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.
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.
Annual Hillsborough Hiking Spree starts Monday
Lace-up those hiking boots, Hillsborough County's Hiking Spree begins today.
Lace-up those hiking boots, Hillsborough County's Hiking Spree begins today.
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.
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.
'Armed and dangerous' suspect on the run after shooting at HCSO deputy during traffic stop
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who they say shot at a deputy at least eight times during a traffic stop Sunday morning.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who they say shot at a deputy at least eight times during a traffic stop Sunday morning.
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.
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.
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.
After being reported missing, Miguel Hernandez, 45, of Gibsonton, was arrested Friday morning on I-10 in connection with a South Florida homicide.
Halloween weekend forecast: Bay Area sees lowest temperatures since April
A cold front dropped Bay Area temperatures into the 50s and 60s, which the region hasn’t seen since April.
A cold front dropped Bay Area temperatures into the 50s and 60s, which the region hasn’t seen since April.
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.
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.
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.
The Cuban Club is one of the oldest Ybor buildings – and one of the most haunted in the U.S.
It’s the heart and soul of Ybor City, but its history is not for the faint of heart.
It’s the heart and soul of Ybor City, but its history is not for the faint of heart.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Owners of Lutz massage parlor arrested for operating illegal prostitution ring, investigators say
A married couple who owned a massage parlor in Lutz were using the business as a front to run a prostitution ring on property, investigators said.
A married couple who owned a massage parlor in Lutz were using the business as a front to run a prostitution ring on property, investigators said.
Man accused of killing father in front of daughter may get probation if victim’s family agrees to plea deal
Trevor Dooley may be sentenced to 3 years of probation for killing David James in front of his daughter on a basketball court, if James’ family agrees with the plea deal.
Trevor Dooley may be sentenced to 3 years of probation for killing David James in front of his daughter on a basketball court, if James’ family agrees with the plea deal.
Major staffing shortage leaves Hillsborough schools with 150 unstaffed bus routes
Hillsborough County Public Schools needs about 500 teachers, 100 custodial staff, 150 in student nutrition, and more than 130 bus drivers.
Hillsborough County Public Schools needs about 500 teachers, 100 custodial staff, 150 in student nutrition, and more than 130 bus drivers.
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.
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.



















