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.
Florida Aquarium employee's pet turkey visits ahead of Thanksgiving
A majestic pet turkey took a field trip to The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, checking out the array of fish and marine life.
A majestic pet turkey took a field trip to The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, checking out the array of fish and marine life.
Judge to defendant who did drugs on courtroom Zoom: 'You get clean, I'm happy'
A criminal defendant who got caught doing drugs during a virtual court hearing in June. He got scolded by the judge and wasn't allowed to take a plea deal. But now his luck has turned around.
A criminal defendant who got caught doing drugs during a virtual court hearing in June. He got scolded by the judge and wasn't allowed to take a plea deal. But now his luck has turned around.
Tampa fire rescue gets boost from remodeled Sulphur Springs station
In Tampa, the life-saving sound of a paramedic’s siren could be delayed. As the city grows, first responders try to keep up with more calls.
In Tampa, the life-saving sound of a paramedic’s siren could be delayed. As the city grows, first responders try to keep up with more calls.
Charity struggles to get bicycles for kids in need this Christmas
A Dover non-profit that gives hundreds of bicycles to those who need them every year is worried higher prices and limited supplies will limit the ability to fulfill its mission.
A Dover non-profit that gives hundreds of bicycles to those who need them every year is worried higher prices and limited supplies will limit the ability to fulfill its mission.
Murder victim was reported missing in Pennsylvania on same day that remains were found in bay
The mystery surrounding body parts found in McKay Bay is deepening, even as investigators in Pennsylvania shed some light on the days surrounding Stephanie Crone-Overholts’ initial disappearance.
The mystery surrounding body parts found in McKay Bay is deepening, even as investigators in Pennsylvania shed some light on the days surrounding Stephanie Crone-Overholts’ initial disappearance.
Tampa Bay True Crime Series: Cameron Herrin's deadly Bayshore crash
Three years ago, teenagers racing their cars along Bayshore killed a young mother and her baby. The young men are now in prison but there is a growing movement on social media to free one of them, driver Cameron Herrin.
Three years ago, teenagers racing their cars along Bayshore killed a young mother and her baby. The young men are now in prison but there is a growing movement on social media to free one of them, driver Cameron Herrin.
Public art goes digital in Tampa's new Water Street development
A garden of plants and light is one of the first pieces of public art to be installed in Tampa's new Water Street downtown development. But unlike a painting or a sculpture, it's designed with LEDs and colorful movements that can change and interact with its surroundings.
A garden of plants and light is one of the first pieces of public art to be installed in Tampa's new Water Street downtown development. But unlike a painting or a sculpture, it's designed with LEDs and colorful movements that can change and interact with its surroundings.
With supply down, Christmas tree prices are up this year
According to the American Christmas Tree Association, supply chain issues are affecting trees like so many other things. Fuel costs, port congestion, and extreme weather are all playing a factor in the overall number of trees available and their higher price tags.
According to the American Christmas Tree Association, supply chain issues are affecting trees like so many other things. Fuel costs, port congestion, and extreme weather are all playing a factor in the overall number of trees available and their higher price tags.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: It’s OK to not be OK during holiday season
While the holidays are a time that many people look forward to, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for everybody.
While the holidays are a time that many people look forward to, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for everybody.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay: 'Tis the season to check for kittens under your car hood
As the weather begins to cool down, shelters say there is an increase in kittens being badly injured from taking shelter in vehicle engines.
As the weather begins to cool down, shelters say there is an increase in kittens being badly injured from taking shelter in vehicle engines.
‘A little too extreme’: Tampa family could face fines for putting Christmas lights up before Thanksgiving
A Westchase family could face up to $1,000 in fines if they don’t take down their Christmas lights, which were put up on Nov. 6. Even the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas,' Mariah Carey, is weighing in.
A Westchase family could face up to $1,000 in fines if they don’t take down their Christmas lights, which were put up on Nov. 6. Even the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas,' Mariah Carey, is weighing in.
‘Be patient, be prepared’: TPA expects 80,000 travelers this holiday season
Sunday marked one of the busiest travel days of the season, and at Tampa International Airport, that was no exception.
Sunday marked one of the busiest travel days of the season, and at Tampa International Airport, that was no exception.
Hillsborough County deputies rescue Chihuahua after it fell into storm drain
A small Chihuahua is recovering after it fell down a storm drain in Clair-Mel on Sunday.
A small Chihuahua is recovering after it fell down a storm drain in Clair-Mel on Sunday.
‘It’s a crisis for us right now’: Humane Society at capacity, blames pandemic as it turns away animals
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says it is doubling up dogs in kennels and turning cats away because the shelter is completely full.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says it is doubling up dogs in kennels and turning cats away because the shelter is completely full.
Police identify victim after human remains found in McKay Bay; death ruled homicide
Stephanie Crone-Overholts has been identified as a homicide victim after anglers found human remains floating in McKay Bay last week, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Stephanie Crone-Overholts has been identified as a homicide victim after anglers found human remains floating in McKay Bay last week, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Metro Ministries urgently needs 500 Spanish-speaking volunteers
Thanksgiving is coming, and this time, it's Metro Ministries that is in need. The organization says the need for bilingual volunteers has exploded.
Thanksgiving is coming, and this time, it's Metro Ministries that is in need. The organization says the need for bilingual volunteers has exploded.
As passengers return to skies, TSA needs more agents
A Transportation Security Administration job fair began Friday and continues Saturday at the DoubleTree hotel on West Cypress Street.
A Transportation Security Administration job fair began Friday and continues Saturday at the DoubleTree hotel on West Cypress Street.
USF student studying disease control through mathematics may become school’s first Rhodes Scholar
At USF, 21-year-old Alexander Mercier of Odessa, majored in mathematics and microbiology, which lead him to start important research that may make him the school’s first Rhodes Scholar.
At USF, 21-year-old Alexander Mercier of Odessa, majored in mathematics and microbiology, which lead him to start important research that may make him the school’s first Rhodes Scholar.
Strap on your skates: Tampa's downtown Winter Village returns
The winter tradition returns to Curtis Hixon Park with a café, holiday shops, light displays, and, of course, the ice rink.
The winter tradition returns to Curtis Hixon Park with a café, holiday shops, light displays, and, of course, the ice rink.