Firefighters test their skills during mass-casualty exercise at TPA
Tampa International Airport completed its FAA-required Triennial Mass Casualty Exercise Wednesday. This drill modeled a commercial plane crash involving a fuel fire, injury to passengers, and multiple casualties.
Tampa International Airport completed its FAA-required Triennial Mass Casualty Exercise Wednesday. This drill modeled a commercial plane crash involving a fuel fire, injury to passengers, and multiple casualties.
Operation Walk Florida performs over 70 free surgeries in Guatemala
A team of about 65 medical professionals from across Florida is back home this week after completing a week-long medical mission in Antigua, Guatemala, where they helped dozens of patients walk again.
A team of about 65 medical professionals from across Florida is back home this week after completing a week-long medical mission in Antigua, Guatemala, where they helped dozens of patients walk again.
Steven Lorenzo writes to court intention to cease appeals of the death penalty
Convicted killer Steven Lorenzo withdraws from appeals process.
Convicted killer Steven Lorenzo withdraws from appeals process.
Florida AG touts the arrests of 6 suspects linked to organized crime ring
Six members of an organized crime ring were taken down in Florida, according to the state’s attorney general.
Six members of an organized crime ring were taken down in Florida, according to the state’s attorney general.
Shrimpers for life: A Tampa legacy on the line
The Versaggi family has been a pillar of the Tampa shrimping industry for over a century, with four generations now dedicated to the business.
The Versaggi family has been a pillar of the Tampa shrimping industry for over a century, with four generations now dedicated to the business.
Traffic relief may be coming to Riverview as commissioners hear plan to extend Selmon Expressway
Hillsborough County Commissioners will take up one of Riverview’s biggest traffic headaches Wednesday morning as they listen to an update on a plan to extend the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway south to Big Bend Road.
Hillsborough County Commissioners will take up one of Riverview’s biggest traffic headaches Wednesday morning as they listen to an update on a plan to extend the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway south to Big Bend Road.
Two men dead after Wimauma shooting stemming from argument: Deputies
A double homicide investigation is underway in Wimauma, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A double homicide investigation is underway in Wimauma, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa Catholic alum Isaiah Campbell-Finch stars in movie as basketball player
Tampa Catholic High School grad Isaiah Campbell-Finch is the main character in the movie "Basketball Jones: The First Chapter."
Tampa Catholic High School grad Isaiah Campbell-Finch is the main character in the movie "Basketball Jones: The First Chapter."
'Deacon of Death' set to be executed in killings of two Hillsborough County women
Hillsborough County killer Samuel Smithers is about to face the final punishment. The so-called "Deacon of Death" is slated to be executed on October 14.
Hillsborough County killer Samuel Smithers is about to face the final punishment. The so-called "Deacon of Death" is slated to be executed on October 14.
'For Pedro's Sake!' jalapenos named after friend who battled cancer
Owner Rich More was inspired to sell his candied jalapenos after a final conversation with a long-time friend.
Owner Rich More was inspired to sell his candied jalapenos after a final conversation with a long-time friend.
Bay Area residents protect waterways with cleanup and conservation events
Bay Area residents are coming together all week long to protect local waterways.
Bay Area residents are coming together all week long to protect local waterways.
Suni Bell case: Jury to begin deliberating in in trial of 5 men accused in child’s shooting death
A jury is expected to begin deliberations in the trial of five men who are accused in the shooting death of four-year-old Suni Bell.
A jury is expected to begin deliberations in the trial of five men who are accused in the shooting death of four-year-old Suni Bell.
Marine veteran who suffered near-fatal injury in Iraq gets surprise gift: 'Those are happy tears'
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Suni Bell murder trial: Defendant removed from courtroom during closing statements
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
Tampa International Airport donates unclaimed luggage to Hillsborough's 'Duffels of Dignity' program
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.
Accused drunk driver behind bars after driving wrong way on I-4: Video
A driver was arrested for DUI over the weekend after law enforcement officers caught her driving the wrong way on I-4, nearly hitting a marked police car.
A driver was arrested for DUI over the weekend after law enforcement officers caught her driving the wrong way on I-4, nearly hitting a marked police car.
Homeschooling on the rise in Florida as families leave public schools
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling.
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling.
Tampa couple brews up viral success with giant coffee cup café
Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.
Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.
Tampa's Robles Park Village demolition begins to make way for $800M redevelopment project
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
Born locally, Box of Cubans branches out to new location
Born in a gas station, Box of Cubans is expanding with a new location in Riverview.
Born in a gas station, Box of Cubans is expanding with a new location in Riverview.