Wrong-way drunk driver sentenced to prison for killing Tampa grandfather
Christopher Lynn, a man convicted of killing a Tampa grandfather by driving drunk and crashing into him head-on following a sporting event, made a plea deal with the state for prison time followed by probation.
Christopher Lynn, a man convicted of killing a Tampa grandfather by driving drunk and crashing into him head-on following a sporting event, made a plea deal with the state for prison time followed by probation.
Cross Bay Ferry to return seasonally in mid-October, may be permanent fixture by 2024
The Cross Bay Ferry will come back for the season in mid-October, but will it become a permanent fixture?
The Cross Bay Ferry will come back for the season in mid-October, but will it become a permanent fixture?
After sex sting, child porn suspect agrees to 15-year plea deal
Last October, 22 men were busted for trying to have sex with kids in an undercover sting called Operation Social Bust. Some of the men brought some extras like drinks, cash, and condoms.
Last October, 22 men were busted for trying to have sex with kids in an undercover sting called Operation Social Bust. Some of the men brought some extras like drinks, cash, and condoms.
Fall in Florida: A cold front is coming, but it will still be hot in Bay Area
It's the first day of fall. Good news is drier air is coming to Florida. Bad news is if you want those fall-like temperatures, you'll have to head further north of the Bay Area. It's still going to be hot here.
It's the first day of fall. Good news is drier air is coming to Florida. Bad news is if you want those fall-like temperatures, you'll have to head further north of the Bay Area. It's still going to be hot here.
Florida flight schools train thousands of student-pilots, more than any other state
There are about 130 commercial and aviation airports all across the state, including a number in the Bay Area. These airports are doing big things for the world of aviation.
There are about 130 commercial and aviation airports all across the state, including a number in the Bay Area. These airports are doing big things for the world of aviation.
Two arrested after pointing lasers at Tampa police helicopter in separate incidents
Tampa police said there were two separate laser-pointing incidents involving their helicopter this past week leading to two arrests.
Tampa police said there were two separate laser-pointing incidents involving their helicopter this past week leading to two arrests.
Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport
Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country.
Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country.
Tampa's father-daughter firefighting rescue team
Lauren Glanton has become the first daughter to follow in her father’s footsteps in the department’s more-than-100-year history. There have been dozens of sons who have followed their fathers, but none like Lauren.
Lauren Glanton has become the first daughter to follow in her father’s footsteps in the department’s more-than-100-year history. There have been dozens of sons who have followed their fathers, but none like Lauren.
After rejecting plea deal, accused killer fails to show up for trial
Joseph Obregon was in court last week, anxiously waiting for his case to be called. Minutes later in front of a Tampa judge, he announced he would pass on a 10-to-15-year plea deal offered by prosecutors and said he was going to trial.
Joseph Obregon was in court last week, anxiously waiting for his case to be called. Minutes later in front of a Tampa judge, he announced he would pass on a 10-to-15-year plea deal offered by prosecutors and said he was going to trial.
Tampa electronics recycling company provides computer technology to next generation
eSmart Recycling provides good, affordable computers to non-profits so children, who may not otherwise have access to technology, are able to benefit.
eSmart Recycling provides good, affordable computers to non-profits so children, who may not otherwise have access to technology, are able to benefit.
NFL legends get behind vaccination push
Earl Christy was part of the New York Jets team that won Super Bowl III, the one where Joe Namath famously guaranteed victory. Friday, Christy used his platform as an NFL alumnus to encourage others to get the vaccine.
Earl Christy was part of the New York Jets team that won Super Bowl III, the one where Joe Namath famously guaranteed victory. Friday, Christy used his platform as an NFL alumnus to encourage others to get the vaccine.
FHP: 1 killed in fiery crash on Veterans Expressway
One person was killed Friday afternoon after crashing into a tractor-trailer on the Veterans Expressway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One person was killed Friday afternoon after crashing into a tractor-trailer on the Veterans Expressway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Family hopes to save life's work of Hillsborough County master gardener
A Hillsborough County woman spent decades growing a lush tropical garden. However, she passed away this summer, and now the two-acre property’s future is uncertain.
A Hillsborough County woman spent decades growing a lush tropical garden. However, she passed away this summer, and now the two-acre property’s future is uncertain.
Fourth trial underway as amputee continues quest for compensation
Holding back tears, 49-year-old Lisa-Maria Carter says she went in for a routine surgery 10 years ago and left the hospital without arms and legs.
Holding back tears, 49-year-old Lisa-Maria Carter says she went in for a routine surgery 10 years ago and left the hospital without arms and legs.
Tampa Riverwalk to expand to west side of waterway
Tampa's Riverwalk is an iconic part of the city's downtown and soon the west side of the river will have its own stretch of pedestrian pathway to Tampa Bay.
Tampa's Riverwalk is an iconic part of the city's downtown and soon the west side of the river will have its own stretch of pedestrian pathway to Tampa Bay.
Tampa police officer dies from COVID-19 complications
The Tampa Police Department announced that an officer died following complications from COVID-19. Officer Matthew Coleman passed away at the age of 37.
The Tampa Police Department announced that an officer died following complications from COVID-19. Officer Matthew Coleman passed away at the age of 37.
Florida tops country for COVID-19 nursing home deaths: report
A new report from AARP on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday found Florida leads the country for the most deaths from the virus among nursing home residents and staff.
A new report from AARP on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday found Florida leads the country for the most deaths from the virus among nursing home residents and staff.
FHP: Vehicle that hit, killed Pasco County woman located; driver still unknown
The Florida Highway Patrol says the vehicle that hit and killed a woman walking on Hillsborough Avenue Saturday has been found just blocks from where the crash happened.
The Florida Highway Patrol says the vehicle that hit and killed a woman walking on Hillsborough Avenue Saturday has been found just blocks from where the crash happened.
Children may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is planning to submit data regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and children by the end of the month and barring anything unforeseen, Dr. Michael Teng with USF believes the FDA could give approval under an Emergency Use Authorization around Halloween.
Pfizer is planning to submit data regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and children by the end of the month and barring anything unforeseen, Dr. Michael Teng with USF believes the FDA could give approval under an Emergency Use Authorization around Halloween.
Environmental Education program helps Hillsborough County students get back to nature
Since 1969 more than 328,006 grade-school students in Hillsborough County schools have experienced Nature’s Classroom, an outdoor environmental education program located on 365 acres of land along the Hillsborough River.
Since 1969 more than 328,006 grade-school students in Hillsborough County schools have experienced Nature’s Classroom, an outdoor environmental education program located on 365 acres of land along the Hillsborough River.