FHP: Pedestrian killed after walking into path of car on I-75
A 23-year-old man from Tampa died Saturday morning after walking into the path of a vehicle on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 23-year-old man from Tampa died Saturday morning after walking into the path of a vehicle on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hillsborough County Schools want voters to decide on property tax increase to fund education
While the cost of just about everything has gone up the state's school funding allocations haven't, which Hillsborough district officials say has caused an annual budget crisis. Soon, the Hillsborough School District may be asking voters to keep it funded.
While the cost of just about everything has gone up the state's school funding allocations haven't, which Hillsborough district officials say has caused an annual budget crisis. Soon, the Hillsborough School District may be asking voters to keep it funded.
Where are the workers? Small businesses still struggling to find employees despite strong U.S. jobs report
The owner of Ybor City’s Due Amici Pizza restaurant says hiring workers to fill open positions has been darn-near impossible lately.
The owner of Ybor City’s Due Amici Pizza restaurant says hiring workers to fill open positions has been darn-near impossible lately.
Child, adult seriously injured after dirt bike strikes 6-year-old crossing Bartow street
A 6-year-old child sustained serious injuries Friday afternoon after being hit by a dirt bike while crossing Summerlin Street in Bartow, according to police.
A 6-year-old child sustained serious injuries Friday afternoon after being hit by a dirt bike while crossing Summerlin Street in Bartow, according to police.
No bond for man accused of shooting at undercover detective during ‘gun deal’ in mall parking lot
A 19-year-old man accused of shooting at deputies following an undercover gun deal turned robbery in the Brandon Mall parking lot wants out of jail.
A 19-year-old man accused of shooting at deputies following an undercover gun deal turned robbery in the Brandon Mall parking lot wants out of jail.
Cold case solved 14 years after wheelchair-dependent woman killed outside home
Deputies have arrested Jonathan Burns 14 years after a woman was found dead outside her mobile home in the Nature’s Trail Mobile Home Park in Thonotosassa.
Deputies have arrested Jonathan Burns 14 years after a woman was found dead outside her mobile home in the Nature’s Trail Mobile Home Park in Thonotosassa.
Florida Aquarium coral restoration project aims to regenerate, restore state’s reef tract
Many of the coral species in the Florida reef tract are highly threatened, but a program at the Florida Aquarium is hoping to preserve species at risk of extinction in the wild.
Many of the coral species in the Florida reef tract are highly threatened, but a program at the Florida Aquarium is hoping to preserve species at risk of extinction in the wild.
Small businesses get help off the ground with new Hillsborough County program
It’s hard getting a business off the ground when you’re first starting out as an entrepreneur, so the Hillsborough County Small Business Development Center is helping people learn what they need to know to work for themselves and be successful.
It’s hard getting a business off the ground when you’re first starting out as an entrepreneur, so the Hillsborough County Small Business Development Center is helping people learn what they need to know to work for themselves and be successful.
One year later, family hold vigil in memory of Tampa motorcyclist killed by drunk driver
Exactly one year ago, a Tampa motorcyclist was killed when a drunk driver turned into his path. Thursday night, the family of 33-year-old Wilfredo Gonzalez-Santos gathered to remember the son, brother, and friend they lost so senselessly.
Exactly one year ago, a Tampa motorcyclist was killed when a drunk driver turned into his path. Thursday night, the family of 33-year-old Wilfredo Gonzalez-Santos gathered to remember the son, brother, and friend they lost so senselessly.
Florida bill banning abortion after 15 weeks advances without exclusions for rape, incest
If passed, women and girls in Florida would have up to 15 weeks, instead of 25 weeks, to decided to terminate a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.
If passed, women and girls in Florida would have up to 15 weeks, instead of 25 weeks, to decided to terminate a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.
Report on killing of 4-year-old Suni Bell says child cried out for 'mommy' before she died
Her last words were "mommy." Moments later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was killed when someone shot into the car where she was riding in the backseat.
Her last words were "mommy." Moments later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was killed when someone shot into the car where she was riding in the backseat.
USF engineering future of military defense with University Mall project
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
‘You must pay for what you did’: Accused killer admits to pulling trigger, court documents show
Recently filed court documents show Vakarvery Scott admitted to detectives he pulled the trigger that killed Savannah Mathis and injured her younger sister.
Recently filed court documents show Vakarvery Scott admitted to detectives he pulled the trigger that killed Savannah Mathis and injured her younger sister.
‘Champa Bay’ adds billion-dollar E-Sports industry to its resume
Once just a way to play with friends, today video games and the larger E-sports world are major players in the entertainment industry.
Once just a way to play with friends, today video games and the larger E-sports world are major players in the entertainment industry.
Heartbroken dog mom searching for beloved missing pet mistakenly given to woman claiming to know owner
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Tampa police requests extension on sex predator report to city council amid 'clustering' concerns
Tampa police are asking for more time to gather data and complete their study on the housing of sexual predators in the city. The department was originally set to appear before the city council on Thursday and provide a report on the matter.
Tampa police are asking for more time to gather data and complete their study on the housing of sexual predators in the city. The department was originally set to appear before the city council on Thursday and provide a report on the matter.
Discounted tickets for Florida Strawberry Festival on sale at Publix
You can save some money on tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival.
You can save some money on tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival.
Strawberry shortcake could soon become part of Florida law
We may be known for citrus, but do not worry, there is no food fight here. Key lime pie is already Florida’s state pie. This session, lawmakers are debating which dessert is named the state’s official post-dinner treat.
We may be known for citrus, but do not worry, there is no food fight here. Key lime pie is already Florida’s state pie. This session, lawmakers are debating which dessert is named the state’s official post-dinner treat.
Westbound Gandy Blvd. reopens after jet fuel spill
Tampa police said Wednesday that it could take several days to repair and reopen the westbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard between Westshore Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge in South Tampa after a fuel tanker overturned Tuesday, spilling jet fuel across the roadway. However, by Thursday night, crews had repaired enough of the roadway to reopen it to drivers.
Tampa police said Wednesday that it could take several days to repair and reopen the westbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard between Westshore Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge in South Tampa after a fuel tanker overturned Tuesday, spilling jet fuel across the roadway. However, by Thursday night, crews had repaired enough of the roadway to reopen it to drivers.
‘I have to make it mean something’: Former Buc Randy Grimes explains transition from addict to advocate
"It's a story of my journey out of darkness into the light,” shared Grimes. "I'll always say God didn't open the gates of heaven and let me in. He opened the gates of hell and let me out."
"It's a story of my journey out of darkness into the light,” shared Grimes. "I'll always say God didn't open the gates of heaven and let me in. He opened the gates of hell and let me out."