Justice for Suni Bell: 5 men arrested in connection with shooting death of 4-year-old Tampa girl

Five men were arrested by US Marshals for the shooting that killed 4-year-old Suni Bell, providing the first step in bringing justice for a family who lost their ‘princess’ on August 22, 2021.

After being in and out of jail, convicted killer set free again after serving 25 years for fatal robbery

Kyle Moran, who was sentenced to life in prison after killing a homeowner during a robbery, was released following a U.S. Supreme Court decision and then sent back to jail was released again on Thursday.

With some exceptions, Tampa's COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline arrives for city employees

A deadline has arrived for city employees in Tampa. Under the mayor's mandate, all must show they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of Thursday. There are some opt-out options available.

United Airlines firing nearly 600 employees who refused to get vaccinated

United Airlines announced it is firing almost 600 employees who didn’t follow its COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline, and Tampa lawyers explained what the move spells for other companies and workers facing the choice to get vaccinated.

New Tampa apartment complex hopes to draw renters of mixed incomes, end city housing projects

Some living at the new Boulevard at West River residential towers located at West Main Street and North Oregon Avenue will pay market rate while others will pay rent based on their income.  

Video shows Hillsborough daycare worker abusing children, deputies say

Deputies say a Hillsborough County daycare worker was caught on video hitting two children in her care and even dropping one of them, leaving him with a broken leg.

Tampa's burning hot real estate market may be showing signs of cooling

Realtor Vince Arcuri likens the housing market to a pot of boiling water. It’s still really hot, but not as bad as earlier in the year.

Former donut shop worker seeks plea deal after allegedly throwing deadly punch

Corey Pujols was arrested in May after he allegedly killed a Dunkin Donuts customer for calling him a racial slur. In a somewhat surprising move, Pujols showed up for his virtual court hearing ready to cut a deal with prosecutors.

Tampa campaign aims to 'stop weight bias' during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and the nation’s largest grassroots obesity organization, Obesity Action Coalition, is leading a campaign to end weight bias, especially for children. 

Kforce plans to move headquarters to Midtown Tampa

Staffing company Kforce is moving its headquarters to Tampa’s new Midtown development, giving the mixed-use community a major corporate tenant.

Hillsborough County School District looks to fill hundreds of open job positions

From teachers to bus drivers, there are over 800 available positions in the Hillsborough County School District. A job fair will be held Wednesday.

Tampa man urges vaccination after COVID-19 battle, double lung transplant

The 40-year-old unvaccinated Tampa father was perfectly healthy before contracting the virus but had to undergo a double lung transplant after it wiped out his ability to take in oxygen.

Heat, steam, and chemicals help AdventHealth keep surgical procedures safe

AdventHealth Tampa’s new Taneja Center For Surgery is a six-story, gleaming tower in Tampa’s Uptown, with the largest operating rooms in the city. But the small surgical instruments get all the attention in AdventHealth's new, state-of-the-art Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

Need for diaper donations increases 200% during pandemic

Anyone who has never had to buy diapers may not appreciate how expensive they can be. It can cost families $80 a month to diaper one child for a month.

Man on probation for deadly DUI crash arrested for driving on suspended license

Logan Feagle can’t seem to stay out of trouble. During a virtual court hearing, Tampa judge Melissa Polo called his name and waited for a response.

Hillsborough hopes job fair will fill open school positions

Struggling to staff its classrooms, lunchrooms, and buses, the Hillsborough County school district will hold a job fair Wednesday as it tries to fill hundreds of open positions.