Police hope tattoo leads to answers after second body part found in McKay Bay
Tampa police have launched a death investigation after a second human body part was found in McKay Bay.
Tampa police have launched a death investigation after a second human body part was found in McKay Bay.
Tyrone Johnson could be sentenced to death after jury finds him guilty of murder
A jury found Tyrone Johnson guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder in the deaths of his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, which means he could be sentenced to death.
A jury found Tyrone Johnson guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder in the deaths of his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, which means he could be sentenced to death.
Intention unclear of man who fatally shot himself while in car on Howard Frankland Bridge
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a man who appears to have shot himself while riding in a vehicle on the Howard Frankland Bridge has died from his injuries. The incident happened just after 11 a.m. Friday on the hump of the bridge's northbound side.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a man who appears to have shot himself while riding in a vehicle on the Howard Frankland Bridge has died from his injuries. The incident happened just after 11 a.m. Friday on the hump of the bridge's northbound side.
Plant City leaders hope mural helps area maintain small-town feel amid rapid growth
A small part of historic Plant City is getting a fresh coat of paint. Artist Keith Goodson is painting a new mural on the side of the Whistle Stop Cafe, a Plant City institution.
A small part of historic Plant City is getting a fresh coat of paint. Artist Keith Goodson is painting a new mural on the side of the Whistle Stop Cafe, a Plant City institution.
Tampa police investigating deadly pedestrian crash
Tampa police said a fatal crash occurred Friday morning that shut down a roadway for a couple of hours.
Tampa police said a fatal crash occurred Friday morning that shut down a roadway for a couple of hours.
Semi-truck driver dies following early-morning crash in Tampa
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the Riverview man behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer died following a crash in Tampa.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the Riverview man behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer died following a crash in Tampa.
Florida Strawberry Festival reveals 2022 musical lineup
The Florida Strawberry Festival released its entertainment lineup for the 2022 event, featuring everyone from Boyz II Men to The Oak Ridge Boys to Sammy Hagar.
The Florida Strawberry Festival released its entertainment lineup for the 2022 event, featuring everyone from Boyz II Men to The Oak Ridge Boys to Sammy Hagar.
One person found dead in Tampa mobile home fire
Hillsborough County fire officials are investigating the cause of a mobile home fire where one person was found dead.
Hillsborough County fire officials are investigating the cause of a mobile home fire where one person was found dead.
Veteran guitar instructor creating memorial instrument for fallen service members
A Tampa guitar instructor who designs incredible handmade guitars has been working on an extra special project. He's building a custom guitar for one of his students who lost two brothers in Afghanistan. It's been an emotional journey as he crafts this musical memorial.
A Tampa guitar instructor who designs incredible handmade guitars has been working on an extra special project. He's building a custom guitar for one of his students who lost two brothers in Afghanistan. It's been an emotional journey as he crafts this musical memorial.
Tampa veteran anxiously awaits heart transplant
Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.
Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.
Police: Human body part found by angler in Tampa Bay
A fisherman called police early Thursday evening after spotting what looked like a human body part floating in McKay Bay.
A fisherman called police early Thursday evening after spotting what looked like a human body part floating in McKay Bay.
'Invisible wounds' continue to plague veterans
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
Bay Area veteran turns to podcast to help other veterans across the globe
Bill Hodges is an Air Force veteran with a professional speaking background. He uses a podcast to help other veterans maximize and understand the benefits due to them after going through his own claim with Veterans Affairs.
Bill Hodges is an Air Force veteran with a professional speaking background. He uses a podcast to help other veterans maximize and understand the benefits due to them after going through his own claim with Veterans Affairs.
Prosecutors say man accused of driving drunk, killing 2 in wrong-way crash is faking mental illness
After years of avoiding public appearances, the man accused of causing a double-fatal crash in 2016 showed up for a virtual court hearing that focused on his mental health.
After years of avoiding public appearances, the man accused of causing a double-fatal crash in 2016 showed up for a virtual court hearing that focused on his mental health.
Elementary school built by Tampa philanthropist to emphasize ethics, morals, spirituality and academics
The school built by Patel isn’t the building, it’s the ideas of a man who made millions in healthcare, whose passion is teaching - not just academics.
The school built by Patel isn’t the building, it’s the ideas of a man who made millions in healthcare, whose passion is teaching - not just academics.
'Cage Fight:' Gloves come off for Carole Baskin's new docuseries
Carole Baskin -- founder of Big Cat Rescue -- says she and her husband were betrayed by the producers of Netflix’s hit series "Tiger King." Now they hope to set the record straight with their new streaming series, "Carole Baskin's Cage Fight."
Carole Baskin -- founder of Big Cat Rescue -- says she and her husband were betrayed by the producers of Netflix’s hit series "Tiger King." Now they hope to set the record straight with their new streaming series, "Carole Baskin's Cage Fight."
Tampa-based lifestyle influencer's top 5 tips to easily refresh your home
Refreshing your home doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive – and it might be as simple as clicking "follow" on Lifestyle with Melonie Graves.
Refreshing your home doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive – and it might be as simple as clicking "follow" on Lifestyle with Melonie Graves.
Students, hotels benefit from hands-on college program
Students at the University of South Florida's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will soon be able to get hands-on experience working in a hotel before graduation.
Students at the University of South Florida's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will soon be able to get hands-on experience working in a hotel before graduation.
After 2 failed projects, 5-star hotel, high-rise condo building planned for property along Tampa’s Riverwalk
The public recently got its first look at the five-star hotel and 37-story condominium building set to open along Tampa’s Riverwalk in 2024.
The public recently got its first look at the five-star hotel and 37-story condominium building set to open along Tampa’s Riverwalk in 2024.
Cold and calculated killing or crime of passion? Tyrone Johnson capital murder trial continues
On the third day of the capital murder trial of defendant Tyrone Johnson, the jury was shown video of his police interview after he allegedly gunned down his girlfriend, Stephanie Willis, and her 10-year-old son Ricky, in a bedroom apartment they shared with Johnson.
On the third day of the capital murder trial of defendant Tyrone Johnson, the jury was shown video of his police interview after he allegedly gunned down his girlfriend, Stephanie Willis, and her 10-year-old son Ricky, in a bedroom apartment they shared with Johnson.