West Tampa Elementary teacher helps students gain confidence with new 'Affirmation Station'
A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.
A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.
Tampa woman gets prison time for attempting to hire hitman to kill ex-boyfriend's wife
A 51-year-old Tampa woman has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for attempting to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill her ex-boyfriend’s wife.
A 51-year-old Tampa woman has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for attempting to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill her ex-boyfriend’s wife.
State task force holds summit in Tampa to discuss ways to reduce crime
The members of a newly created Safety & Justice Task Force met in Tampa to discuss a community-based approach to reduce crime.
The members of a newly created Safety & Justice Task Force met in Tampa to discuss a community-based approach to reduce crime.
Hillsborough commissioners vote to add transportation sales tax to November ballot
While commissioners approved the measure, it’ll ultimately be up to voters this Fall to decide whether to give a 1-cent sales tax increase the green light. The tax would be used to fund two decades worth of road, transportation and infrastructure projects.
While commissioners approved the measure, it’ll ultimately be up to voters this Fall to decide whether to give a 1-cent sales tax increase the green light. The tax would be used to fund two decades worth of road, transportation and infrastructure projects.
Some doctors debate name change for low-grade prostate cancer
Some doctors are arguing low-grade prostate cancer patients may do better if the word “cancer” was not part of their diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and hearing the words “you have cancer” can be terrifying.
Some doctors are arguing low-grade prostate cancer patients may do better if the word “cancer” was not part of their diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and hearing the words “you have cancer” can be terrifying.
New 5G home internet available in some Bay Area neighborhoods
Verizon is deploying a new type of residential wireless internet it says will change the game for anyone else not happy with traditional cable internet service.
Verizon is deploying a new type of residential wireless internet it says will change the game for anyone else not happy with traditional cable internet service.
Volunteer Grandma's initiative makes difference in Booker T. Washington Elementary classrooms
While the program is about 10 years old, Wednesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced this work, will no longer be solely volunteer.
While the program is about 10 years old, Wednesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced this work, will no longer be solely volunteer.
Man convicted of killing HART bus driver sentenced to life in prison
The man convicted of killing a HART bus driver three years ago was sentenced to life in prison in court Wednesday.
The man convicted of killing a HART bus driver three years ago was sentenced to life in prison in court Wednesday.
Hillsborough schools will ask voters to increase property taxes to raise teacher salaries
In a 4-3 vote, the Hillsborough County School Board agreed to add a referendum to the August primary ballot that will ask voters to increase their property taxes in order to raise teachers' salaries.
In a 4-3 vote, the Hillsborough County School Board agreed to add a referendum to the August primary ballot that will ask voters to increase their property taxes in order to raise teachers' salaries.
More than 20 dead, 14 live guinea pigs found dumped behind Carrollwood Walmart
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay said more than 20 dead guinea pigs were found dumped behind a Walmart in Carrollwood. About 15 other guinea pigs were also found still alive.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay said more than 20 dead guinea pigs were found dumped behind a Walmart in Carrollwood. About 15 other guinea pigs were also found still alive.
Family works to restore 120-year-old West Tampa cigar factory for wine company
West Tampa has a long history, and its become the new focus of the real estate boom. That's why Ted Boscaino and his family bought a 1908 cigar factory on North Albany Avenue.
West Tampa has a long history, and its become the new focus of the real estate boom. That's why Ted Boscaino and his family bought a 1908 cigar factory on North Albany Avenue.
'Renters are being taken advantage of': Fried says state should investigate predatory landlords
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants to make one thing clear: "Renters are being taken advantage of… Not just in Tampa, but statewide."
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants to make one thing clear: "Renters are being taken advantage of… Not just in Tampa, but statewide."
Hillsborough deputy's SUV rolls over after crash on Hillsborough Ave.; no serious injuries reported
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office cruiser was involved in a rollover crash on Hillsborough Avenue near the Veteran's Expressway Tuesday.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office cruiser was involved in a rollover crash on Hillsborough Avenue near the Veteran's Expressway Tuesday.
City of Tampa giving away 1,000 free trees to improve urban canopy
Here's a chance to transform your home’s landscaping and help your neighborhood's environment in a big way. The city of Tampa is giving away 1,000 trees this weekend as part of Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway.
Here's a chance to transform your home’s landscaping and help your neighborhood's environment in a big way. The city of Tampa is giving away 1,000 trees this weekend as part of Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway.
FHP: 19-year-old passenger killed after Jeep rear-ends vehicle in Seffner
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Polk County driver failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle, killing the passenger inside at a Seffner intersection.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Polk County driver failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle, killing the passenger inside at a Seffner intersection.
Sheriff: Woman shot by deputy while trying to shoot ex-boyfriend
A man managed to escape his "extremely irate, almost irrational" ex-girlfriend after she confronted him with a gun and said she was going to kill him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. But deputies who came to the man's call for help were forced to shoot the armed woman, the sheriff said.
A man managed to escape his "extremely irate, almost irrational" ex-girlfriend after she confronted him with a gun and said she was going to kill him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. But deputies who came to the man's call for help were forced to shoot the armed woman, the sheriff said.
Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager fired over viral TikTok's on difficult hours, staff shortages
A Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager went viral after posting TikTok videos meant to show how difficult it is to lead a store when hours and employees are limited.
A Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager went viral after posting TikTok videos meant to show how difficult it is to lead a store when hours and employees are limited.
Tampa International Airport lifts mask mandate after TSA removes rule
After a federal judge in Tampa struck down the federal mask mandate, Tampa International Airport will no longer require masks and face coverings.
After a federal judge in Tampa struck down the federal mask mandate, Tampa International Airport will no longer require masks and face coverings.
Death of 4-year-old at East Tampa motel under investigation
A 4-year-old girl was pronounced dead Monday after being found unresponsive at Sunset Inn Motel in Tampa. Police are trying to figure out how she died.
A 4-year-old girl was pronounced dead Monday after being found unresponsive at Sunset Inn Motel in Tampa. Police are trying to figure out how she died.
Deputies: Valrico man molested several young girls over course of 2 decades after befriending their families
Deputies say from 1998 through 2020, the suspect molested "numerous" young girls after befriending them and their families. Investigators are concerned there may be more victims out there.
Deputies say from 1998 through 2020, the suspect molested "numerous" young girls after befriending them and their families. Investigators are concerned there may be more victims out there.