8 units damaged following Tampa apartment fire
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire that damaged several apartment units in Tampa.
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire that damaged several apartment units in Tampa.
Westbound lanes of Hillsborough Ave. reopen after deadly crash
A deadly crash blocked the westbound lanes of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa Tuesday afternoon.
A deadly crash blocked the westbound lanes of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa Tuesday afternoon.
Tampa Riverwalk lights up for the holidays
The city of Tampa kicked off the Riverwalk’s annual Holiday Spectacular Monday night.
The city of Tampa kicked off the Riverwalk’s annual Holiday Spectacular Monday night.
Habitat loss forces FWC to temporarily relax gopher tortoise relocation guidelines
There are rules in place to protect Florida's gopher tortoise population from land development, but a lack of places to relocate them has forced the state to relax the rules and environmentalists say that's bad news for the reptiles.
There are rules in place to protect Florida's gopher tortoise population from land development, but a lack of places to relocate them has forced the state to relax the rules and environmentalists say that's bad news for the reptiles.
Scientists race to develop variant-proof 'super vaccine'
The potential for variants to evade current COVID-19 vaccines has scientists from Pfizer and Moderna racing to develop yet another new type of shot that many are calling a ‘super vaccine,’ which could be variant-proof.
The potential for variants to evade current COVID-19 vaccines has scientists from Pfizer and Moderna racing to develop yet another new type of shot that many are calling a ‘super vaccine,’ which could be variant-proof.
Not everyone welcomes plan to ease Tampa's 'Malfunction Junction' traffic
Within the next several years, Interstate 275 will get another lane in both directions between Hillsborough Avenue and the I-4 interchange in Tampa, while an additional lane is planned for the I-275 southbound ramp towards Orlando.
Within the next several years, Interstate 275 will get another lane in both directions between Hillsborough Avenue and the I-4 interchange in Tampa, while an additional lane is planned for the I-275 southbound ramp towards Orlando.
No arrests after hundreds of children involved in brawl at Tampa trampoline park
Parents who recorded video of a massive brawl at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Tampa said a fight between a few kids quickly spiraled out of control. No one at Sky Zone responded for our request for comment about how they plan to prevent a repeat.
Parents who recorded video of a massive brawl at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Tampa said a fight between a few kids quickly spiraled out of control. No one at Sky Zone responded for our request for comment about how they plan to prevent a repeat.
How detectives tracked down man suspected of killing, dismembering Pennsylvania woman
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Early Learning Coalition offers resources, services to support young kids and families
A Tampa-area agency is taking steps to make sure young children have what they need to succeed in school.
A Tampa-area agency is taking steps to make sure young children have what they need to succeed in school.
Teen gunned down near Lee Davis Community Center dies
A 13-year-old who was shot near the Lee Davis Community Center at 22nd and 26th Ave. on Tuesday has died, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 13-year-old who was shot near the Lee Davis Community Center at 22nd and 26th Ave. on Tuesday has died, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Rising cost to rent in Bay Area crushing families
A new study says the cost of a new apartment for rent in Tampa has climbed 30% in just a year.
A new study says the cost of a new apartment for rent in Tampa has climbed 30% in just a year.
Hillsborough detectives investigating inmate death
Hillsborough County investigators are trying to determine what led up to the death of an inmate.
Hillsborough County investigators are trying to determine what led up to the death of an inmate.
Supply chain woes won't keep Metropolitan Ministries from Thanksgiving mission
Metropolitan Ministries reported that volunteers prepared 2,750 pounds of turkey, 1,800 pounds of mashed potatoes, and 100 gallons of gravy. That's not to mention 1,600 pounds of vegetables, 800 pounds of stuffing and more than 500 pies and desserts.
Metropolitan Ministries reported that volunteers prepared 2,750 pounds of turkey, 1,800 pounds of mashed potatoes, and 100 gallons of gravy. That's not to mention 1,600 pounds of vegetables, 800 pounds of stuffing and more than 500 pies and desserts.
Gunman on the run after shooting 13-year-old Tampa boy
A tight-knit Tampa community is desperate for answers after a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after being gunned down Tuesday night.
A tight-knit Tampa community is desperate for answers after a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after being gunned down Tuesday night.
Dog injured by gunfire in Alabama flown to Tampa for care and adoption
A dog hit by gunfire in Alabama is getting a second chance at a happy life thanks to a Bay Area pilot and the Suncoast Animal League.
A dog hit by gunfire in Alabama is getting a second chance at a happy life thanks to a Bay Area pilot and the Suncoast Animal League.
‘It is all respect’: Tampa community reacts to guilty verdict in Ahmaud Arbery case
On Wednesday, three men were found guilty of murdering Ahmad Arbery and the verdict brings new meaning to those who honor Arbery every day in Tampa.
On Wednesday, three men were found guilty of murdering Ahmad Arbery and the verdict brings new meaning to those who honor Arbery every day in Tampa.
Lutz man arrested in murder of woman whose partial remains were found in McKay Bay
Tampa police have made an arrest in the homicide of Stephanie Crone-Overholts, a Pennsylvania woman whose partial remains were discovered by fishermen in McKay Bay near downtown Tampa.
Tampa police have made an arrest in the homicide of Stephanie Crone-Overholts, a Pennsylvania woman whose partial remains were discovered by fishermen in McKay Bay near downtown Tampa.
Plant City mom avoids prison with plea deal, gets probation for baby's bathtub death
The 24-year-old teacher was charged with aggravated manslaughter of child in January, but 10 months later, she was taking a plea deal to a reduced charge of child neglect, which normally carries a five-year prison sentence.
The 24-year-old teacher was charged with aggravated manslaughter of child in January, but 10 months later, she was taking a plea deal to a reduced charge of child neglect, which normally carries a five-year prison sentence.
Small Business Saturday: Why shopping local is more important than ever
The holidays are a time of traditions and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) has made shopping local hers. Castor says 67 cents of every dollar spent at local businesses goes back into the local economy, which will be the key to continued recovery from the pandemic.
The holidays are a time of traditions and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) has made shopping local hers. Castor says 67 cents of every dollar spent at local businesses goes back into the local economy, which will be the key to continued recovery from the pandemic.
Lutz man buys $2 million lottery ticket at Tampa Circle K after nearly running out of gas
"I pulled into the Circle K at the last minute to fill up and decided to buy a Scratch-Off ticket...I was standing at the pumps when I suddenly realized I was holding a $2 million winning ticket! I was so excited that I left before my tank was full," said the Lutz man.
"I pulled into the Circle K at the last minute to fill up and decided to buy a Scratch-Off ticket...I was standing at the pumps when I suddenly realized I was holding a $2 million winning ticket! I was so excited that I left before my tank was full," said the Lutz man.