Family fighting for custody of accused murderer Robert Kessler’s daughter
While accused murder suspect Robert Kessler sits in jail, his 7-year-old daughter is in foster care still waiting to be reunited with her mother's family.
While accused murder suspect Robert Kessler sits in jail, his 7-year-old daughter is in foster care still waiting to be reunited with her mother's family.
Deputies: Man asked woman for money, then tried to rape her
After an aggressive attack in broad daylight, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who attempted to sexually batter a woman.
After an aggressive attack in broad daylight, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who attempted to sexually batter a woman.
Plant Museum continues 40-year Victorian Christmas Stroll tradition
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Plant Museum started 40 years ago as a three-night Christmas event to create awareness and get the community to come into the museum and experience an old-fashioned holiday tradition.
The Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Plant Museum started 40 years ago as a three-night Christmas event to create awareness and get the community to come into the museum and experience an old-fashioned holiday tradition.
Tampa video store owner hopes to tap into niche market
Shelby McIntyre, the owner of Viper Video, is banking on people buying DVDs, preferring nostalgia over streaming services.
Shelby McIntyre, the owner of Viper Video, is banking on people buying DVDs, preferring nostalgia over streaming services.
Cigar company to rehome 5,000 bats before renovating old Sanchez y Haya building
When The J.C. Newman Cigar Company bought the old Sanchez y Haya building back in 2020, right off the bat, they knew what their first task would be before they could begin a multi-million dollar renovation.
When The J.C. Newman Cigar Company bought the old Sanchez y Haya building back in 2020, right off the bat, they knew what their first task would be before they could begin a multi-million dollar renovation.
2 women hospitalized in Tampa shooting
Tampa police detectives are investigating what led up to a shooting that injured two women.
Tampa police detectives are investigating what led up to a shooting that injured two women.
Leaders look to address gun violence in East Tampa
Recent gun violence in East Tampa, where a 13-year-old was shot and killed just last week, has officials and residents trying to find ways to get people to put down their guns.
Recent gun violence in East Tampa, where a 13-year-old was shot and killed just last week, has officials and residents trying to find ways to get people to put down their guns.
Blue Christmas: Brandon family lighting the holidays with a Bolts theme
A family in Hillsborough County is mixing hockey with the holidays, decking the halls by decking out their house for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
A family in Hillsborough County is mixing hockey with the holidays, decking the halls by decking out their house for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tampa's Vila Brothers Park to get 'totally red white and blue' makeover namesakes always wanted
After bombs dropped on Pearl Harbor, Tampa brothers Joe and Willie Vila told their parents they were going to fight for America. All 7 Vila brothers ended up fighting in the war and the park that bears their name is getting an upgrade worthy of their service.
After bombs dropped on Pearl Harbor, Tampa brothers Joe and Willie Vila told their parents they were going to fight for America. All 7 Vila brothers ended up fighting in the war and the park that bears their name is getting an upgrade worthy of their service.
'GPS monitor would not protect anybody' from man accused of murder, dismemberment of PA woman
During a hearing Wednesday, Judge Catherine Catlin denied bond for Robert Kessler, who she said had a 'complete disregard for human life' after allegedly killing and dismembering a Pennsylvania woman and throwing her body parts in McKay Bay near downtown Tampa.
During a hearing Wednesday, Judge Catherine Catlin denied bond for Robert Kessler, who she said had a 'complete disregard for human life' after allegedly killing and dismembering a Pennsylvania woman and throwing her body parts in McKay Bay near downtown Tampa.
TPD dashboard shows illegal activity across city, hopes to bring police and citizens together to solve crime
The Tampa Police Department is launching a program to improve communication among citizens, and through the use of technology, keep people up-to-date on crimes happening in neighborhoods across the city.
The Tampa Police Department is launching a program to improve communication among citizens, and through the use of technology, keep people up-to-date on crimes happening in neighborhoods across the city.
Underground Film Festival gives Tampa movies chance on the silver screen
A Bay Area film festival is giving local independent filmmakers their chance on the silver screen.
A Bay Area film festival is giving local independent filmmakers their chance on the silver screen.
Sparkman Wharf kicks off Snowed Inn holiday event
Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa is launching its holiday-themed event Snowed Inn Sparkman during the month of December.
Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa is launching its holiday-themed event Snowed Inn Sparkman during the month of December.
4 in custody after firing shots at Tampa police officers
Tampa police say four people are in custody after several shots were fired at an unmarked police cruiser on Tuesday night.
Tampa police say four people are in custody after several shots were fired at an unmarked police cruiser on Tuesday night.
Leto High will be open for classes following overnight fire
The arts building at Leto High School in Tampa was damaged after a fire occurred late Tuesday night.
The arts building at Leto High School in Tampa was damaged after a fire occurred late Tuesday night.
Dog abandoned at Tampa International Airport ticket counter; police consider charges
A dog named Bama was supposed to be getting on a plane to Miami, but when his owner found out she didn't have the necessary paperwork with her, police say she dropped the leash and walked away. Now the senior pup has a new home.
A dog named Bama was supposed to be getting on a plane to Miami, but when his owner found out she didn't have the necessary paperwork with her, police say she dropped the leash and walked away. Now the senior pup has a new home.
Rapper from Riverview suspected in mysterious murder of Temple Terrace man
A Temple Terrace mother is desperate for answers after her son was found murdered on the side of a road in a remote area of northern Florida. A hip-hop performer from Riverview is being called a suspect, but the victim's mother says her family doesn't know the suspect or how he might have been involved with her son.
A Temple Terrace mother is desperate for answers after her son was found murdered on the side of a road in a remote area of northern Florida. A hip-hop performer from Riverview is being called a suspect, but the victim's mother says her family doesn't know the suspect or how he might have been involved with her son.
Skills Center Collaborative to bring new opportunities for East Tampa kids, families
The Skills Center broke ground Tuesday on a new 55,000-square-foot facility that will bring new jobs and a $25 million economic impact to East Tampa.
The Skills Center broke ground Tuesday on a new 55,000-square-foot facility that will bring new jobs and a $25 million economic impact to East Tampa.
Tampa man who shot officer pleads guilty, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Walter Jeziorski, III will spend 20 years in prison for shooting at two officers who knocked on his door back in 2018. One of the officers says he has long-term pain from his injuries.
Walter Jeziorski, III will spend 20 years in prison for shooting at two officers who knocked on his door back in 2018. One of the officers says he has long-term pain from his injuries.
Sharks and manatees mingle at TECO power plant discharge canal in Apollo Beach
On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.
On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.