Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants death penalty tossed in case
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson will be in court Thursday. He wants the death penalty thrown out in his case.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson will be in court Thursday. He wants the death penalty thrown out in his case.
Selmon Extension remains closed three days after loose steel discovery
The closure of Tampa's Selmon Expressway Extension entered its third day Wednesday, impacting tens of thousands of drivers, especially during the busy morning commute.
The closure of Tampa's Selmon Expressway Extension entered its third day Wednesday, impacting tens of thousands of drivers, especially during the busy morning commute.
Street racing suspects arrested in 2021 crash that killed 2 women at Ruskin intersection, troopers say
Last summer, two men were racing down a Ruskin road when they crashed into another vehicle, killing two women, ages 19 and 20, troopers said. Both drivers were arrested Wednesday.
Last summer, two men were racing down a Ruskin road when they crashed into another vehicle, killing two women, ages 19 and 20, troopers said. Both drivers were arrested Wednesday.
Tampa man arrested for having sex with 11-year-old after meeting at gas station, deputies say
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a 33-year-old man, saying he picked up a child at a gas station and had sex with her.
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a 33-year-old man, saying he picked up a child at a gas station and had sex with her.
Tampa volunteers rescue newborn baby from Ukraine
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
MacKenzie Scott's $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity includes nearly $20 million for Tampa Bay area
MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its affiliates, including nearly $20 million for two Habitat organizations in the Tampa Bay area who plan to use the money to address the affordable housing crisis in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. It's the billionaire philanthropist's largest donation since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth.
MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its affiliates, including nearly $20 million for two Habitat organizations in the Tampa Bay area who plan to use the money to address the affordable housing crisis in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. It's the billionaire philanthropist's largest donation since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth.
Bay Area businesses warned by FBI to watch for suspicious chemical purchases
The FBI is not mincing words in its latest alert for businesses in the Tampa Bay area and around the country. In a letter to some local businesses, the FBI said, “Recent events have reinforced concerns about violent extremist activity in the United States.”
The FBI is not mincing words in its latest alert for businesses in the Tampa Bay area and around the country. In a letter to some local businesses, the FBI said, “Recent events have reinforced concerns about violent extremist activity in the United States.”
9-year-old shot after argument between teen boys on basketball court in Robles Park, TPD says
The Tampa Police Department said a fight between teen boys ended in the shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Robles Park Tuesday.
The Tampa Police Department said a fight between teen boys ended in the shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Robles Park Tuesday.
Trial begins for driver accused of killing man in Tampa area hit-and-run crash
Opening arguments began Tuesday in the case of a driver accused of speeding away from police, slamming into a vehicle, and killing the man driving. He wasn't arrested until a year after the deadly hit-and-run.
Opening arguments began Tuesday in the case of a driver accused of speeding away from police, slamming into a vehicle, and killing the man driving. He wasn't arrested until a year after the deadly hit-and-run.
Academy of Holy Names students bring fun for local migrant children in mission trip
Academy of Holy Names Catholic School students stayed local for their annual mission trip due to the pandemic. They provided the fun for children at the Plant City Migrant Trailer Community Park.
Academy of Holy Names Catholic School students stayed local for their annual mission trip due to the pandemic. They provided the fun for children at the Plant City Migrant Trailer Community Park.
Vehicle crashes into Denny's restaurant in Ruskin, deputies say
Hillsborough County first responders say a vehicle crashed into a Denny's restaurant on Tuesday morning.
Hillsborough County first responders say a vehicle crashed into a Denny's restaurant on Tuesday morning.
Tampa police: Man dies after being shot in car
Tampa police are investigating after a man was found shot in a car.
Tampa police are investigating after a man was found shot in a car.
Meet the 92-year-old woman behind TPA's logo, color-coded zones
Millions of passengers travel through Tampa International Airport every year and folks are able to easily find their way around thanks to Jane Davis Doggett.
Millions of passengers travel through Tampa International Airport every year and folks are able to easily find their way around thanks to Jane Davis Doggett.
Tampa pastor accused of molesting his foster children
An 81-year-old Tampa pastor is in jail after being accused of molesting girls he took in as foster children, according to the Tampa Police Department.
An 81-year-old Tampa pastor is in jail after being accused of molesting girls he took in as foster children, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Warnings for potential cyberattacks grow as Russian invasion of Ukraine persists
The White House is warning that the Russian government is planning cyberattacks, potentially against the United States.
The White House is warning that the Russian government is planning cyberattacks, potentially against the United States.
East Tampa soon to have new affordable housing options
Three homes are under construction at Wast Emma street and East 32nd Avenue.
Three homes are under construction at Wast Emma street and East 32nd Avenue.
Selmon Extension closed until further notice after crews discover loose steel wires
Tampa transportation officials have closed the Selmon Extension for repairs as a safety precaution after crews discovered two steel wires came loose from their anchors. Officials have not yet said when the Extension will reopen.
Tampa transportation officials have closed the Selmon Extension for repairs as a safety precaution after crews discovered two steel wires came loose from their anchors. Officials have not yet said when the Extension will reopen.
New jury to decide if convicted double-murder gets life in prison or death
He's been sitting on death row for 15 years, but convicted double-murderer William Deparvine is back in a Tampa courtroom after a court ruling forced him to be resentenced.
He's been sitting on death row for 15 years, but convicted double-murderer William Deparvine is back in a Tampa courtroom after a court ruling forced him to be resentenced.
No injuries after Tampa home on Sligh Avenue heavily damaged by fire
A home in Tampa appears to be a total loss after a Monday morning fire.
A home in Tampa appears to be a total loss after a Monday morning fire.
Deputies: Murder suspect on the run after Plant City shooting
Investigators said Lee was last seen driving in a newer-model white Honda sedan near the shooting scene. They warned he may be armed with a handgun.
Investigators said Lee was last seen driving in a newer-model white Honda sedan near the shooting scene. They warned he may be armed with a handgun.