2 critically injured in Tampa shooting, police say

Tampa police are investigating a shooting that critically injured two men early Sunday morning.

HCSO: 1 shot, killed at Tampa nightclub

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot and killed at a Tampa nightclub early Sunday morning. 

Missing Tampa man’s ID found at DeSoto Park

Family and friends of John Larson continue to search for the 24-year-old more than a month after he disappeared while on his way to meet friends in Ybor City. 

Bay Area pastors, church workers on once-secret Southern Baptist sex abuse list

Southern Baptist leaders on Thursday released a previously secret list of hundreds of church officials and workers they say have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors. 

HCSO: Murder suspect found hiding in bushes following fatal fight

A woman is dead and a man is facing first-degree murder charges following a fight early Saturday morning in Lithia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. 

'A complete nightmare': Tampa cigar shop plagued by fake Google reviews

A popular Tampa cigar bar has quickly become a fan favorite since it opened for business last year. But, a recent onslaught of negative reviews were able to drop her business' Google rating within 48 hours. Tech experts said negative fake reviews are a rising trend.

Daughter comes face-to-face with father accused of kidnapping, nearly killing Tampa mother

The daughter of a man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife and plotting a murder suicide came face-to-face with her father for the first time in five years in a Tampa courtroom.

City of Tampa attempts to curb vandalism with 'Love your Park' campaign

The city of Tampa is launching a campaign to decrease vandalism at city parks, which it says has increased over the course of this year.

'Part of the puzzle': Tampa City Council approves new steps to help solve housing crisis

Calls for solutions to fix Tampa’s housing crisis inched forward Thursday after the city council approved steps toward a tenants' advocacy office and looking into a landlord ordinance.

Two years later: How George Floyd's death has changed policing federally, locally

On Wednesday, the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on changes to the way federal law enforcement officers operate, including a national law enforcement database to track officer misconduct, mandating body worn cameras on patrol and banning choke holds and no knock warrants.

Alligator waddles across Tampa road, stopping morning traffic

It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.

'Badge for Baseball' clinic helps youth make connections with local law enforcement

Officers with the Tampa Police Department are coming together for a special "Badges for Baseball" clinic in Tampa. The event put on by the Cal Ripkin Sr., Foundation pairs law enforcement personnel with underserved youth and uses team sports like baseball to teach them valuable life skills.

Rays' Kevin Kiermaier saves the University of Tampa's baseball season

The University of Tampa baseball team has reached the NCAA tournament for 20 straight years. UT is hosting a super regional this weekend against Rollins College with a trip to the Division II World Series at stake.

Walmart drone delivery coming to Tampa in latest expansion

Walmart announced plans to expand its drone delivery service across six states to include 34 sites by the end of the year -- and that includes Florida.