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.
Every opinion counts on day 3 of Curtis Reeves jury selection
Eight years ago, in a Wesley Chapel movie theater words flew, then popcorn. And, then there was a deadly gunshot. Former Police Captain Curtis Reeves pulled the trigger that killed Chad Oulson after the two argued over texting.
Eight years ago, in a Wesley Chapel movie theater words flew, then popcorn. And, then there was a deadly gunshot. Former Police Captain Curtis Reeves pulled the trigger that killed Chad Oulson after the two argued over texting.
For descendants of those buried at erased Black cemeteries, work never stops to honor ancestry
Several erased African American cemeteries were uncovered in Tampa Bay in the last few years, and the work to do right by those buried hasn’t stopped.
Several erased African American cemeteries were uncovered in Tampa Bay in the last few years, and the work to do right by those buried hasn’t stopped.
‘Harlem of the South’: Students learn how Black history helped shape Tampa
Fourth-grade teacher Marion White found a treasure trove of Black history on a Tampa street that’s gone but not forgotten.
Fourth-grade teacher Marion White found a treasure trove of Black history on a Tampa street that’s gone but not forgotten.
Tampa's River O'Green Fest returning after two-year hiatus
It's been two years since the Hillsborough River went green, but that will all change next month.
It's been two years since the Hillsborough River went green, but that will all change next month.
$10,000 reward offered 2 years after Plant City woman's mysterious disappearance
Cieha Taylor dropped her boyfriend off at his home in Plant City on February 6, 2020. Three hours later, Cieha's car was found on the side of the road, still running, with her purse inside and her phone on the ground nearby. The 28-year-old from Plant City hasn't been seen since.
Cieha Taylor dropped her boyfriend off at his home in Plant City on February 6, 2020. Three hours later, Cieha's car was found on the side of the road, still running, with her purse inside and her phone on the ground nearby. The 28-year-old from Plant City hasn't been seen since.
Tampa Black-owned business featured in Forbes
A Tampa Bay woman who started her first business during the height of the pandemic has now been listed in Forbes magazine just months later as one of seven Black-owned businesses everyone should know.
A Tampa Bay woman who started her first business during the height of the pandemic has now been listed in Forbes magazine just months later as one of seven Black-owned businesses everyone should know.
Tampa judge to hear lawsuit brought by military members to stop vaccine mandates
A Christian organization is suing to try and stop vaccine mandates for military members, saying religious exemption requests are not being approved.
A Christian organization is suing to try and stop vaccine mandates for military members, saying religious exemption requests are not being approved.
Community honors veterans during Freedom Float
A veteran hosted others who served for a day on the water in Sun City Center.
A veteran hosted others who served for a day on the water in Sun City Center.
Moffitt doctors say they're closing in on cures for certain common cancers
Not too many years ago, finding a cure for cancer sounded like science fiction, but not anymore. Especially for certain kinds of cancer related to HPV.
Not too many years ago, finding a cure for cancer sounded like science fiction, but not anymore. Especially for certain kinds of cancer related to HPV.
Tampa Bay Water: Population growth means millions more gallons needed by 2028
The Tampa Bay area continues to be one of the fastest growing in the United States. But while it’s leading to a booming local economy, environmental managers are working to make sure the region can keep up with the growing demand for drinking water.
The Tampa Bay area continues to be one of the fastest growing in the United States. But while it’s leading to a booming local economy, environmental managers are working to make sure the region can keep up with the growing demand for drinking water.
Tampa chef's pop-up dinners delight foodies looking for something different
A Tampa-based personal chef is hosting pop-up dinners to highlight foods and locations that might not get the representation they otherwise deserve.
A Tampa-based personal chef is hosting pop-up dinners to highlight foods and locations that might not get the representation they otherwise deserve.
Tampa teen arrested for shooting death of 17-year-old in Sarasota
Tampa police arrested a teen suspect involved in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Sarasota. Detectives are still searching for a second suspect.
Tampa police arrested a teen suspect involved in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Sarasota. Detectives are still searching for a second suspect.
Element apartments in downtown Tampa faces lawsuit over water main break
Some residents of the Element high-rise in downtown Tampa are suing the building's owner following a massive water main break that occurred last summer.
Some residents of the Element high-rise in downtown Tampa are suing the building's owner following a massive water main break that occurred last summer.
Jesuit grad overcame 'hostile' road games, violence to become Univ. of Florida's first Black player
"Leonard George and the Tigers" debuts Tuesday at the Tampa Theatre and tells the story of the first Black football player at the University of Florida. He graduated from Jesuit High School in Tampa and recounts the struggles he and teammates endured -- and how teammates helped him overcome.
"Leonard George and the Tigers" debuts Tuesday at the Tampa Theatre and tells the story of the first Black football player at the University of Florida. He graduated from Jesuit High School in Tampa and recounts the struggles he and teammates endured -- and how teammates helped him overcome.
Temple Terrace leaders hold special session in wake of bribery scandal
Temple Terrance city council members are now tasked with restoring the community's trust in the wake of the recent bribery scandal.
Temple Terrance city council members are now tasked with restoring the community's trust in the wake of the recent bribery scandal.
Sulphur Springs residents want 'actions behinds ideas' to end gun violence
Neighbor after neighbor stepped up to the mic Monday to share what they think is missing to protect Tampa’s residents as part of the second community forum on gun violence with Tampa police.
Neighbor after neighbor stepped up to the mic Monday to share what they think is missing to protect Tampa’s residents as part of the second community forum on gun violence with Tampa police.
Hillsborough deputies locate sisters reported missing Monday
Hillsborough County deputies say they have located two sisters who went missing Monday night.
Hillsborough County deputies say they have located two sisters who went missing Monday night.
Rays stadium in Ybor City would cost nearly $800M, study shows
As the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County continue to push for the Tampa Bay Rays to move to Ybor City with a new ballpark, the cost of a new stadium is coming into focus.
As the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County continue to push for the Tampa Bay Rays to move to Ybor City with a new ballpark, the cost of a new stadium is coming into focus.