Bay Area recovery center helping young adults create a brighter future
A Tampa area organization working with families who are battling substance abuse is now expanding to meet the growing need among young people.
A Tampa area organization working with families who are battling substance abuse is now expanding to meet the growing need among young people.
Once sold as 'colored property,' Carver City and Lincoln Gardens now golden real estate
World War II was winding down and at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, young, Black veterans faced segregation, but they also found opportunity in the government-subsidized properties of Lincoln Gardens and Carver City.
World War II was winding down and at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, young, Black veterans faced segregation, but they also found opportunity in the government-subsidized properties of Lincoln Gardens and Carver City.
Tampa tenants fight back after receiving notices to vacate with little warning
Residents at the Holly Court Apartments in Tampa are fighting for answers and change after receiving non-renewal notices and notices to vacate on New Year’s Eve.
Residents at the Holly Court Apartments in Tampa are fighting for answers and change after receiving non-renewal notices and notices to vacate on New Year’s Eve.
HCSO deputy's fatal shooting of 88-year-old retired Tampa officer was justified, state attorney says
Prosecutors say a Hillsborough deputy who shot and killed an 88-year-old Riverview man last December in his home was justified. The deputy had gone into the home to perform a welfare check on the retired Tampa officer, who was armed with a gun and not wearing his glasses or hearing aids at the time.
Prosecutors say a Hillsborough deputy who shot and killed an 88-year-old Riverview man last December in his home was justified. The deputy had gone into the home to perform a welfare check on the retired Tampa officer, who was armed with a gun and not wearing his glasses or hearing aids at the time.
Good Samaritan struck by car, killed after stopping to help motorists involved in I-75 crash in Gibsonton
A Tampa man stopped to help after coming across a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Gibsonton. While assisting, a semi-truck crashed into one of the cars involved causing it to strike the good Samaritan, killing him.
A Tampa man stopped to help after coming across a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Gibsonton. While assisting, a semi-truck crashed into one of the cars involved causing it to strike the good Samaritan, killing him.
For three decades, this Bucs fan has made RayJay’s green turf presentable for all home games
While fans celebrate each win at the Raymond James Stadium, there is one fan that makes sure the Bucs look good all year long -- the “Turf and Grounds Manager." After three decades of overseeing the home turf, he will be retiring on a high note.
While fans celebrate each win at the Raymond James Stadium, there is one fan that makes sure the Bucs look good all year long -- the “Turf and Grounds Manager." After three decades of overseeing the home turf, he will be retiring on a high note.
HCFR: 5 adults, 4 children lose home after fire destroys 4 units at Del Rio Apartments
Four units at the Del Rio Apartments, located at 6603 N 50th Street, have been deemed a total loss following a fire Sunday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Four units at the Del Rio Apartments, located at 6603 N 50th Street, have been deemed a total loss following a fire Sunday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
'We're back!' Kojaks House of Ribs reopens in Seffner
Kojaks House of Ribs was a South Tampa staple for 43 years but owner Chris Forney, who sold the barbeque restaurant last year, is hoping to have the same success in Seffner.
Kojaks House of Ribs was a South Tampa staple for 43 years but owner Chris Forney, who sold the barbeque restaurant last year, is hoping to have the same success in Seffner.
FHP: Pedestrian killed after walking into path of car on I-75
A 23-year-old man from Tampa died Saturday morning after walking into the path of a vehicle on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 23-year-old man from Tampa died Saturday morning after walking into the path of a vehicle on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hillsborough County Schools want voters to decide on property tax increase to fund education
While the cost of just about everything has gone up the state's school funding allocations haven't, which Hillsborough district officials say has caused an annual budget crisis. Soon, the Hillsborough School District may be asking voters to keep it funded.
While the cost of just about everything has gone up the state's school funding allocations haven't, which Hillsborough district officials say has caused an annual budget crisis. Soon, the Hillsborough School District may be asking voters to keep it funded.
Where are the workers? Small businesses still struggling to find employees despite strong U.S. jobs report
The owner of Ybor City’s Due Amici Pizza restaurant says hiring workers to fill open positions has been darn-near impossible lately.
The owner of Ybor City’s Due Amici Pizza restaurant says hiring workers to fill open positions has been darn-near impossible lately.
Child, adult seriously injured after dirt bike strikes 6-year-old crossing Bartow street
A 6-year-old child sustained serious injuries Friday afternoon after being hit by a dirt bike while crossing Summerlin Street in Bartow, according to police.
A 6-year-old child sustained serious injuries Friday afternoon after being hit by a dirt bike while crossing Summerlin Street in Bartow, according to police.
No bond for man accused of shooting at undercover detective during ‘gun deal’ in mall parking lot
A 19-year-old man accused of shooting at deputies following an undercover gun deal turned robbery in the Brandon Mall parking lot wants out of jail.
A 19-year-old man accused of shooting at deputies following an undercover gun deal turned robbery in the Brandon Mall parking lot wants out of jail.
Cold case solved 14 years after wheelchair-dependent woman killed outside home
Deputies have arrested Jonathan Burns 14 years after a woman was found dead outside her mobile home in the Nature’s Trail Mobile Home Park in Thonotosassa.
Deputies have arrested Jonathan Burns 14 years after a woman was found dead outside her mobile home in the Nature’s Trail Mobile Home Park in Thonotosassa.
Florida Aquarium coral restoration project aims to regenerate, restore state’s reef tract
Many of the coral species in the Florida reef tract are highly threatened, but a program at the Florida Aquarium is hoping to preserve species at risk of extinction in the wild.
Many of the coral species in the Florida reef tract are highly threatened, but a program at the Florida Aquarium is hoping to preserve species at risk of extinction in the wild.
Small businesses get help off the ground with new Hillsborough County program
It’s hard getting a business off the ground when you’re first starting out as an entrepreneur, so the Hillsborough County Small Business Development Center is helping people learn what they need to know to work for themselves and be successful.
It’s hard getting a business off the ground when you’re first starting out as an entrepreneur, so the Hillsborough County Small Business Development Center is helping people learn what they need to know to work for themselves and be successful.
One year later, family hold vigil in memory of Tampa motorcyclist killed by drunk driver
Exactly one year ago, a Tampa motorcyclist was killed when a drunk driver turned into his path. Thursday night, the family of 33-year-old Wilfredo Gonzalez-Santos gathered to remember the son, brother, and friend they lost so senselessly.
Exactly one year ago, a Tampa motorcyclist was killed when a drunk driver turned into his path. Thursday night, the family of 33-year-old Wilfredo Gonzalez-Santos gathered to remember the son, brother, and friend they lost so senselessly.
Florida bill banning abortion after 15 weeks advances without exclusions for rape, incest
If passed, women and girls in Florida would have up to 15 weeks, instead of 25 weeks, to decided to terminate a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.
If passed, women and girls in Florida would have up to 15 weeks, instead of 25 weeks, to decided to terminate a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.
Report on killing of 4-year-old Suni Bell says child cried out for 'mommy' before she died
Her last words were "mommy." Moments later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was killed when someone shot into the car where she was riding in the backseat.
Her last words were "mommy." Moments later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was killed when someone shot into the car where she was riding in the backseat.
USF engineering future of military defense with University Mall project
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.