Tampa officials investigate overnight house fire

Tampa Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a fire at a home early Wednesday morning.

Officer honors friend, fellow TPD bicycle squad member after 'tragic loss' due to brain cancer

“If everyone could live like Matt McNeal, the world would be a better place.” An officer reflects on the impact of fellow TPD bicycle squad member, taken too soon after a long battle with brain cancer.

Tampa man with alleged ties to drug traffickers asks for release on bond after deadly DUI crash

Jorge Britton wants to be released on bond, despite allegedly causing a deadly crash after leaving a gentlemen's club in December. Prosecutors say Britton also has multiple convictions for unlawful racing and DUI, plus he is tied to money laundering for drug traffickers.

Diversity scholarship opens doors to careers in craft brewing

The University of South Florida and the Yuengling Foundation have partnered up to offer a $5,000 scholarship for people of color interested in learning more about the science and art of fermenting and brewing beer, cider, and more.

Tampa police officer dies after long battle with brain cancer

Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.

Healthy eating lessons available for Hillsborough County seniors

It's a new year and most of us have made resolutions to eat better. A Hillsborough County program is helping seniors to do just that. 

Hillsborough schools decide existing COVID precautions are sufficient amid case surge

Superintendent of Schools Addison Davis said the district will continue encouraging masks indoors and increased cleaning and disinfecting, but there will be no new COVID-19 guidelines as kids head back after the holidays.

Supplies needed at mid-year back-to-school drive this weekend in Tampa

While there are many school supply drives before the school year starts, a Tampa organization wants to make sure students don’t run out of those supplies before the end of the year.