Project Dynamo continues rescuing US citizens from Ukraine amid rising threat to Kyiv
A Tampa-based non-profit is leading the effort to help U.S. citizens escape from Ukraine as Russia's full scale invasion continues to unfold.
A Tampa-based non-profit is leading the effort to help U.S. citizens escape from Ukraine as Russia's full scale invasion continues to unfold.
Blanche Armwood broke barriers for women, African-Americans in Tampa
You may have passed her along the Tampa Riverwalk, or driven by her final resting place in Ybor City. Maybe you know someone who goes to Seffner’s Armwood High School. But chances are, you may not know Blanche Armwood’s story.
You may have passed her along the Tampa Riverwalk, or driven by her final resting place in Ybor City. Maybe you know someone who goes to Seffner’s Armwood High School. But chances are, you may not know Blanche Armwood’s story.
Bartow baseball team honors 6-year-old player killed in dirt bike crash
Community members came together to remember 6-year-old Mikey Harmon-Almeida who died in early February after being hit by a dirt bike. Bartow Baseball honored him on Saturday during the league's opening ceremonies.
Community members came together to remember 6-year-old Mikey Harmon-Almeida who died in early February after being hit by a dirt bike. Bartow Baseball honored him on Saturday during the league's opening ceremonies.
From Plant High to Harvard: True Food Kitchen's CEO marks homecoming with new Midtown location
Christine Barone went to Plant High School and lived in Tampa for seven years before going to college at Harvard University. Now she's the CEO of True Food Kitchen, made popular by Oprah and founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, and they're opening a new location in Midtown Tampa.
Christine Barone went to Plant High School and lived in Tampa for seven years before going to college at Harvard University. Now she's the CEO of True Food Kitchen, made popular by Oprah and founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, and they're opening a new location in Midtown Tampa.
Former NFL players inspire children to go for their dreams
When your NFL career is done and you've hung up your helmet, what's the next play? Some players are going back to where they started - schools and gyms - to coach the next generation, not just on the field, but in life.
When your NFL career is done and you've hung up your helmet, what's the next play? Some players are going back to where they started - schools and gyms - to coach the next generation, not just on the field, but in life.
Tampa man carries on deviled crab tradition inspired by Ybor City immigrants
After immigrating to the area from the Bahamas, Pappy Derose started making devil crabs at an Ybor restaurant and now he carries on a legacy that started more than 100 years ago.
After immigrating to the area from the Bahamas, Pappy Derose started making devil crabs at an Ybor restaurant and now he carries on a legacy that started more than 100 years ago.
Bay Area Navy SEAL helps evacuate Ukrainians as others prepare to fight
As Russian troops close in on Kyiv, Tampa Bay residents with family in Ukraine's capital are holding out hope that their loved ones will survive.
As Russian troops close in on Kyiv, Tampa Bay residents with family in Ukraine's capital are holding out hope that their loved ones will survive.
Gasparilla Music Festival recycles tunes, helps kids keep the music going all year long
The three-day Gasparilla Music Festival isn’t just about the bands on stage, the festival actually helps keep the music going all year round by gifting instruments to Bay Area students.
The three-day Gasparilla Music Festival isn’t just about the bands on stage, the festival actually helps keep the music going all year round by gifting instruments to Bay Area students.
Allergy season hits Floridians hard as warm temperatures spring early
Congestion, watery eyes, runny nose; they're symptoms many Floridians know well, but this year, allergy season came early with an unseasonably warm December.
Congestion, watery eyes, runny nose; they're symptoms many Floridians know well, but this year, allergy season came early with an unseasonably warm December.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Tampa-based group of military veterans says 2nd rescue operation of Americans underway
Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based nonprofit rescue group made up of mostly military veterans, says its second rescue operation to evacuate Americans from Ukraine is underway amid Russia's invasion into the country.
Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based nonprofit rescue group made up of mostly military veterans, says its second rescue operation to evacuate Americans from Ukraine is underway amid Russia's invasion into the country.
‘Where’s your compassion?’ Speakers make plea for rent control, Tampa city council explores other solutions
On Thursday, Tampa City Council was flooded with pleas from people asking them to take action against out-of-control rising rent. While they did come up with a few solutions, they stopped short of declaring an emergency, which would've put rent control up for a vote.
On Thursday, Tampa City Council was flooded with pleas from people asking them to take action against out-of-control rising rent. While they did come up with a few solutions, they stopped short of declaring an emergency, which would've put rent control up for a vote.
Russia-Ukraine conflict: What led to invasion?
The world’s eyes are on Ukraine as Russian forces continue their assault on Ukrainian land as Russian president Vladimir Putin angles for control.
The world’s eyes are on Ukraine as Russian forces continue their assault on Ukrainian land as Russian president Vladimir Putin angles for control.
Florida gas prices may go up as Russian conflict with Ukraine plays out
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending shock and concern across the globe. The first direct impact most Americans might feel will be at the gas pump.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending shock and concern across the globe. The first direct impact most Americans might feel will be at the gas pump.
Globs of grease, baby wipes form 'fatburg,' cause sewage spills in Tampa
So-called fatburgs are causing major sewage backups in parts of Tampa. Officials are warning residents not to pour grease down drains, and not to flush any type of wipes -- even the "flushable" ones -- to prevent more wastewater spills from happening.
So-called fatburgs are causing major sewage backups in parts of Tampa. Officials are warning residents not to pour grease down drains, and not to flush any type of wipes -- even the "flushable" ones -- to prevent more wastewater spills from happening.
Ukrainian student at USF feels 'like the most lonely person in the world' as family back home prepares for war
It is an unenviable position, being in Tampa, Florida as family members back home, thousands of miles away, are under attack by Russia.
It is an unenviable position, being in Tampa, Florida as family members back home, thousands of miles away, are under attack by Russia.
Tampa-based group of military veterans says it's helping Americans evacuate Ukraine
Project Dynamo is a non-profit organization in Tampa made up of volunteers, many of them current and former military members, who are trying to evacuate two dozen Americans from Ukraine.
Project Dynamo is a non-profit organization in Tampa made up of volunteers, many of them current and former military members, who are trying to evacuate two dozen Americans from Ukraine.
Overnight fire breaks out at Quadro Supermarket in Tampa
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire at a Tampa grocery store.
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire at a Tampa grocery store.
Man accused of stabbing Tampa bus driver to death is mentally ill, defense attorneys say
After nearly three years the murder trial of Justin McGriff began Wednesday.
After nearly three years the murder trial of Justin McGriff began Wednesday.
Tampa neighborhood on alert after lead warning
Hillsborough County air quality officials are cautioning residents near a Tampa factory not to spend a lot of time outside after monitors picked up on higher lead levels.
Hillsborough County air quality officials are cautioning residents near a Tampa factory not to spend a lot of time outside after monitors picked up on higher lead levels.
SunTrust customers take to social media after being locked out of accounts following Truist merger
Thousands of SunTrust Bank customers reported having trouble using their new debit cards Wednesday, days after SunTrust Bank merged with Truist Bank to create the nation's 10th largest bank.
Thousands of SunTrust Bank customers reported having trouble using their new debit cards Wednesday, days after SunTrust Bank merged with Truist Bank to create the nation's 10th largest bank.