‘You must pay for what you did’: Accused killer admits to pulling trigger, court documents show
Recently filed court documents show Vakarvery Scott admitted to detectives he pulled the trigger that killed Savannah Mathis and injured her younger sister.
Recently filed court documents show Vakarvery Scott admitted to detectives he pulled the trigger that killed Savannah Mathis and injured her younger sister.
‘Champa Bay’ adds billion-dollar E-Sports industry to its resume
Once just a way to play with friends, today video games and the larger E-sports world are major players in the entertainment industry.
Once just a way to play with friends, today video games and the larger E-sports world are major players in the entertainment industry.
Heartbroken dog mom searching for beloved missing pet mistakenly given to woman claiming to know owner
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Tampa police requests extension on sex predator report to city council amid 'clustering' concerns
Tampa police are asking for more time to gather data and complete their study on the housing of sexual predators in the city. The department was originally set to appear before the city council on Thursday and provide a report on the matter.
Tampa police are asking for more time to gather data and complete their study on the housing of sexual predators in the city. The department was originally set to appear before the city council on Thursday and provide a report on the matter.
Discounted tickets for Florida Strawberry Festival on sale at Publix
You can save some money on tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival.
You can save some money on tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival.
Strawberry shortcake could soon become part of Florida law
We may be known for citrus, but do not worry, there is no food fight here. Key lime pie is already Florida’s state pie. This session, lawmakers are debating which dessert is named the state’s official post-dinner treat.
We may be known for citrus, but do not worry, there is no food fight here. Key lime pie is already Florida’s state pie. This session, lawmakers are debating which dessert is named the state’s official post-dinner treat.
Westbound Gandy Blvd. reopens after jet fuel spill
Tampa police said Wednesday that it could take several days to repair and reopen the westbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard between Westshore Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge in South Tampa after a fuel tanker overturned Tuesday, spilling jet fuel across the roadway. However, by Thursday night, crews had repaired enough of the roadway to reopen it to drivers.
Tampa police said Wednesday that it could take several days to repair and reopen the westbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard between Westshore Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge in South Tampa after a fuel tanker overturned Tuesday, spilling jet fuel across the roadway. However, by Thursday night, crews had repaired enough of the roadway to reopen it to drivers.
‘I have to make it mean something’: Former Buc Randy Grimes explains transition from addict to advocate
"It's a story of my journey out of darkness into the light,” shared Grimes. "I'll always say God didn't open the gates of heaven and let me in. He opened the gates of hell and let me out."
"It's a story of my journey out of darkness into the light,” shared Grimes. "I'll always say God didn't open the gates of heaven and let me in. He opened the gates of hell and let me out."
Procession for Hillsborough County deputy will start in St. Augustine, end in Clearwater
Fellow law enforcement officers and loved ones gathered Wednesday for a procession to honor the life of a Hillsborough County deputy found dead in St. Augustine.
Fellow law enforcement officers and loved ones gathered Wednesday for a procession to honor the life of a Hillsborough County deputy found dead in St. Augustine.
Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa Bay Rays team up for immersive baseball exhibit
From Little League to ‘Big League Fun’, a hands-on exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum gives visitors a chance to explore the ins and outs of baseball.
From Little League to ‘Big League Fun’, a hands-on exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum gives visitors a chance to explore the ins and outs of baseball.
Pat Maroon makes day of little Lightning super fan battling cystic fibrosis
A 4-year-old super fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning is thanking his idol, Pat Maroon for an unforgettable moment. Bradley Wombles is battling cystic fibrosis, but when he was gifted a signed hockey stick Saturday night.
A 4-year-old super fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning is thanking his idol, Pat Maroon for an unforgettable moment. Bradley Wombles is battling cystic fibrosis, but when he was gifted a signed hockey stick Saturday night.
'I'm not willing to tolerate this bad behavior': Woman suing David's Bridal over text bombardment
A woman from the Tampa Bay area has filed a class-action lawsuit against David's Bridal, claiming the store bombarded her with dozens of text messages without her permission and after she tried to take herself off the list by replying "STOP."
A woman from the Tampa Bay area has filed a class-action lawsuit against David's Bridal, claiming the store bombarded her with dozens of text messages without her permission and after she tried to take herself off the list by replying "STOP."
Howard Frankland Bridge project on schedule for 2025 completion, FDOT says
There’s a lot more action off the side of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2022, with construction crews using up to 20 cranes and 66 barges for a new 8-lane bridge replacement project, FDOT said.
There’s a lot more action off the side of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2022, with construction crews using up to 20 cranes and 66 barges for a new 8-lane bridge replacement project, FDOT said.
The GOAT gave the Bucs the greatest two years of all time
Brady didn't come to be the savior, but he was.
Brady didn't come to be the savior, but he was.
Tanker carrying jet fuel overturns, closing Gandy Boulevard, Selmon Expressway for hours
An overturned fuel tanker snarled traffic from South Tampa to the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Boulevard Bridge, starting around noon Tuesday and lasting well into the evening.
An overturned fuel tanker snarled traffic from South Tampa to the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Boulevard Bridge, starting around noon Tuesday and lasting well into the evening.
Temple Terrace fires city manager after community development director accused of bribery
The Temple Terrace City Council has voted to terminate the contract of now-former city manager, Charles Stephenson. The vote comes a day after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Community Development director Amir Anisi for alleged bribery and misconduct.
The Temple Terrace City Council has voted to terminate the contract of now-former city manager, Charles Stephenson. The vote comes a day after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Community Development director Amir Anisi for alleged bribery and misconduct.
Man pleads guilty in Avon lady's murder, sentenced to 15 years
To her customers, Ivonne Rivera-Ramis was known as the Avon lady, but prosecutors say she also had a side hustle of selling illegal prescription pills. Tragically, on July 28, 2016, one deal would end in her murder.
To her customers, Ivonne Rivera-Ramis was known as the Avon lady, but prosecutors say she also had a side hustle of selling illegal prescription pills. Tragically, on July 28, 2016, one deal would end in her murder.
Fire devastates business dedicated to helping chemo patients
A Tampa business owner who has devoted her life to helping cancer patients is just beginning to salvage whatever she can after a devastating fire over the weekend.
A Tampa business owner who has devoted her life to helping cancer patients is just beginning to salvage whatever she can after a devastating fire over the weekend.
‘Black Love’ celebrated on the Tampa Theatre big screen during Black History Month
The Tampa Theatre is hosting a new classic movie series during Black History Month, celebrating some of the most iconic love stories as told by Black filmmakers and diverse casts.
The Tampa Theatre is hosting a new classic movie series during Black History Month, celebrating some of the most iconic love stories as told by Black filmmakers and diverse casts.
Pedestrian dies following I-4 crash in Plant City
Florida troopers say a pedestrian is dead following an early-morning crash in Plant City.
Florida troopers say a pedestrian is dead following an early-morning crash in Plant City.