Closed for over a year, Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach finally reopens

With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.

Tampa boaters try to scare cancer away during Halloween festivities

Adored with jack-o-lanterns, ghosts and skeletons, nearly 30 boats lit up the Hillsborough River Saturday night to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer.

Tampa looter gets probation, mental health care for role in 2020 riot, must pay thousands to CVS

After making a plea deal with the state, and pleading guilty to her involvement in the looting and rioting that happened near University Mall in Tampa in May 2020, Promise Goodwine is a free woman. 

Tampa police locate missing, endangered 80-year-old man

Police in Tampa have located an 80-year-old man who was reported missing and endangered. No additional details were provided. 

Troopers locate, arrest missing Gibsonton man on murder charges

After being reported missing, Miguel Hernandez, 45, of Gibsonton, was arrested Friday morning on I-10 in connection with a South Florida homicide. 

Rolling Stones bring satisfaction to Tampa after COVID-postponed show

More than a year after COVID-19 shutdowns put the Rolling Stones' 2020 'No Filter' Tour on hold, the band put on a show at RayJ Friday night.

TPD seeks tips after demolition crew finds woman's body in abandoned house

Construction workers did a final walk-through of a home before it was to be demolished, but instead of an empty house, they found a woman's body. A month later, police still don't know how she died.

Tampa German shepherd taking part in global competition for 'bragging rights'

Arik, a German shepherd from Tampa, is competing for the world championship for IGP, a challenging three-part sport originally designed as a breed test for the German shepherd

Jesuit-Lightning family ties run deep

Tampa Jesuit's mascot may be the Tigers, but there's no shortage of Tampa Bay Lightning lineage on the hockey team. Freshman goaltender Justin Brisebois is the son of Lightning GM Julian Brisbois.

Cat on funeral home roof becomes neighborhood icon

Drive by the Adams & Jennings Funeral Home on Nebraska Avenue in Tampa and you'll see something that could have you take pause. 

Tampa officials to close COVID-19 test site at Al Barnes Park due to low demand

Tampa city officials plan to close the COVID-19 testing site at Al Barnes Park, citing a drop of new cases in Hillsborough County and lower demand for testing.

Supply chain issues putting a strain on Tampa Bay hunger relief organizations

Supply chain issues are not just causing grocery prices to shoot up, they're also putting a strain on Tampa Bay area food banks that are working to feed people in need.

Who's getting tip money at Raymond James Stadium? Not the workers, some say

Charma Putzke has worked at concession stands at Raymond James Stadium for the last month and a half. And though her customers have tipped – many generously – she says she’s never seen a dime of it.