Hillsborough Public Schools reaches 'tentative' agreement on teacher contracts
Tensions ran high Monday between Hillsborough County teachers and the school district as the two sides sat down to tried to hammer out a new contract. Late Monday evening, the county announced it had reached a tentative agreement, but teachers were already planning ways to take a stand in case talks fell through.
Tensions ran high Monday between Hillsborough County teachers and the school district as the two sides sat down to tried to hammer out a new contract. Late Monday evening, the county announced it had reached a tentative agreement, but teachers were already planning ways to take a stand in case talks fell through.
Ride operating properly; human error may be cause of child falling from Florida State Fair ride
A day at the Florida State Fair turned dangerous for one family when a seven-year-old girl fell from a gondola-style ride. State inspectors said the ride was working properly and human error may be to blame.
A day at the Florida State Fair turned dangerous for one family when a seven-year-old girl fell from a gondola-style ride. State inspectors said the ride was working properly and human error may be to blame.
Hillsborough County crossing guards have been married for nearly six decades
Nick and Ellie Lopez have been married for 58 years and are dedicated to keeping children safe -- side by side -- as crossing guards for MacFarlane Park Elementary in Tampa.
Nick and Ellie Lopez have been married for 58 years and are dedicated to keeping children safe -- side by side -- as crossing guards for MacFarlane Park Elementary in Tampa.
Tampa police search for missing 16-year-old girl
Tampa police are asking for the public's help to find missing 16-year-old Roslyn Baldwin, who they say ran away from her home early this morning. She wears glasses and braces, was last seen wearing pajama-type clothing. Investigators say they are concerned for her safety.
Tampa police are asking for the public's help to find missing 16-year-old Roslyn Baldwin, who they say ran away from her home early this morning. She wears glasses and braces, was last seen wearing pajama-type clothing. Investigators say they are concerned for her safety.
‘Hiss and tell’: Name a cockroach after your ex at Florida Aquarium
While Valentine’s Day presents usually consist of flowers, chocolates and candy, those not feeling the love can name a cockroach after their ex.
While Valentine’s Day presents usually consist of flowers, chocolates and candy, those not feeling the love can name a cockroach after their ex.
Baseball comes to life at Glazer Children’s Museum
Major League Baseball may be in a lockout, but little leaguers can have big league fun at a new Glazer Children’s Museum exhibit.
Major League Baseball may be in a lockout, but little leaguers can have big league fun at a new Glazer Children’s Museum exhibit.
Child injured after falling from ride at Florida State Fair
A seven-year-old girl is recovering after falling 35-40 feet from a gondola ride at the Florida State Fair, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A seven-year-old girl is recovering after falling 35-40 feet from a gondola ride at the Florida State Fair, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Krewe of Sant' Yago Knight Parade returns to light up Ybor City
The Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade returned to historic Ybor City on Saturday night.
The Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade returned to historic Ybor City on Saturday night.
Hillsborough County inclusive park adapts activities for all abilities
The "All People’s Hiking Spree" kicked off Saturday at the Les Miller Jr., All People’s Community Park and Life Center on Sligh Avenue on Saturday.
The "All People’s Hiking Spree" kicked off Saturday at the Les Miller Jr., All People’s Community Park and Life Center on Sligh Avenue on Saturday.
World’s largest bounce house delights children, adults in Tampa
The Big Bounce America 2022 Tour is at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Friday-Sunday.
The Big Bounce America 2022 Tour is at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Friday-Sunday.
Tampa wholesale flower shop gears up for Valentine’s Day
Tara Collins prepares more than 1,000 flowers a week during the Valentine’s Day rush. At Flower General by Carlstedt’s, roses are the most popular item.
Tara Collins prepares more than 1,000 flowers a week during the Valentine’s Day rush. At Flower General by Carlstedt’s, roses are the most popular item.
Loved ones, colleagues gather to say goodbye to fallen Hillsborough Deputy Abigail Bieber
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects to a Hillsborough County deputy killed in a murder-suicide in St. Augustine.
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects to a Hillsborough County deputy killed in a murder-suicide in St. Augustine.
Proposed bill seeks to modernize ‘incredibly outdated’ restraining order process
It’s a world where every minute counts and State Senator Janet Cruz says, the process of getting a restraining order just doesn’t take that into account.
It’s a world where every minute counts and State Senator Janet Cruz says, the process of getting a restraining order just doesn’t take that into account.
Tampa man’s job of crushing, recycling cars is an organized chaos
Smashing, crushing, and flipping cars at will, and is what Ignacio Romero does for a living. He owns Mega Auto Recycling in Tampa, where he buys up to 350 beat-up vehicles every week.
Smashing, crushing, and flipping cars at will, and is what Ignacio Romero does for a living. He owns Mega Auto Recycling in Tampa, where he buys up to 350 beat-up vehicles every week.
Tampa councilman wants another vote on proposed tenant bill of rights ordinance
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera is not giving up on an ordinance that would create a Tenant Bill of Rights.
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera is not giving up on an ordinance that would create a Tenant Bill of Rights.
Victims' advocates praise end to forced arbitration in workplace sexual harassment cases
Democrats and Republicans in Congress passed a bill Thursday that ends forced arbitration of sexual harassment and assault claims in the workplace, a major milestone for the Me Too movement.
Democrats and Republicans in Congress passed a bill Thursday that ends forced arbitration of sexual harassment and assault claims in the workplace, a major milestone for the Me Too movement.
Hearing over COVID-19 vaccine mandates for military members to be held at Tampa federal court
A legal battle will be playing out at the Tampa federal court as high-ranking service members argue to have their religious exemptions honored so they can refuse the COVID-19 vaccine without consequences.
A legal battle will be playing out at the Tampa federal court as high-ranking service members argue to have their religious exemptions honored so they can refuse the COVID-19 vaccine without consequences.
Tampa closing COVID-19 testing sites as number of cases decrease
Tampa city officials say two of their COVID-19 testing sites will close this month.
Tampa city officials say two of their COVID-19 testing sites will close this month.
Record deaths due to traffic crashes reported in 2021
The number of reported deaths due to traffic crashes in Florida rose dramatically last year, including in Hillsborough County, where officials say crashes killed an average of five people every week last year.
The number of reported deaths due to traffic crashes in Florida rose dramatically last year, including in Hillsborough County, where officials say crashes killed an average of five people every week last year.
How to send a Valentine's card to families at Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay brings hope and security to families during some of the most difficult times, but now they hope the public can help by sending Valentine's Day cards to kids and families living at the house while they receive treatment.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay brings hope and security to families during some of the most difficult times, but now they hope the public can help by sending Valentine's Day cards to kids and families living at the house while they receive treatment.