Hillsborough warns students about social media behavior
In a letter sent out Tuesday night, district officials warn that students can be impressionable and may be influenced into joining negative behaviors and dangerous acts online.
In a letter sent out Tuesday night, district officials warn that students can be impressionable and may be influenced into joining negative behaviors and dangerous acts online.
Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering girlfriend in 2017
At Wednesday’s sentencing, friends and family of Shyeanne Lewis testified how much they miss her. Her boyfriend, Hector Acevedo, was convicted of her murder.
At Wednesday’s sentencing, friends and family of Shyeanne Lewis testified how much they miss her. Her boyfriend, Hector Acevedo, was convicted of her murder.
With COVID cases down, Tampa and Orlando resume using liquid oxygen to treat water
Back in August, the city of Orlando asked residents to stop watering their lawns or washing their cars because liquid oxygen used to treat the water was being diverted to hospitals. In Tampa, officials switched to using chlorine to to disinfect the water supply. But with hospitalizations sharply declining in the state, the utilities are now resuming normal operations.
Back in August, the city of Orlando asked residents to stop watering their lawns or washing their cars because liquid oxygen used to treat the water was being diverted to hospitals. In Tampa, officials switched to using chlorine to to disinfect the water supply. But with hospitalizations sharply declining in the state, the utilities are now resuming normal operations.
SUV crashes into Temple Terrace home
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after an SUV crashed into a home in Temple Terrace.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after an SUV crashed into a home in Temple Terrace.
Tourism officials say Tampa Convention Center expansion will be worth the cost
If you run, walk, or bike around the Tampa Convention Center, get ready for a detour. More than 400 feet of the Riverwalk will be closed for a big renovation of the convention center.
If you run, walk, or bike around the Tampa Convention Center, get ready for a detour. More than 400 feet of the Riverwalk will be closed for a big renovation of the convention center.
After harrowing COVID-19 battle, Lightning's anthem singer ready to take the ice
Nearly two months to the day after she left the hospital pledging to get her singing voice back, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey will be back to belt out the national anthem at Amalie Arena, after beating COVID-19.
Nearly two months to the day after she left the hospital pledging to get her singing voice back, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey will be back to belt out the national anthem at Amalie Arena, after beating COVID-19.
Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept. wins gold in national contest
The city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating after being awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
The city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating after being awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
Car crashes into Tampa sandwich shop
A vehicle crashed into a Tampa sandwich shop early Tuesday morning, police said.
A vehicle crashed into a Tampa sandwich shop early Tuesday morning, police said.
Florida 3rd in US for laser attacks on aircraft, FAA says
Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pilots when it comes to laser strike attacks on aircraft. According to the FAA, the Sunshine State ranks third for the number of laser incidents reported this year.
Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pilots when it comes to laser strike attacks on aircraft. According to the FAA, the Sunshine State ranks third for the number of laser incidents reported this year.
Southwest passengers scramble for flights following weekend mass cancelations across U.S., Tampa
It's been a frustrating weekend for air travelers who booked flights with Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. Many were waking up Monday morning in places they weren't expecting to be.
It's been a frustrating weekend for air travelers who booked flights with Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. Many were waking up Monday morning in places they weren't expecting to be.
Hotel Floridan's new owners plan 'significant renovation' of Tampa's original skyscraper
At 19 stories and 240 feet, the Hotel Floridan was the tallest building in Florida when it was under construction in 1923. When it opened in 1927, it was Tampa’s original skyscraper.
At 19 stories and 240 feet, the Hotel Floridan was the tallest building in Florida when it was under construction in 1923. When it opened in 1927, it was Tampa’s original skyscraper.
Hillsborough man gets 8 years probation for soliciting teen for sex
Zachary Stitz is the latest defendant to cut a deal after being arrested and charged in a child sex sting in Hillsborough County.
Zachary Stitz is the latest defendant to cut a deal after being arrested and charged in a child sex sting in Hillsborough County.
Tampa police, firefighters hope stickers will speak for special needs patients who can't
The Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue came together Monday to unveil stickers and explain a registry they've developed to help them respond to the special needs community.
The Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue came together Monday to unveil stickers and explain a registry they've developed to help them respond to the special needs community.
Amalie Arena to debut new in-seat purchasing system for fans
This season, Lightning fans at Amalie Arena can make a quick purchase from their seats whenever inspiration strikes.
This season, Lightning fans at Amalie Arena can make a quick purchase from their seats whenever inspiration strikes.
Hundreds left scrambling at TPA as Southwest Airlines cancels flights nationwide
Hundreds of Southwest flights have been canceled nationwide and now many passengers are beginning to question the airline's explanation.
Hundreds of Southwest flights have been canceled nationwide and now many passengers are beginning to question the airline's explanation.
FHP: 1 dead, 2 seriously injured in crash on US 301
A 64-year-old woman from Sun City Center was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash along US 301, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 64-year-old woman from Sun City Center was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash along US 301, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Beloved South Tampa hardware store reopens with new owners
Eric and Jessica Starr, the new owners of Bay to Bay Ace Hardware are making renovations, but vow to keep the heart of their beloved business the same.
Eric and Jessica Starr, the new owners of Bay to Bay Ace Hardware are making renovations, but vow to keep the heart of their beloved business the same.
Community activists protest proposal to relocate TPD headquarters, city offices to East Tampa
The city of Tampa wants to move its offices and police headquarters out of downtown now that its building leases are coming up, but not everyone agrees with the proposal.
The city of Tampa wants to move its offices and police headquarters out of downtown now that its building leases are coming up, but not everyone agrees with the proposal.
2 injured after argument leads to shooting in Ybor City, police say
A man and a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning following a shooting in Ybor City, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A man and a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning following a shooting in Ybor City, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa Museum of Art wants viewers to see themselves through artist's eyes during Arabic art exhibit
The largest collection of Arabic abstract art is currently on display in Tampa at the Tampa Museum of Art.
The largest collection of Arabic abstract art is currently on display in Tampa at the Tampa Museum of Art.