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.
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.
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.
Failing street lights in Tampa emit bright purple hue
Street lights around Tampa usually illuminate a bright white color, but some purple lights are popping up across the city due to a manufacturer’s defect.
Street lights around Tampa usually illuminate a bright white color, but some purple lights are popping up across the city due to a manufacturer’s defect.
Man may get plea deal a decade after allegedly killing father in front of daughter on basketball court
Trevor Dooley, 80, may accept a plea agreement more than a decade after prosecutors say he shot and killed a man in front of his daughter on a Valrico basketball court.
Trevor Dooley, 80, may accept a plea agreement more than a decade after prosecutors say he shot and killed a man in front of his daughter on a Valrico basketball court.
Cryptocurrency continues trend toward mainstream as celebrities get onboard
Cryptocurrency is considered by some to be mainstream, especially after Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady said he wouldn't mind being paid in bitcoin, but despite the exposure, many people are still in the dark when it comes to online coins.
Cryptocurrency is considered by some to be mainstream, especially after Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady said he wouldn't mind being paid in bitcoin, but despite the exposure, many people are still in the dark when it comes to online coins.
Businesses around Port Tampa see boost as cruises make comeback
Tampa’s cruising comeback was set in the books Thursday morning, as the first cruise ship in a year and a half returned to port.
Tampa’s cruising comeback was set in the books Thursday morning, as the first cruise ship in a year and a half returned to port.
Officials crackdown on ‘snipe signs’ illegally placed on public property
From handwritten signs attached to utility poles to the ones stuck in the ground, any signs put up on public property without a permit are illegal.
From handwritten signs attached to utility poles to the ones stuck in the ground, any signs put up on public property without a permit are illegal.
HCSO: Teen in custody after allegedly planning school shooting
A 13-year-old girl is facing charges after making threats to harm students and staff at Henderson Hammock Charter School, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A 13-year-old girl is facing charges after making threats to harm students and staff at Henderson Hammock Charter School, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Now hiring? Job seekers say labor shortage is a myth after applications go unanswered
Joey Holz started an experiment: apply to 2 jobs a day for 30 days. Of the 60 he applied to, he got back 9 emails, 1 phone call, and 1 interview for a construction job advertised as full-time paying $10 an hour, but it was actually only part-time and started at Florida's minimum wage of $8.65.
Joey Holz started an experiment: apply to 2 jobs a day for 30 days. Of the 60 he applied to, he got back 9 emails, 1 phone call, and 1 interview for a construction job advertised as full-time paying $10 an hour, but it was actually only part-time and started at Florida's minimum wage of $8.65.
Daughter of man held hostage by Haitian gang describes 'unbearable' conditions
As the efforts continue to rescue 17 missionaries abducted by Haitian gangs over the weekend, a woman whose father survived a recent kidnapping in Haiti is telling the story of how her father was forced to live before his family paid the ransom.
As the efforts continue to rescue 17 missionaries abducted by Haitian gangs over the weekend, a woman whose father survived a recent kidnapping in Haiti is telling the story of how her father was forced to live before his family paid the ransom.
2 West Tampa cigar factories get new life as apartments, winery
Plans call for the Bustillo-Diaz factory on North Albany Avenue to be converted into apartments tentatively named Cigar Lofts on Albany. The developers say the century-old construction will make it a unique place to live.
Plans call for the Bustillo-Diaz factory on North Albany Avenue to be converted into apartments tentatively named Cigar Lofts on Albany. The developers say the century-old construction will make it a unique place to live.
Tampa mayor hopes to add more sidewalks by eliminating ‘many exceptions’ to ordinance
The Tampa City Council will consider changes to city code that would develop more sidewalks throughout the city and Mayor Jane Castor applauded the idea during a news conference Wednesday.
The Tampa City Council will consider changes to city code that would develop more sidewalks throughout the city and Mayor Jane Castor applauded the idea during a news conference Wednesday.
USF Botanical Gardens considered a ‘hidden gem in the middle of campus’
Nestled in the middle of the University of South Florida campus, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds make their home among a 10-acre botanical garden.
Nestled in the middle of the University of South Florida campus, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds make their home among a 10-acre botanical garden.
First work to expand I-275 at I-4 in Tampa begins Monday
Backups on Interstate 275 through Tampa may not ever go away, but the Florida Department of Transportation expects the congestion to ease up with the help of a construction project on I-275 just north of Interstate 4.
Backups on Interstate 275 through Tampa may not ever go away, but the Florida Department of Transportation expects the congestion to ease up with the help of a construction project on I-275 just north of Interstate 4.
Florida lawmaker proposes adding social media literacy to classroom education
Florida State Senator Danny Burgess (R-District 20) wants to empower students with information, pushing a new bill that would require schools to teach so-called social media literacy in the classrooms.
Florida State Senator Danny Burgess (R-District 20) wants to empower students with information, pushing a new bill that would require schools to teach so-called social media literacy in the classrooms.
Disruptions in food distribution complicate feeding students
From chicken to paper products and everything in between, school lunchrooms are going through major changes as shortages plague every aspect of American life.
From chicken to paper products and everything in between, school lunchrooms are going through major changes as shortages plague every aspect of American life.
Farmers, brewers toast successful Florida hop harvest
The fall harvest is underway for what could become a new cash crop in Florida – one that could make your beer taste better.
The fall harvest is underway for what could become a new cash crop in Florida – one that could make your beer taste better.
Cross Bay Ferry returns with extended evening hours
The Cross Bay Ferry is back for what will be its fifth year in service. It will again operate to and from Tampa and St. Petersburg’s waterfront, starting Thursday afternoon.
The Cross Bay Ferry is back for what will be its fifth year in service. It will again operate to and from Tampa and St. Petersburg’s waterfront, starting Thursday afternoon.
Judge gives break to defendant seen doing drugs during virtual court hearing
While waiting on Zoom for his case to be called, BJ Dreggors apparently forgot his phone camera was on and decided to pass the time by doing drugs. His status as a Marine Corps veteran helped change the judge's mind Tuesday.
While waiting on Zoom for his case to be called, BJ Dreggors apparently forgot his phone camera was on and decided to pass the time by doing drugs. His status as a Marine Corps veteran helped change the judge's mind Tuesday.
Federal government to ask for taxes on app transactions over $600
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.