Retailers expect to struggle filling seasonal positions
Major retailers are hiring for the holiday season to meet pent-up consumer demand, but some business experts said it won’t be easy.
Major retailers are hiring for the holiday season to meet pent-up consumer demand, but some business experts said it won’t be easy.
Pedestrian hit by train near E MLK Blvd. in Dover
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a train hit a pedestrian near E. Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Valrico Road in Dover Monday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a train hit a pedestrian near E. Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Valrico Road in Dover Monday.
Bay Area humanitarian groups warn of dangers in Haiti after kidnappings
“The simplest thing is if you’re there, leave. If you’re thinking of going, don’t go.”
“The simplest thing is if you’re there, leave. If you’re thinking of going, don’t go.”
Teacher, pastor among Hillsborough human trafficking sting arrests
Sheriff Chad Chronister says a new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking task force completed their first undercover sting operation, resulting in 125 arrests.
Sheriff Chad Chronister says a new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking task force completed their first undercover sting operation, resulting in 125 arrests.
Plea deal splits alleged partners in deadly Ruskin home invasion
Samona Ramey is turning against her alleged partner in crime for a plea deal in the case of a home invasion that killed a pregnant woman and her roommate.
Samona Ramey is turning against her alleged partner in crime for a plea deal in the case of a home invasion that killed a pregnant woman and her roommate.
The psychology of collecting: Why items bring us joy
Whether it's military challenge coins or comics or Hummels, the reason for collecting is personal.
Whether it's military challenge coins or comics or Hummels, the reason for collecting is personal.
Mom, sheriff get state to add special disability designation on driver's licenses
Like any parent, Caryn Readdy was a little nervous when her son Dalton wanted to get his driver’s license. Beyond the typical ‘new driver’ concerns was the fact that her son has autism.
Like any parent, Caryn Readdy was a little nervous when her son Dalton wanted to get his driver’s license. Beyond the typical ‘new driver’ concerns was the fact that her son has autism.
Coolest air of season arrives Sunday night
Bay Area residents got a taste of fall Sunday morning as a cold front made its way into the region bringing the coldest temperatures seen since May.
Bay Area residents got a taste of fall Sunday morning as a cold front made its way into the region bringing the coldest temperatures seen since May.
Tampa firefighters rescue wheelchair-bound resident after child allegedly sets house on fire
A young child playing with fire sparked a house fire Saturday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
A young child playing with fire sparked a house fire Saturday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
South Tampa Halloween display lights up lives of kids in need
You don't have to wait until December to get your holiday lights fix. A South Tampa man and his family are putting on a spectacular Halloween display with thousands of LED lights, music, even fire – and it’s all for a good cause.
You don't have to wait until December to get your holiday lights fix. A South Tampa man and his family are putting on a spectacular Halloween display with thousands of LED lights, music, even fire – and it’s all for a good cause.
After more than a year, cruises return to Port Tampa Bay
Royal Caribbean will be the first cruise to set sail from the Port Tampa Bay since the CDC issued its no-sail order in March 2020.
Royal Caribbean will be the first cruise to set sail from the Port Tampa Bay since the CDC issued its no-sail order in March 2020.
Ghost stories intertwine with cigar-rolling history at Ybor cigar factory
JC Newman's historic cigar factory was built in 1910. Since that time, thousands of cigar rollers and visitors have stopped by. Perhaps some never left.
JC Newman's historic cigar factory was built in 1910. Since that time, thousands of cigar rollers and visitors have stopped by. Perhaps some never left.
Hillsborough schools hope to combat student learning loss with virtual quarantine support
There's a new virtual tool aimed to stop learning loss among Hillsborough County Public School students who were forced to isolate at home due to a positive COVID-19 test result.
There's a new virtual tool aimed to stop learning loss among Hillsborough County Public School students who were forced to isolate at home due to a positive COVID-19 test result.
Tampa nurse helps foster children celebrate birthdays
When Belinda Leto found out that most foster children were not given birthday parties, she and a fellow nurse created a non-profit to give them free birthday parties.
When Belinda Leto found out that most foster children were not given birthday parties, she and a fellow nurse created a non-profit to give them free birthday parties.
Defendant allegedly caught doing drugs during virtual court hearing
A man accused of fraud and petit theft is in more trouble after prosecutors say they saw him doing drugs while he waited for his case to be called during a virtual court hearing back in June.
A man accused of fraud and petit theft is in more trouble after prosecutors say they saw him doing drugs while he waited for his case to be called during a virtual court hearing back in June.
Connecting Tampa and St. Pete, Cross Bay Ferry will return Oct. 21
The Cross Bay Ferry will return next week with extended hours, officials announced.
The Cross Bay Ferry will return next week with extended hours, officials announced.
Florida attorney general to announce law enforcement recruitment campaign with Hillsborough sheriff
Attorney General Ashley Moody will visit the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office today to make an announcement about a new national law enforcement recruitment plan.
Attorney General Ashley Moody will visit the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office today to make an announcement about a new national law enforcement recruitment plan.
Tampa lights up the night to fight metastatic breast cancer
For the first time ever, the city of Tampa lit up buildings and bridges in pink, green, and teal Wednesday night for metastatic breast cancer awareness. It's all thanks to efforts by a local mother who lost her daughter to the disease in May.
For the first time ever, the city of Tampa lit up buildings and bridges in pink, green, and teal Wednesday night for metastatic breast cancer awareness. It's all thanks to efforts by a local mother who lost her daughter to the disease in May.
City leaders unveil plans for west Tampa's Rome Yard project
It is billed as a project that will transform part of west Tampa. The $300-million Rome Yard development will be mixed-use and mixed-income, and the city wants neighbors to weigh in on the plans.
It is billed as a project that will transform part of west Tampa. The $300-million Rome Yard development will be mixed-use and mixed-income, and the city wants neighbors to weigh in on the plans.
Ritz Carlton Residences Tampa pre-sells $11.6-million penthouse, half its luxury units
The Ritz Carlton Residences, which will open on Bayshore Blvd. in 2024, has already sold half of its 89 condos and 12 townhomes, including an $11.6-million penthouse suite.
The Ritz Carlton Residences, which will open on Bayshore Blvd. in 2024, has already sold half of its 89 condos and 12 townhomes, including an $11.6-million penthouse suite.