Tampa actor to bring Grandpa Munster back from the dead in upcoming monster movie

For the first time in more than 50 years, one of America's favorite TV families is getting a reboot on the big screen and it'll co-star an actor with ties to Tampa Bay.

Citizen review board praises IA investigation, questions decision not to prosecute

Members of the Tampa citizen review board praised the work of the Tampa Police Department’s internal affairs department while simultaneously questioning the State Attorney’s Office decision not to prosecute a former officer.

Deals may bring Tampa closer to goal of 10,000 new affordable housing units

While local downtowns are booming with luxury condos, there's a critical need for affordable housing. Mayor Castor has set a goal of 10,000 new affordable housing units by 2027.

Man claims he wasn’t driving car in crash that killed mother of 5

Jurors continue to hear testimony in the trial of a man accused of killing a mother of five nearly two years ago on Interstate 75. 

Rate hike coming for TECO, FP&L utility customers

Customers of both TECO and Florida Power & Light will soon be paying more for electricity. The state’s Public Service Commission unanimously approved the new multi-year rate plans, as both utility companies shift towards solar power.

Air Force veteran's initiative helps protect Afghans vulnerable to Taliban violence

Air Force veteran Maj. Jessica and a team created the Save Settle Support Initiative, or S3I – to support Afghans who do not qualify for US visas, but could be targeted by the Taliban as a public figure or a woman.

Tampa firefighters reunite Ybor City hen with her baby chicks after storm drain rescue

A few baby chicks were separated from their mother hen in Ybor City after falling into a storm drain. They were briefly stranded on a little dirt island in the corner of the drain before Tampa firefighters netted them, reunited them with their mother.

Tampa 10-year-old thanks Tom Brady for helping him survive cancer battle

A 10-year-old cancer survivor got to thank his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer. The touching moment played out during Sunday night's Bucs game in Tampa when Brady caught up with the young fan after the game.

Jurors won't hear DUI manslaughter suspect's statements to police

Accused DUI killer Jeremy Guerrero is headed to trial this week presumably feeling good about his chances after a big win in court.

Malfunction Junction: I-275 construction to expand lanes in Tampa begins Monday

To ease congestion, FDOT is adding a new lane in each direction from I-275 near I-4 to just north of Hillsborough Avenue. Construction begins Monday.

Neighbors prepare for 'Malfunction Junction' construction to expand starting Monday

Expect some big changes starting Monday in the spot that's become known as "malfunction junction." Construction begins on a major project designed to ease congestion at the I-275/I-4 interchange in Tampa, but some neighbors in the area are raising concerns about the timing of it all.

Hillsborough County firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

Giovanni Ciancio, 55, a driver/engineer with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue died from complications of COVID-19, according to HCFR. 

After delays, first defendant to plead guilty in Capitol riot begins jail sentence

The first defendant to plead guilty to his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol is now in jail, serving eight months in federal prison. But new court filings show Paul Hodgkins, of Tampa, fought to stay out of jail despite accepting a plea deal in his case.

FHP searching for hit-and-run driver who killed 71-year-old bicyclist in Brandon

FHP is searching for a hit-and-run driver who veered into the bike lane and hit a 71-year-old bicyclist, then left him to die. Troopers believe the vehicle is a 2016-2019 BMW X-1 SUV with significant front-right damage.