Tampa, St. Pete mayors say Rays need to decide where their future home will be
Tampa Bay mayors and baseball fans said it’s time for the Rays to decide about the location of their future ballpark. The saga has gone on for more than a decade, and the Tampa Bay Rays will leave Tropicana Field when their lease is up in 2027.
Tampa Bay mayors and baseball fans said it’s time for the Rays to decide about the location of their future ballpark. The saga has gone on for more than a decade, and the Tampa Bay Rays will leave Tropicana Field when their lease is up in 2027.
TPD: Six arrested in drug bust at Seminole Heights motel after month-long investigation
The Tampa Police Department is cracking down on nuisance hotels and motels. After receiving several complaints of ongoing criminal activity occurring at hotels and motels in Seminole Heights, TPD began surveilling several businesses along Nebraska Avenue.
The Tampa Police Department is cracking down on nuisance hotels and motels. After receiving several complaints of ongoing criminal activity occurring at hotels and motels in Seminole Heights, TPD began surveilling several businesses along Nebraska Avenue.
Doctors say Tampa man accused of killing father as a teen is faking mental illness
Years after Ismael Ali was arrested for killing his father, doctors say he is mentally competent to stand trial.
Years after Ismael Ali was arrested for killing his father, doctors say he is mentally competent to stand trial.
1969 Tampa Pizza Hut ad featuring Grim Reaper one of many weird finds during USF Oracle digitization
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Suspect wanted in 2 Tampa murders drowns in Missouri river, investigators say
22-year-old Sherron McCombs Jr. was on the run with warrants out for his arrest for two separate murders in Tampa. But he drowned in a Missouri river over the weekend, with investigators saying he began to panic as he went under, and never resurfaced.
22-year-old Sherron McCombs Jr. was on the run with warrants out for his arrest for two separate murders in Tampa. But he drowned in a Missouri river over the weekend, with investigators saying he began to panic as he went under, and never resurfaced.
Newest Buccaneers look to make impression with full house at mini-camp
With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.
With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.
Accused police impersonator pleads not guilty in elaborate armed crime spree
One of four men arrested on federal robbery charges wants to clear his name.
One of four men arrested on federal robbery charges wants to clear his name.
Drivers detoured after road collapse on Brorein, Parker streets in Tampa
Tampa crews closed the westbound lanes of West Brorein Street near South Parker Street after a portion of the road caved in, officials said.
Tampa crews closed the westbound lanes of West Brorein Street near South Parker Street after a portion of the road caved in, officials said.
Seffner boy rescued from burning home reunited with deputies who saved him
The Hillsborough County deputies who pulled a young Seffner boy out of a burning home were formally recognized and honored by the sheriff's office. The 9-year-old reunited with the ones who rescued him.
The Hillsborough County deputies who pulled a young Seffner boy out of a burning home were formally recognized and honored by the sheriff's office. The 9-year-old reunited with the ones who rescued him.
Armed murder suspect who held girlfriend hostage in Wimauma shed killed by SWAT member, sheriff says
A single shot killed a murder suspect, who was barricaded inside a shed in Wimauma while holding his girlfriend hostage. Hillsborough deputies responded to the property after the suspect called his friend to help his "dispose of some trash." It turned out the trash was a human body, the sheriff says.
A single shot killed a murder suspect, who was barricaded inside a shed in Wimauma while holding his girlfriend hostage. Hillsborough deputies responded to the property after the suspect called his friend to help his "dispose of some trash." It turned out the trash was a human body, the sheriff says.
Multiple cats shot with pellet guns in Hillsborough County mobile home community
Multiple cats have been shot in a Hillsborough County community, and now, animal control is investigating. Officials said someone fired pellets at the cats, and at least three have died from their injuries.
Multiple cats have been shot in a Hillsborough County community, and now, animal control is investigating. Officials said someone fired pellets at the cats, and at least three have died from their injuries.
75,000 Hillsborough County residents in evacuation zone for first time
Hillsborough County officials released new evacuation zones, and the changes made have put 75,000 people in an evacuation zone for the first time.
Hillsborough County officials released new evacuation zones, and the changes made have put 75,000 people in an evacuation zone for the first time.
Impact-resistant doors, windows, garage doors tax-free starting July 1 in Florida
For anyone who’s considering home upgrades before hurricane season ramps up, the state of Florida has some incentives to help get those projects going.
For anyone who’s considering home upgrades before hurricane season ramps up, the state of Florida has some incentives to help get those projects going.
After 2 deadly shootings in 1 day, Tampa police highlight nearly 80 guns stolen from unlocked cars
After two deadly shootings in East Tampa Monday, Tampa police pointed out that nearly 80 guns have been reported stolen from unlocked cars in the city this year.
After two deadly shootings in East Tampa Monday, Tampa police pointed out that nearly 80 guns have been reported stolen from unlocked cars in the city this year.
Gibsonton is location for new creature feature film
The Beast Comes At Midnight is a new horror movie filmed in Tampa Bay. The movie will have a free first look screening this Saturday, June 11, at Tampa Theatre at 1pm.
The Beast Comes At Midnight is a new horror movie filmed in Tampa Bay. The movie will have a free first look screening this Saturday, June 11, at Tampa Theatre at 1pm.
'This is our house, and it is built by legends': Lightning hype man's new rap brings the energy
Last year, Vo Williams' pre-game anthem, "Ready Set," brought electricity to pre-games. This year, he hopes his new track, "Thunder and Lightning," sets the stage for a 3-peat.
Last year, Vo Williams' pre-game anthem, "Ready Set," brought electricity to pre-games. This year, he hopes his new track, "Thunder and Lightning," sets the stage for a 3-peat.
Carrollwood woman headed to Florida State hospital after prosecutors say she killed her sister
Prosecutors said jealousy between two sisters ended in betrayal and murder. According to officials, 68-year-old Debra Patton killed her sister and then buried her in the backyard of their Carrollwood home.
Prosecutors said jealousy between two sisters ended in betrayal and murder. According to officials, 68-year-old Debra Patton killed her sister and then buried her in the backyard of their Carrollwood home.
Hillsborough residents can get up to speed on I-75 interchange improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting in-person and open house meetings on Tuesday so motorists can learn more and ask questions about the Big Bend Corridor Improvement Project.
The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting in-person and open house meetings on Tuesday so motorists can learn more and ask questions about the Big Bend Corridor Improvement Project.
Body of 21-year-old found in Tampa Bay after Howard Frankland Bridge crash, troopers say
Florida troopers are trying to figure out how a driver involved in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge ended up in the waters of Tampa Bay.
Florida troopers are trying to figure out how a driver involved in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge ended up in the waters of Tampa Bay.
Hillsborough County releases new evacuation zones for residents
One week into hurricane season, Florida has already had its first brush with a tropical disturbance. Hillsborough County officials just released new evacuation zones, and the map changes put 75,000 people in an evacuation zone for the first time.
One week into hurricane season, Florida has already had its first brush with a tropical disturbance. Hillsborough County officials just released new evacuation zones, and the map changes put 75,000 people in an evacuation zone for the first time.