Fireworks likely sparked two house fires in Tampa Bay area
Two homes in the Tampa Bay area suffered heavy damage after fires broke out on the Fourth of July, and firefighters say fireworks are likely to blame.
Two homes in the Tampa Bay area suffered heavy damage after fires broke out on the Fourth of July, and firefighters say fireworks are likely to blame.
'Boom by the Bay' lights up Tampa sky with city's largest fireworks display
It was a Boom by the Bay unlike any other. The City of Tampa's largest fireworks display ever lit up the night sky across Bayshore Boulevard Monday evening in front of a patient, but excited crowd ringing in their Fourth of July in true Tampa Bay fashion.
It was a Boom by the Bay unlike any other. The City of Tampa's largest fireworks display ever lit up the night sky across Bayshore Boulevard Monday evening in front of a patient, but excited crowd ringing in their Fourth of July in true Tampa Bay fashion.
Riverview boy, 11, back home after lightning strike knocks him out of boat
Days after an 11-year-old boy was struck by lightning in Riverview, his parents said their son is now back at home and out of the ICU.
Days after an 11-year-old boy was struck by lightning in Riverview, his parents said their son is now back at home and out of the ICU.
Woman jailed for killing her children describes 'extremely painful' ordeal of medication denial in jail
The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.
The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.
More than 100 attend Tampa rally for reproductive justice on Independence Day
More than 100 people walked down the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa calling for reproductive justice at the Freedom Rally Abortion Rights march on Monday.
More than 100 people walked down the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa calling for reproductive justice at the Freedom Rally Abortion Rights march on Monday.
Neatly folding American flags is about patriotism for veteran called Navy Mom Mary
For Mary Ingrassia, folding American flags isn't just about precision. It's about spreading patriotism, one homemade flag pin at a time.
For Mary Ingrassia, folding American flags isn't just about precision. It's about spreading patriotism, one homemade flag pin at a time.
'It's basically the Super Bowl': Tampa-based firework operation celebrates 39th Independence Day
Galaxy Fireworks started in Tampa in 1984. The local business went from selling 40 different items to nearly a thousand over the past 40 years.
Galaxy Fireworks started in Tampa in 1984. The local business went from selling 40 different items to nearly a thousand over the past 40 years.
Tampa International Airport sees delays on fourth-busiest travel day of the year
The bustle of 4th of July travel was in full-swing Saturday at Tampa International Airport, but passengers prepared for turbulence in their travel plans on the fourth-busiest day of the year for the airport.
The bustle of 4th of July travel was in full-swing Saturday at Tampa International Airport, but passengers prepared for turbulence in their travel plans on the fourth-busiest day of the year for the airport.
Lightning strike critically injures 11-year-old boy, knocks him out of boat in Riverview
11-year-old Levi Stock was out on a boat trip with his family when he was struck by lightning. According to the family's pastor, Levi went overboard and began to sink underwater after the strike. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and doctors say the next 24 to 48 hours are critical to his recovery. Levi's family believes it's a miracle he's alive.
11-year-old Levi Stock was out on a boat trip with his family when he was struck by lightning. According to the family's pastor, Levi went overboard and began to sink underwater after the strike. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and doctors say the next 24 to 48 hours are critical to his recovery. Levi's family believes it's a miracle he's alive.
Son of fallen Tarpon Spring police officer sworn in as Tampa International Airport officer
Andrew Kondek is carrying on a legacy in law enforcement. Thursday, the son of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek was officially sworn in as a member of the Tampa International Airport Police Department.
Andrew Kondek is carrying on a legacy in law enforcement. Thursday, the son of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek was officially sworn in as a member of the Tampa International Airport Police Department.
HCFR: Child critically injured in lightning strike at Riverview park
A child has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning near a boat ramp at a Hillsborough County Park Thursday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A child has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning near a boat ramp at a Hillsborough County Park Thursday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Murder victim’s parents banned from testifying at accused Seminole Heights serial killer’s trial
The parents of a man allegedly murdered by the accused Seminole Heights serial killer have been banned from testifying at trial.
The parents of a man allegedly murdered by the accused Seminole Heights serial killer have been banned from testifying at trial.
Armed carjacking suspect who wanted 'shootout with law enforcement' shot and killed by Pinellas deputies
An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County ended with a deadly shooting involving a deputy in Safety Harbor, according to law enforcement in Pinellas County. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Robert Hubbard, was shot and killed.
An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County ended with a deadly shooting involving a deputy in Safety Harbor, according to law enforcement in Pinellas County. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Robert Hubbard, was shot and killed.
WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with celebration of patriotism, sacrifice
Carl Spurlin Dekel has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory. On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.
Carl Spurlin Dekel has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory. On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.
Downtown railroad tracks near old flour mill to be removed ahead of Water Street development
The old flour mill in downtown Tampa sits vacant and will soon be demolished as developers prepare for the next phase of Water Street. First, the train tracks that used to run to the mill need to be removed.
The old flour mill in downtown Tampa sits vacant and will soon be demolished as developers prepare for the next phase of Water Street. First, the train tracks that used to run to the mill need to be removed.
Tampa International gears up for busy Fourth of July travel weekend
After a record May that saw more than 1.9 million passengers and a very busy start to the summer travel season, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is gearing up for another influx of passengers over Independence Day weekend.
After a record May that saw more than 1.9 million passengers and a very busy start to the summer travel season, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is gearing up for another influx of passengers over Independence Day weekend.
'It breaks my heart': Residents without home after fire destroys Tampa apartment building
Multiple tenants have seemingly lost everything after a fire destroyed an apartment building in Tampa. The stubborn blaze raged for more than eight hours Tuesday at the Kansas Avenue Apartments before firefighters were finally able to put it out.
Multiple tenants have seemingly lost everything after a fire destroyed an apartment building in Tampa. The stubborn blaze raged for more than eight hours Tuesday at the Kansas Avenue Apartments before firefighters were finally able to put it out.
Newest phase announced in Tampa's $200 million West River redevelopment
Nearly five years after Tampa began tearing down its notorious North Boulevard Homes Public Housing project, the city broke ground on the newest development in the West River area.
Nearly five years after Tampa began tearing down its notorious North Boulevard Homes Public Housing project, the city broke ground on the newest development in the West River area.
Tampa bike shop helps those in need of transportation by refurbishing old bicycles
A Tampa bike shop is helping everyone get around regardless of whether or not they can afford a bicycle.
A Tampa bike shop is helping everyone get around regardless of whether or not they can afford a bicycle.
July 4th, Tampa style: Boom by the Bay includes boat parade, water ski show
Celebrating America will be more fun than ever at this year's Boom by the Bay celebration along the Tampa Riverwalk.
Celebrating America will be more fun than ever at this year's Boom by the Bay celebration along the Tampa Riverwalk.