Hillsborough County pet shelter waiving adoption fees for 100 days in honor of Betty White
The Betty White Challenge will go on at the Hillsborough Pet Resource Center. From now until May 11, adoption fees will be waived for the dogs and cats searching for a forever home.
The Betty White Challenge will go on at the Hillsborough Pet Resource Center. From now until May 11, adoption fees will be waived for the dogs and cats searching for a forever home.
Tampa teen wins right to abortion without parental consent
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
FDLE arrests Temple Terrace community development director accused of bribery, insider information
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the arrest of a government worker accused of bribery and misconduct in Temple Terrace.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the arrest of a government worker accused of bribery and misconduct in Temple Terrace.
Former mayors bring depth of knowledge, connections to development consultant company
Bob Buckhorn Rick Kriseman served as mayors in neighboring cities during times of huge changes in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Now, they bring their collective knowledge of handling citywide development projects to a major advising firm in the area.
Bob Buckhorn Rick Kriseman served as mayors in neighboring cities during times of huge changes in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Now, they bring their collective knowledge of handling citywide development projects to a major advising firm in the area.
Tampa expands program that helps first-time buyers purchase homes
With the issue of affordable housing becoming more serious by the day around Tampa Bay, the city of Tampa is taking steps to try and deal with the problem.
With the issue of affordable housing becoming more serious by the day around Tampa Bay, the city of Tampa is taking steps to try and deal with the problem.
Family members of man killed by DUI driver offer forgiveness before sentencing
The family of Wilfredo Gonzalez Santos, who was killed in a crash with a DUI driver, said they hope the defendant, Laramie VanTreeck will use his life to warn others about the dangers of drinking and driving.
The family of Wilfredo Gonzalez Santos, who was killed in a crash with a DUI driver, said they hope the defendant, Laramie VanTreeck will use his life to warn others about the dangers of drinking and driving.
New trash and recycling schedule set for unincorporated Hillsborough County residents
Those living in unincorporated Hillsborough County may have different trash, recycling, and yard waste days.
Those living in unincorporated Hillsborough County may have different trash, recycling, and yard waste days.
Gasparilla parade-goers litter Bayshore with beads, beer bottles, booty, but less trash than in past
Hundreds of volunteers gathered along Bayshore Boulevard and in areas of Hyde Park Sunday morning to clean up the mess that was left after the Gasparilla parade.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered along Bayshore Boulevard and in areas of Hyde Park Sunday morning to clean up the mess that was left after the Gasparilla parade.
TPD: 5 arrested during Gasparilla parade
While most pirates and revelers kept things under control during Saturday’s Gasparilla festival, a few people got a little out of line.
While most pirates and revelers kept things under control during Saturday’s Gasparilla festival, a few people got a little out of line.
Florida Senior Games gives athletic elders chance to relive glory days
The Florida Senior Games is giving seniors a competitive edge as they play sports they were passionate about in their younger days.
The Florida Senior Games is giving seniors a competitive edge as they play sports they were passionate about in their younger days.
2 HCSO deputies found shot to death in St. Augustine vacation rental home
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were found dead Saturday night at a vacation rental home in St. Augustine, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were found dead Saturday night at a vacation rental home in St. Augustine, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
TFR: No injuries reported in Chemo Diva fire
Officials are investigating a fire that broke out early Saturday morning at Chemo Diva in Tampa Heights.
Officials are investigating a fire that broke out early Saturday morning at Chemo Diva in Tampa Heights.
Gasparilla parade: Pirates donned beads, boots, bundled layers, but few masks as they paraded down Bayshore
On an unseasonably chilly and windy day, the Gasparilla parade was back on Saturday after being canceled last year because of COVID-19.
On an unseasonably chilly and windy day, the Gasparilla parade was back on Saturday after being canceled last year because of COVID-19.
‘Don’t make us do our job’: 40 law enforcement agencies from across Florida on hand for Gasparilla
Roughly 40 local agencies worked together to make sure this year’s Gasparilla went off without a hitch, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Roughly 40 local agencies worked together to make sure this year’s Gasparilla went off without a hitch, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
2 teens accused of stealing truck, leading deputies on chase, crashing into home
A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old are facing charges after deputies say they stole a truck, fled when deputies tried to pull them over and crashed into a home.
A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old are facing charges after deputies say they stole a truck, fled when deputies tried to pull them over and crashed into a home.
HART bus driver stabbing suspect to claim insanity, defense announces
A typical ride on a HART bus in May 2019 turned into chaos, panic and murder. Prosecutors say Justin McGriff stabbed the bus driver to death. The accused killer's attorney says his client did it, but didn't know what he was doing was wrong, at the time of the crime.
A typical ride on a HART bus in May 2019 turned into chaos, panic and murder. Prosecutors say Justin McGriff stabbed the bus driver to death. The accused killer's attorney says his client did it, but didn't know what he was doing was wrong, at the time of the crime.
Gasparilla guide to parking, rideshare, & public transit
Getting around downtown Tampa could be challenging during the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade Saturday. We've compiled resources to help parade goers get around, whether they're driving, taking a rideshare, or public transit.
Getting around downtown Tampa could be challenging during the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade Saturday. We've compiled resources to help parade goers get around, whether they're driving, taking a rideshare, or public transit.
Gasparilla sailing route changed due to rough weather; boaters 'strongly discouraged' from participating
With wind gusts and a rough chop in the forecast for Tampa Bay, police and organizers are “strongly discouraging” boaters from participating in this year's flotilla, which will take a revised route due to the inclement weather.
With wind gusts and a rough chop in the forecast for Tampa Bay, police and organizers are “strongly discouraging” boaters from participating in this year's flotilla, which will take a revised route due to the inclement weather.
Cold weather shelters open as Bay Area prepares for blast of artic air
As the Bay Area gets ready for a polar plunge, several counties are opening cold weather shelters for those who are homeless or live in homes without adequate heat.
As the Bay Area gets ready for a polar plunge, several counties are opening cold weather shelters for those who are homeless or live in homes without adequate heat.
Locals, businesses and pirates ready for return of Gasparilla parade
The pirates are restless after a year off due to the pandemic, but Gasparilla is back this weekend. Locals and businesses are prepared to take on the chilly day.
The pirates are restless after a year off due to the pandemic, but Gasparilla is back this weekend. Locals and businesses are prepared to take on the chilly day.