Florida-based relief groups launch efforts to storm-ravaged Jamaica
Jamaica is beginning a long recovery after taking the direct hit from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a Category Five storm earlier this week. Communities from Montego Bay to the southern coast sustained catastrophic damage, with widespread flooding, destroyed homes, and washed-out roads.
Jamaica is beginning a long recovery after taking the direct hit from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a Category Five storm earlier this week. Communities from Montego Bay to the southern coast sustained catastrophic damage, with widespread flooding, destroyed homes, and washed-out roads.
Volunteers to help improve veteran housing in Tampa
More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.
More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he will decide 'soonish' on run for governor
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.
Suni Bell murder: 5 convicted of killing 4-year-old girl in drive-by shooting to spend rest of lives in prison
The five men who were convicted of killing 4-year-old Suni Bell were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday morning.
The five men who were convicted of killing 4-year-old Suni Bell were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday morning.
DeSantis: Florida lays down gauntlet on H1B visas, tenured professors, ‘woke grants’ at state universities
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis was at the University of South Florida to discuss DOGE-style audits at state universities.
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis was at the University of South Florida to discuss DOGE-style audits at state universities.
Tampa International Airport air traffic controllers miss first paycheck amid shutdown, travelers expect delays
Air traffic controllers across the nation are facing financial uncertainty as they missed their first paycheck since the onset of the government shutdown.
Air traffic controllers across the nation are facing financial uncertainty as they missed their first paycheck since the onset of the government shutdown.
Naya Young claims District 5 seat on Tampa City Council after runoff election
Political newcomer Naya Young claimed nearly 61% of the vote in the runoff election for the Tampa City Council District 5 seat Tuesday evening.
Political newcomer Naya Young claimed nearly 61% of the vote in the runoff election for the Tampa City Council District 5 seat Tuesday evening.
Former Olympian Meb Keflezighi loves new job as Plant High School cross country coach
The Plant High School cross country team is a program built on winning, and they've done it quite a bit. The Panthers have won 12 state titles.
The Plant High School cross country team is a program built on winning, and they've done it quite a bit. The Panthers have won 12 state titles.
Missing Tampa toddler who vanished with family dog found by resident who lives nearby
A Tampa toddler who was reported missing on Tuesday morning after last being seen at 11 p.m. on Monday has been safely located.
A Tampa toddler who was reported missing on Tuesday morning after last being seen at 11 p.m. on Monday has been safely located.
Strawberry Crest High School student accused of bringing gun on campus
A Strawberry Crest High School student was arrested for bringing a gun on campus Monday morning, according to deputies.
A Strawberry Crest High School student was arrested for bringing a gun on campus Monday morning, according to deputies.
Tampa breaks ground on West Riverwalk project
The City of Tampa is launching a signature construction project to connect the neighborhoods of West Tampa.
The City of Tampa is launching a signature construction project to connect the neighborhoods of West Tampa.
YouTube docuseries profiling several Tampa Bay area tattoo artists
A docuseries on YouTube is featuring the stories of several tattoo artists in the Tampa Bay area. The 10-episode series, "Skin Deep", profiles tattoo artists around the country.
A docuseries on YouTube is featuring the stories of several tattoo artists in the Tampa Bay area. The 10-episode series, "Skin Deep", profiles tattoo artists around the country.
Murder charges downgraded as drug dealer takes plea deal
A jury panel had been assembled to begin selection for the second murder trial for Altwain Carlisle on Tuesday morning when he and his attorney announced to the court that Carlisle wished to change his plea to a "best interest plea" on the three drug counts.
A jury panel had been assembled to begin selection for the second murder trial for Altwain Carlisle on Tuesday morning when he and his attorney announced to the court that Carlisle wished to change his plea to a "best interest plea" on the three drug counts.
HCSO Sheriff Chad Chronister claims 6 accused in academic cheating scandal ‘paid with their careers’
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said no stone was left unturned as his agency’s internal affairs team investigated allegations of academic cheating that left six high-level officials without a job.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said no stone was left unturned as his agency’s internal affairs team investigated allegations of academic cheating that left six high-level officials without a job.
Future home of Grow Financial topped-out in Gasworx
The developers of the 50-acre Gasworx residential and office community adjacent to the Ybor City Historic District marked a milestone Monday.
The developers of the 50-acre Gasworx residential and office community adjacent to the Ybor City Historic District marked a milestone Monday.
Jamaicans living in Tampa Bay are watching Hurricane Melissa closely
As Hurricane Melissa makes its way towards Jamaica, Caribbean Americans living in Tampa are expressing their concerns.
As Hurricane Melissa makes its way towards Jamaica, Caribbean Americans living in Tampa are expressing their concerns.
Latin-inspired chef makes meal prep easy
Alimento is a small business dedicated to serving their customers with healthy and delicious meal options.
Alimento is a small business dedicated to serving their customers with healthy and delicious meal options.
Florida Aquarium's sensory-friendly Halloween event is all treats with a few tricks
The Florida Aquarium brought out the candy and creatures for its annual "Guppyween".
The Florida Aquarium brought out the candy and creatures for its annual "Guppyween".
Motorcyclist taken to the hospital after Tampa crash
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a crash on Manhattan Avenue South and Bay to Bay Boulevard in Tampa, officers said.
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a crash on Manhattan Avenue South and Bay to Bay Boulevard in Tampa, officers said.
More than 30,000 attend Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Tampa
Saturday morning in Tampa, a sea of pink took over the streets around Raymond James Stadium as more than 30,000 people participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
Saturday morning in Tampa, a sea of pink took over the streets around Raymond James Stadium as more than 30,000 people participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.