‘I want him dead’: Death penalty still on the table for accused double murderer Steven Lorenzo
When notorious murder defendant Steven Lorenzo made a last-ditch effort to save his life by offering to plead no contest in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table, Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren says he didn’t have to think about it long.
When notorious murder defendant Steven Lorenzo made a last-ditch effort to save his life by offering to plead no contest in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table, Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren says he didn’t have to think about it long.
Citrus Park Drive extension opens, easing commute for NW Hillsborough drivers
A new roadway is now officially open in western Hillsborough County that will connect the Westchase community from Sheldon Road to Countryway Boulevard.
A new roadway is now officially open in western Hillsborough County that will connect the Westchase community from Sheldon Road to Countryway Boulevard.
Reward offered for whereabouts of Florida man accused in bogus body shop operation
Jarvis Bailey of Dripp Kustomz in Seffner allegedly ripped off more than 30 people for more than $250,000, promising to fix their damaged cars, but not doing the work, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
Jarvis Bailey of Dripp Kustomz in Seffner allegedly ripped off more than 30 people for more than $250,000, promising to fix their damaged cars, but not doing the work, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
Tampa City Council denies appeal from developer to remove grand oaks on former Kojak's property
The grand oaks will stay put at the former Kojak's property in South Tampa after city council voted to uphold the developer's previously denied request for a variance.
The grand oaks will stay put at the former Kojak's property in South Tampa after city council voted to uphold the developer's previously denied request for a variance.
Mental evaluation of Tampa mother accused of drowning child called into question
Was Tampa mother Shakayla Denson insane at the time she let her 4-year-old daughter drown in the Hillsborough River? Doctors have been appointed by the court to figure that out, but one medical evaluation is now under scrutiny by the defense.
Was Tampa mother Shakayla Denson insane at the time she let her 4-year-old daughter drown in the Hillsborough River? Doctors have been appointed by the court to figure that out, but one medical evaluation is now under scrutiny by the defense.
Tampa City Council passes new noise ordinance to limit amplified sound after midnight
City leaders in Tampa have received plenty of complaints about loud music in the downtown area in recent months and things are about to get a lot quieter.
City leaders in Tampa have received plenty of complaints about loud music in the downtown area in recent months and things are about to get a lot quieter.
Richard Miller sentenced to life after Tampa jury finds him guilty of ex-girlfriend's murder
A jury handed down a guilty verdict Thursday in the first-degree murder trial of Richard Miller – a Tampa man who was accused of gunning down his ex-girlfriend, Renee Williams, at the apartment complex where she worked as a home healthcare aide.
A jury handed down a guilty verdict Thursday in the first-degree murder trial of Richard Miller – a Tampa man who was accused of gunning down his ex-girlfriend, Renee Williams, at the apartment complex where she worked as a home healthcare aide.
City of Tampa's 10-year challenge reveals major facelift for downtown
The new year brought back up a popular social media challenge and the city of Tampa is showing off its version, putting perspective on just how much the area has changed in the last decade.
The new year brought back up a popular social media challenge and the city of Tampa is showing off its version, putting perspective on just how much the area has changed in the last decade.
Betty White Challenge: Hillsborough Pet Resource Center waiving adoption fees
Hillsborough County is waiving the adoption fees for 100 dogs and cats in honor of Betty White's legacy.
Hillsborough County is waiving the adoption fees for 100 dogs and cats in honor of Betty White's legacy.
Developer appeals to Tampa city council to remove grand oaks at former Kojak's property
The neighborhood fight in South Tampa continues over preserving the trees on the former Kojak's House of Ribs property. The city previously denied the developer's request to cut down two grand oaks. Thursday, developers are appealing that decision.
The neighborhood fight in South Tampa continues over preserving the trees on the former Kojak's House of Ribs property. The city previously denied the developer's request to cut down two grand oaks. Thursday, developers are appealing that decision.
Hillsborough County commissioners hold off on rabbit sales ban
A ban on retails sales of pet rabbits will not happen in Hillsborough County anytime soon, but commissioners agreed to move forward with a public education campaign, warning well-meaning pet owners of the responsibilities of pet rabbits.
A ban on retails sales of pet rabbits will not happen in Hillsborough County anytime soon, but commissioners agreed to move forward with a public education campaign, warning well-meaning pet owners of the responsibilities of pet rabbits.
Free health and fitness program at TGH focuses on unique needs of veterans
Tampa General’s Home Base Warrior Health and Fitness program gives veterans 90 days of free exercise, training, nutrition and coaching and overall wellness support.
Tampa General’s Home Base Warrior Health and Fitness program gives veterans 90 days of free exercise, training, nutrition and coaching and overall wellness support.
Downtown residents hope for changes to Tampa's noise ordinance
As Tampa's downtown grows, so does the level of late-night noise. City council is taking up the issue in its Thursday meeting, which could mean changes for businesses and entertainment venues.
As Tampa's downtown grows, so does the level of late-night noise. City council is taking up the issue in its Thursday meeting, which could mean changes for businesses and entertainment venues.
Traveling water circus, Cirque Italia, kicks off 2022 tour in Tampa Bay area
Cirque Italia will perform its traveling water circus show more than a dozen shows in Brandon in the next few days.
Cirque Italia will perform its traveling water circus show more than a dozen shows in Brandon in the next few days.
Woman who once claimed ex-husband confessed to murder, now says her memory is fuzzy
The prosecution’s star witness in Richard Miller’s murder trial is also a very reluctant witness who was less than thrilled to testify against her ex-husband.
The prosecution’s star witness in Richard Miller’s murder trial is also a very reluctant witness who was less than thrilled to testify against her ex-husband.
Million-dollar homes in Tampa purchased, re-listed for nearly double as fiery market gets even hotter
A recent home sale along Tampa's iconic Bayshore Boulevard may be a sign of what’s to come with Tampa’s hot housing market.
A recent home sale along Tampa's iconic Bayshore Boulevard may be a sign of what’s to come with Tampa’s hot housing market.
Norwegian halts more cruise sailings, including one out of Tampa
Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled more cruises amid the COVID-19 spike, one of which sails in and out of Port Tampa Bay.
Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled more cruises amid the COVID-19 spike, one of which sails in and out of Port Tampa Bay.
USF launches ‘reverse vending machines’ recycling program
A new kind of vending machine is coming to the University of South Florida, but instead of taking money, the machines are giving back to help feed the hungry and help the environment.
A new kind of vending machine is coming to the University of South Florida, but instead of taking money, the machines are giving back to help feed the hungry and help the environment.
Patients who test positive for COVID will be listed in hospitalization count, no matter why they are there
Florida hospital officials say about a quarter of the COVID hospitalizations are actually people who came to the hospital for something else, but then tested positive for COVID.
Florida hospital officials say about a quarter of the COVID hospitalizations are actually people who came to the hospital for something else, but then tested positive for COVID.
National banks begin lowering, eliminating fees for overdrafts, insufficient funds
Overdraft fees may soon be a thing of the past. Bank of America announced Tuesday it's doing away with non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees and reducing overdraft fees from $35 to $10.
Overdraft fees may soon be a thing of the past. Bank of America announced Tuesday it's doing away with non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees and reducing overdraft fees from $35 to $10.