Tampa doctors explain Ramsay Hunt syndrome following Justin Bieber diagnosis

Pop singer Justin Bieber shared on social media his diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome on Friday. He made the announcement in an Instagram video to let his fans know half of his face was paralyzed due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and it’s the reason he’s canceling upcoming concerts. 

Rape victim comes face-to-face with accused attacker in Tampa courtroom – 20 years later

For 20 agonizing years, a Tampa rape victim never knew who had attacked her in her home. Her case went cold for two decades, until DNA finally led police to a suspect -- the same man who she said once sent her taunting messages online.

Deputies arrest man accused of shooting, injuring 2 in Tampa

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say shot two people early Saturday morning.  

HCSO: Brandon mall shooting suspect arrested

A man accused of shooting and injuring another man outside the Westfield Brandon Mall on Friday has been arrested. 

TPD: Man’s body found floating in Tampa river

The Tampa Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult male was found floating in a river Saturday morning. 

Tampa exhibit highlights old Florida through kitschy  maps

Old Florida opened a world of wonder to the tourists of yesterday. Some of us were just kids at the time. 

Woman accused of DUI crashes head-on into motorcyclist, police say

The Tampa Police Department is investigating after they say a woman was driving under the influence with her child in the car when she hit a motorcyclist head-on and tried to flee. 

Tampa Rough Riders open museum to commemorate historic heroes

Tampa’s Rough Riders are a staple throughout the Bay Area, keeping the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and the members of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment alive. Now a museum exhibit is dedicated to educating the next generation about this historical era. 

Deputies identify suspect accused in Brandon mall shooting that injured 1

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Quran Deandre Johnson, 19, in connection with a shooting at the Westfield Brandon Mall on Friday.

Man shot after argument outside Westfield Brandon Mall, Hillsborough deputies say

A man was shot by another man he was arguing with outside the Westfield Brandon Mall Friday afternoon, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. 

Bay Area sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates sick, orphaned and injured animals

Spring may be coming to a close and summer is right around the corner, but baby animal season isn’t wrapping up anytime soon in Florida and one sanctuary is on a mission to take care of the little critters who can’t make it on their own. 

Police search for vehicle after 16-year-old shot in Tampa

Police are searching for a vehicle after a 16-year-old boy was shot on North 32nd Street and East Diana Street in Tampa, investigators said. 

Florida Aquarium unveils new exhibit to show importance of the ocean

The Florida Aquarium unveiled the Ocean Decade Exhibition, a traveling global art showcase that aims to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean.

Capitol Riots: Complete list of Tampa Bay area arrests in Jan. 6 attack

More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Man dies from critical injuries after Tampa shooting, detectives continue search for vehicle

Detectives with the Tampa Police Department said they are now investigating a Memorial Day weekend shooting as a homicide. A 21-year-old man who was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries from the shooting has died after being taken off life-support.