida Innovation
Florida Inventors Hall of Fame at USF offers tours and features some of Florida's greatest inventors.
Florida Inventors Hall of Fame at USF offers tours and features some of Florida's greatest inventors.
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.
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.



















