21-year-old Tampa woman found dead on South Carolina trip

Authorities in South Carolina continued their investigation Monday into the death of Sheridan Wahl, a 21-year Florida college student whose body was found 10 miles from her torched car.

What is and isn't recyclable? Tampa city officials hold demonstration to educate residents

Following an audit of recycling bins from 5,000 Tampa homes, the city discovered that not everything is being disposed of properly, and are trying to educate residents on what is and isn't recyclable.

Homecoming mission complete for airmen deployed to Middle East

There was a joyous homecoming at MacDill Air Force Base Monday as more than 30 airmen who were deployed to the Middle East for six months arrived back home safely. Families said they were relieved after their loved ones were overseas during some tense times.

Providing COVID vaccination status may help chances of getting hired, survey says

Some jobs now require potential employees to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status on the application and a recent survey found job applicants who list vaccination status on their resume may help their name rise to the top of the stack.

Tampa Bay true crime: How a safe full of videos helped convict a serial rapist

Frankie Aguilar is a serial rapist and a master manipulator. For years, he hunted down and victimized innocent women in Tampa Bay – until a shackled, naked woman escaped from his house and led police to a trove of evidence.

Ybor City nonprofit offers free after school program for youth

The Dream Center of Tampa is accepting youth for its free after-school programs this fall, for local elementary-age kids. It’s a safe place for kids to dream, achieve and become.

Judge waves off plea deal for Tampa man accused of threatening to kill police

A judge says 'no deal' for a man accused of threatening to kill Tampa police officers this summer. The defendant is facing terrorism and mass shooting charges.

Tampa woman accused of trying to arrange murder of former significant other’s spouse

Federal officers arrested a Tampa woman who tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex's spouse, even offering a bonus if the hit was completed by a specific date. When she didn't get a status update, she asked for the murder to be reassigned to "someone who has a history of getting jobs done."

Sam intensifies to category 4 hurricane as Teresa dissapates

Hurricane Sam intensified to a category 4 storm on Saturday and is expected to strengthen overnight. As of 5 p.m., its maximum sustained winds were 140 miles per hour and it was moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour.

Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter

A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.

Standoff ends after Hillsborough County deputy shot by barricaded man in Brandon

A Hillsborough County deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being shot by a suspect who barricaded himself in a Brandon home for seven hours Friday as deputies pleaded with him to surrender peacefully.  

Tampa inventor creates wastewater treatment system for developing countries

It’s easy to take clean water for granted in the U.S., but not everyone around the world has that access. An inventor in Tampa is helping solve the problem. 

Tampa duo pleads guilty to claiming $1M in unemployment benefits using stolen identities

Unemployment fraud has exploded during the pandemic, with some thieves pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars, including a duo from Tampa who pleaded guilty for using a stranger’s personal information to make fake unemployment claims in multiple states. 

Gov. DeSantis announces state will purchase monoclonal antibody treatment doses directly

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday during a stop in Tampa that the state has begun purchasing doses of a monoclonal antibody treatment directly from the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, after the federal government last week took control of distribution of the COVID-19 treatments produced by other companies. 

With shapeshifting furniture, 'Niche' aims to prove people can still live large in smaller footprint

The Jetsons might have been onto something decades ago with their futuristic, do-it-all furniture. But in 2021, the Murphy bed looks quite different, and you’ll be able to find it at a local Tampa apartment in a few years.

USF hopes new esports lab brings students together

USF is building an Esports Living Lab, a physical space with 40 computers and an endless virtual space that should be complete next spring.