TPD: 5 arrested during Gasparilla parade
While most pirates and revelers kept things under control during Saturday’s Gasparilla festival, a few people got a little out of line.
While most pirates and revelers kept things under control during Saturday’s Gasparilla festival, a few people got a little out of line.
Florida Senior Games gives athletic elders chance to relive glory days
The Florida Senior Games is giving seniors a competitive edge as they play sports they were passionate about in their younger days.
The Florida Senior Games is giving seniors a competitive edge as they play sports they were passionate about in their younger days.
2 HCSO deputies found shot to death in St. Augustine vacation rental home
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were found dead Saturday night at a vacation rental home in St. Augustine, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were found dead Saturday night at a vacation rental home in St. Augustine, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
TFR: No injuries reported in Chemo Diva fire
Officials are investigating a fire that broke out early Saturday morning at Chemo Diva in Tampa Heights.
Officials are investigating a fire that broke out early Saturday morning at Chemo Diva in Tampa Heights.
Gasparilla parade: Pirates donned beads, boots, bundled layers, but few masks as they paraded down Bayshore
On an unseasonably chilly and windy day, the Gasparilla parade was back on Saturday after being canceled last year because of COVID-19.
On an unseasonably chilly and windy day, the Gasparilla parade was back on Saturday after being canceled last year because of COVID-19.
‘Don’t make us do our job’: 40 law enforcement agencies from across Florida on hand for Gasparilla
Roughly 40 local agencies worked together to make sure this year’s Gasparilla went off without a hitch, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Roughly 40 local agencies worked together to make sure this year’s Gasparilla went off without a hitch, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
2 teens accused of stealing truck, leading deputies on chase, crashing into home
A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old are facing charges after deputies say they stole a truck, fled when deputies tried to pull them over and crashed into a home.
A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old are facing charges after deputies say they stole a truck, fled when deputies tried to pull them over and crashed into a home.
HART bus driver stabbing suspect to claim insanity, defense announces
A typical ride on a HART bus in May 2019 turned into chaos, panic and murder. Prosecutors say Justin McGriff stabbed the bus driver to death. The accused killer's attorney says his client did it, but didn't know what he was doing was wrong, at the time of the crime.
A typical ride on a HART bus in May 2019 turned into chaos, panic and murder. Prosecutors say Justin McGriff stabbed the bus driver to death. The accused killer's attorney says his client did it, but didn't know what he was doing was wrong, at the time of the crime.
Gasparilla guide to parking, rideshare, & public transit
Getting around downtown Tampa could be challenging during the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade Saturday. We've compiled resources to help parade goers get around, whether they're driving, taking a rideshare, or public transit.
Getting around downtown Tampa could be challenging during the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade Saturday. We've compiled resources to help parade goers get around, whether they're driving, taking a rideshare, or public transit.
Gasparilla sailing route changed due to rough weather; boaters 'strongly discouraged' from participating
With wind gusts and a rough chop in the forecast for Tampa Bay, police and organizers are “strongly discouraging” boaters from participating in this year's flotilla, which will take a revised route due to the inclement weather.
With wind gusts and a rough chop in the forecast for Tampa Bay, police and organizers are “strongly discouraging” boaters from participating in this year's flotilla, which will take a revised route due to the inclement weather.
Cold weather shelters open as Bay Area prepares for blast of artic air
As the Bay Area gets ready for a polar plunge, several counties are opening cold weather shelters for those who are homeless or live in homes without adequate heat.
As the Bay Area gets ready for a polar plunge, several counties are opening cold weather shelters for those who are homeless or live in homes without adequate heat.
Locals, businesses and pirates ready for return of Gasparilla parade
The pirates are restless after a year off due to the pandemic, but Gasparilla is back this weekend. Locals and businesses are prepared to take on the chilly day.
The pirates are restless after a year off due to the pandemic, but Gasparilla is back this weekend. Locals and businesses are prepared to take on the chilly day.
Strawberry shortcake one step closer to becoming Florida's official state dessert
The strawberry shortcake could soon become the official dessert of Florida. The Florida Senate unanimously approved a bill to make it a reality.
The strawberry shortcake could soon become the official dessert of Florida. The Florida Senate unanimously approved a bill to make it a reality.
Tampa driver dies after changing lanes on I-4, colliding with vehicle, troopers say
Florida troopers say a three-car collision occurred after a driver switched lanes early Friday morning.
Florida troopers say a three-car collision occurred after a driver switched lanes early Friday morning.
MacDonald Training Center to recycle, resell thousands of pounds of Gasparilla beads
The MacDonald Training Center, which employs people with varying abilities, hopes to recycle thousands of pounds of beads left behind by pirates on Gasparilla.
The MacDonald Training Center, which employs people with varying abilities, hopes to recycle thousands of pounds of beads left behind by pirates on Gasparilla.
Hillsborough elementary school principal Baker Acted after arrest for soliciting a minor, deputies say
HCSO says the principal of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary sent sexually explicit texts to a detective who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy online.
HCSO says the principal of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary sent sexually explicit texts to a detective who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy online.
Tests may not detect omicron's new 'stealth variant,' doctors warn
Public health experts around the world are closely monitoring a sub-variant of omicron they're referring to as “stealth omicron” because it may be harder to detect with currently-available tests.
Public health experts around the world are closely monitoring a sub-variant of omicron they're referring to as “stealth omicron” because it may be harder to detect with currently-available tests.
Two men arrested for allegedly helping Brandon mall shooting suspect avoid arrest
Deputies say a 19-year-old Red Robin employee gave Jaycob Riley a change of clothes, cut his hair, and gave him a place to stay -- and a 31-year-old on work release at an Orlando prison called his girlfriend and asked her to drive Riley out of Hillsborough County. Both have been arrested.
Deputies say a 19-year-old Red Robin employee gave Jaycob Riley a change of clothes, cut his hair, and gave him a place to stay -- and a 31-year-old on work release at an Orlando prison called his girlfriend and asked her to drive Riley out of Hillsborough County. Both have been arrested.
School zone speeders could be mailed $158 ticket under proposed Florida law
Speed detection cameras could soon replace patrol officers in Florida school zones. Drivers caught speeding within 1,000 feet of a school would be mailed a $158 fine, under a proposed law.
Speed detection cameras could soon replace patrol officers in Florida school zones. Drivers caught speeding within 1,000 feet of a school would be mailed a $158 fine, under a proposed law.
Bay Area company creates custom-fit lenses for name-brand sunglasses
Fuse Lenses creates custom-cut lenses for name-brand sunglasses that can’t be replaced by the manufacturer.
Fuse Lenses creates custom-cut lenses for name-brand sunglasses that can’t be replaced by the manufacturer.