Tampa City Council votes down limit on rent increase
One week after voting in favor of an ordinance that would have given voters the ability to declare a housing emergency and set limits on the amount by which landlords could increase rent, Tampa City Councilors voted the ordinance down by a 4-2 vote.
One week after voting in favor of an ordinance that would have given voters the ability to declare a housing emergency and set limits on the amount by which landlords could increase rent, Tampa City Councilors voted the ordinance down by a 4-2 vote.
Plant High student on the road to racing stardom
Mason Lastra is just like any other 17-year-old who lives life in front of a computer screen all the time. The game he plays every day isn’t any ordinary game, though. It's a racing simulator that he hopes prepares him for a career as a NASCAR driver.
Mason Lastra is just like any other 17-year-old who lives life in front of a computer screen all the time. The game he plays every day isn’t any ordinary game, though. It's a racing simulator that he hopes prepares him for a career as a NASCAR driver.
Who is Susan Lopez? Ron DeSantis appoints acting Hillsborough State Attorney after suspending Andrew Warren
A seismic shake-up took place Thursday at the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
A seismic shake-up took place Thursday at the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Gov. DeSantis suspends Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren for 'neglect of duty'
Gov. DeSantis announced the suspension of State Attorney Andrew Warren in Hillsborough County, effective immediately.
Gov. DeSantis announced the suspension of State Attorney Andrew Warren in Hillsborough County, effective immediately.
Northbound lanes of Veterans Expressway reopen following ‘emergency road work’
'Emergency road work' closed the northbound lanes of Veteran Expressway near Waters Avenue, but it has since reopened.
'Emergency road work' closed the northbound lanes of Veteran Expressway near Waters Avenue, but it has since reopened.
New programs, incentives aim to recruit and retain educators as ‘burned out’ teachers pursue other professions
A Bay Area university is looking at creative ways to recruit teachers as many leave the profession to pursue other careers.
A Bay Area university is looking at creative ways to recruit teachers as many leave the profession to pursue other careers.
3D virtual model helps developers shape Tampa as it continues to grow
The 1.7 mile virtual slice of downtown exists as a development tool inside the offices of Strategic Property Partners. That's Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik’s group responsible for the ongoing Water Street Development.
The 1.7 mile virtual slice of downtown exists as a development tool inside the offices of Strategic Property Partners. That's Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik’s group responsible for the ongoing Water Street Development.
Accused killers allegedly wanted to frame woman’s murdered ex-boyfriend because someone had ‘to take the fall'
A Tampa couple accused of shooting and killing a woman and injuring her husband is also facing charges in the death of a man prosecutors say they were planning to frame for murder.
A Tampa couple accused of shooting and killing a woman and injuring her husband is also facing charges in the death of a man prosecutors say they were planning to frame for murder.
Man rushed to the hospital after being bitten by gator on Lake Thonotosassa, officials say
A man was rushed to a local trauma center in critical condition after being bitten by an alligator on Lake Thonotosassa.
A man was rushed to a local trauma center in critical condition after being bitten by an alligator on Lake Thonotosassa.
Hillsborough approves tenants Bill of Rights to help with skyrocketing rents
Hillsborough Commissioners voted Wednesday to require landlords to give 60 days’ notice if rent is going up by more than 5%. If property management violates these new rules they can get slapped with a $500 fine per unit.
Hillsborough Commissioners voted Wednesday to require landlords to give 60 days’ notice if rent is going up by more than 5%. If property management violates these new rules they can get slapped with a $500 fine per unit.
Hillsborough County short more than 600 teachers with a week left before school starts
Hillsborough County is short 680 teachers with just a week to go before the start of the school year. The superintendent said nearly 2,000 teachers have left the county over the past year for various reasons, ranging from retirement to burnout.
Hillsborough County is short 680 teachers with just a week to go before the start of the school year. The superintendent said nearly 2,000 teachers have left the county over the past year for various reasons, ranging from retirement to burnout.
Simple ways to evict mosquitoes from your property
Beyond just being highly annoying, many of the mosquitoes in the Tampa Bay Area can transmit dangerous disease like dengue fever.
Beyond just being highly annoying, many of the mosquitoes in the Tampa Bay Area can transmit dangerous disease like dengue fever.
Oasis Opportunities provides clothing, necessities for at-risk and low income Hillsborough students
Oasis Opportunities is the premier provider of clothing in fundamental necessities for at risk and low income students in the Hillsborough County area.
Oasis Opportunities is the premier provider of clothing in fundamental necessities for at risk and low income students in the Hillsborough County area.
How can renters be protected? Hillsborough, Pinellas take a closer look at tenants' rights
Rent prices have been soaring, and commissioners in both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County are strengthening their ordinances to make sure landlords are playing by the rules and tenants are protected.
Rent prices have been soaring, and commissioners in both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County are strengthening their ordinances to make sure landlords are playing by the rules and tenants are protected.
Tampa police investigating homicide at Centennial Park
Tampa officers said a man was found dead in a Ybor City park.
Tampa officers said a man was found dead in a Ybor City park.
Watch: Suspects take off with $100,000 worth of high-end jewelry store merchandise
Hillsborough County investigators said they are searching for four suspects who stole $100,000 worth of high-end merchandise from a Citrus Park Town Center jewelry store.
Hillsborough County investigators said they are searching for four suspects who stole $100,000 worth of high-end merchandise from a Citrus Park Town Center jewelry store.
Man arrest in connection to deadly shooting at Tampa apartment complex, deputies say
A suspect was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a Tampa apartment complex in July, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A suspect was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a Tampa apartment complex in July, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Woman accused of plotting Dover mother, ex-boyfriend's murders makes first court appearance
Tampa prosecutors say a woman plotted and executed the murder of a Dover mother and then tried to pin it on her ex-boyfriend, who she also had killed. She's now facing several charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.
Tampa prosecutors say a woman plotted and executed the murder of a Dover mother and then tried to pin it on her ex-boyfriend, who she also had killed. She's now facing several charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.
AC repair professional gives tips to keep you from needing his help
If your air conditioner stopped working completely, that might be a good thing according to Matt Cook of Tampa Bay Home Solutions. He says some AC problems can actually be fixed by homeowners, or prevented altogether.
If your air conditioner stopped working completely, that might be a good thing according to Matt Cook of Tampa Bay Home Solutions. He says some AC problems can actually be fixed by homeowners, or prevented altogether.
Bucs fan helps Michigan family continue tradition at Bucs training camp
A Michigan family was finally able to make Bucs training camp with the help of a season ticket-holder. The family is continuing their decade-long tradition of visiting different NFL training camps over the summer.
A Michigan family was finally able to make Bucs training camp with the help of a season ticket-holder. The family is continuing their decade-long tradition of visiting different NFL training camps over the summer.