UT replacing ‘antiquated’ emergency blue boxes with safety app, but not everyone wants to see them go
Change is coming to the University of Tampa, and not everyone is on board
Change is coming to the University of Tampa, and not everyone is on board
Steven Lorenzo still facing death penalty after failed attempt at plea deal
After nearly 20 years of legal wrangling, and a recent rejection for a plea deal, double-murder defendant Steven Lorenzo may finally go to trial.
After nearly 20 years of legal wrangling, and a recent rejection for a plea deal, double-murder defendant Steven Lorenzo may finally go to trial.
Iconic spire from Seminole Heights Baptist Church transformed into art
A spire that once stood a top of Seminole Heights Baptist Church has new life and a new message.
A spire that once stood a top of Seminole Heights Baptist Church has new life and a new message.
How to spot counterfeit N95, KN95 masks
The quality of the face mask you’re wearing matters even more now with the omicron variant, but counterfeit N95 and KN95 masks are very common.
The quality of the face mask you’re wearing matters even more now with the omicron variant, but counterfeit N95 and KN95 masks are very common.
New young driver pilot program allows teens to drive semi-trucks across state lines
A new federal pilot program will establish an apprenticeship that would allow 18 to 20-year-old truck drivers to cross state lines.
A new federal pilot program will establish an apprenticeship that would allow 18 to 20-year-old truck drivers to cross state lines.
Armed wrong-way driver who set vehicle on fire on I-75 puts deputies mental health training to the test
Hillsborough County deputies credited their mental health crisis training Thursday after safely ending a situation in which a wrong-way driver was armed and set fire to her vehicle.
Hillsborough County deputies credited their mental health crisis training Thursday after safely ending a situation in which a wrong-way driver was armed and set fire to her vehicle.
COVID-19 pills may bring 2-year pandemic to an end, but they're hard to find
As Pfizer and Merck’s new antiviral COVID-19 pills begin to arrive in pharmacies across the country, disease researchers say this could be the end of a nearly two-year pandemic.
As Pfizer and Merck’s new antiviral COVID-19 pills begin to arrive in pharmacies across the country, disease researchers say this could be the end of a nearly two-year pandemic.
Death of 3 horses leads rancher to discover poisonous, invasive plant on his land
Three beloved, family-owned horses have died in succession in Hillsborough County, apparently because of poisoning. The culprit seems to be the invasive, poisonous water hyacinth.
Three beloved, family-owned horses have died in succession in Hillsborough County, apparently because of poisoning. The culprit seems to be the invasive, poisonous water hyacinth.
Tampa police investigate deadly shooting outside Seminole Heights motel
Tampa police are investigating a shooting that left a 29-year-old man dead Thursday afternoon.
Tampa police are investigating a shooting that left a 29-year-old man dead Thursday afternoon.
Lower bond denied for accused rapist, police impersonator
Justin Evans, who’s accused of impersonating a police officer and raping a woman he pulled over last August asked a judge on Thursday to lower his bond, so he could get out of jail.
Justin Evans, who’s accused of impersonating a police officer and raping a woman he pulled over last August asked a judge on Thursday to lower his bond, so he could get out of jail.
Gabby Petito's family back in Florida 4 months later; parents reach agreement regarding couple's property
Gabby Petito's family returned to the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, roughly four months after their daughter was found strangled to death in Wyoming. The Laundrie family's attorney says they have reached an agreement with the Petitos about how the couple's property will be split once it's released by law enforcement.
Gabby Petito's family returned to the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, roughly four months after their daughter was found strangled to death in Wyoming. The Laundrie family's attorney says they have reached an agreement with the Petitos about how the couple's property will be split once it's released by law enforcement.
South Tampa residents want change at dangerous intersection after 2 teens killed in crash
Neighbors are rallying for immediate changes at a South Tampa intersection where two teens were killed last month.
Neighbors are rallying for immediate changes at a South Tampa intersection where two teens were killed last month.
Proposed Florida bill expands excused absence policy for teens struggling with mental health issues
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
Visit Tampa Bay hopes Riverwalk Attraction Pass brings tourists, locals to downtown
The Riverwalk Attraction Pass, which launched this week, is a discounted ticket that gives entry to seven downtown Tampa attractions.
The Riverwalk Attraction Pass, which launched this week, is a discounted ticket that gives entry to seven downtown Tampa attractions.
Doctors to evaluate mental state of Wimauma woman whose parents found alleged bombs in her room
Michelle Kolts was living in her parents' home in Wimauma back in October 2019 when they allegedly found homemade pipe bombs in her room. In a hearing this week, Kolts' competency to stand trial was questioned, so doctors will evaluate her before the judge decides whether to proceed.
Michelle Kolts was living in her parents' home in Wimauma back in October 2019 when they allegedly found homemade pipe bombs in her room. In a hearing this week, Kolts' competency to stand trial was questioned, so doctors will evaluate her before the judge decides whether to proceed.
Dump truck driver dies after suffering 'medical episode' during Tuesday crash on Dale Mabry in South Tampa
Police say a dump truck driver died after suffering a medical episode that caused a major crash that downed power lines and shut down Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa for hours on Tuesday.
Police say a dump truck driver died after suffering a medical episode that caused a major crash that downed power lines and shut down Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa for hours on Tuesday.
Robotexts make Florida one of most-spammed states in the U.S.
According to the company Robokiller, Floridians received an estimated 4,926,567,787 robotexts last year, making the Sunshine State one of the most spammed states in the nation.
According to the company Robokiller, Floridians received an estimated 4,926,567,787 robotexts last year, making the Sunshine State one of the most spammed states in the nation.
Tampa Bay native representing Team USA hockey in Beijing
For the first time, an NHL draft pick who calls Tampa Bay home has been selected to play on Team USA for the Winter Olympics.
For the first time, an NHL draft pick who calls Tampa Bay home has been selected to play on Team USA for the Winter Olympics.
Tampa airport braces for potential delays as 5G fight continues
Late Tuesday, Verizon and AT&T announced they're scaling back the rollout of 5G wireless service after getting major push back from airlines who warned of "catastrophic disruptions" related to aircraft instruments. Where they go from here is still unclear.
Late Tuesday, Verizon and AT&T announced they're scaling back the rollout of 5G wireless service after getting major push back from airlines who warned of "catastrophic disruptions" related to aircraft instruments. Where they go from here is still unclear.
How to ensure accurate results from at-home COVID tests being sent by federal government
Scientists said the at-home tests are appealing because the results come back fast, but following the instructions is critical for accuracy. Two doctors told us how and when it's best to use the tests, in order to get accurate results.
Scientists said the at-home tests are appealing because the results come back fast, but following the instructions is critical for accuracy. Two doctors told us how and when it's best to use the tests, in order to get accurate results.