2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
New Hillsborough sheriff's K9 named after sergeant killed in line of duty
K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.
K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.
Valrico kid’s love for cutting lawns wins him free lawnmower after completing 50 Yard Challenge
A 9-year-old boy from Valrico mowed 50 lawns for free as part of the 50-yard challenge -- and is getting a free lawnmower for the good deed. It's all part of the initiative from the charity, Raising Men Lawn Care Service.
A 9-year-old boy from Valrico mowed 50 lawns for free as part of the 50-yard challenge -- and is getting a free lawnmower for the good deed. It's all part of the initiative from the charity, Raising Men Lawn Care Service.
‘I’m thankful for my breath’: International Plaza employee attacked by 4 men in broad daylight
A worker was attacked, beaten, and robbed after leaving International Plaza over the weekend. Now, Tampa police are searching for four men believed to be behind the crime.
A worker was attacked, beaten, and robbed after leaving International Plaza over the weekend. Now, Tampa police are searching for four men believed to be behind the crime.
Bay Area elections supervisors continue outreach, education to combat misinformation
In the year since the January 6 insurrection, elections officials in Tampa Bay spent time answering questions from residents and correcting any misleading or wrong information about what happens at the polls.
In the year since the January 6 insurrection, elections officials in Tampa Bay spent time answering questions from residents and correcting any misleading or wrong information about what happens at the polls.
Hound goes to forever home after being Tampa Humane Society's longest resident
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says the average time a dog spends in the shelter before being adopted is about a week. But it took six long months for a six-year-old hound mix named Rover to find his forever home.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says the average time a dog spends in the shelter before being adopted is about a week. But it took six long months for a six-year-old hound mix named Rover to find his forever home.
Zillow: Tampa to have hottest housing market in country this year
The Tampa-area housing market is expected to remain red-hot this year. Zillow forecasts the Tampa Bay region to be the number-one hottest housing market in 2022.
The Tampa-area housing market is expected to remain red-hot this year. Zillow forecasts the Tampa Bay region to be the number-one hottest housing market in 2022.
Bay Area school districts scramble to fill hundreds of positions as omicron surges across state
School districts across the Bay Area are feeling the staffing crunch fueled by a surge in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 positions in Hillsborough County Schools needing to be filled Wednesday.
School districts across the Bay Area are feeling the staffing crunch fueled by a surge in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 positions in Hillsborough County Schools needing to be filled Wednesday.
Plant City community mourns death of iconic Whistle Stop Café owner
Jerry Lofstrom, the owner of The Whistle Stop Café, died December 13 after a long illness. The café he built more than 20 years ago contains a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles, model trains, model cars, and everything Jerry liked. But many came because they liked Jerry.
Jerry Lofstrom, the owner of The Whistle Stop Café, died December 13 after a long illness. The café he built more than 20 years ago contains a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles, model trains, model cars, and everything Jerry liked. But many came because they liked Jerry.
Pet owners resort to making cat food as supply chain issues leave shelves empty
For the finicky feline – and their humans – the problem is frustrating. Meanwhile, for the Tampa Bay Humane Society, it's becoming a concern.
For the finicky feline – and their humans – the problem is frustrating. Meanwhile, for the Tampa Bay Humane Society, it's becoming a concern.
Man sentenced to life in prison for ‘absolutely scary’ attack, robbery outside South Tampa restaurant
Jonathan Rogers, a man convicted of brutally attacking and robbing a woman outside the Green Lemon restaurant in 2016, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Jonathan Rogers, a man convicted of brutally attacking and robbing a woman outside the Green Lemon restaurant in 2016, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Tampa police searching for 4 men accused of attacking, robbing victim outside International Plaza
Police in Tampa are looking for four unknown men who attacked and robbed a victim outside International Plaza on January 2.
Police in Tampa are looking for four unknown men who attacked and robbed a victim outside International Plaza on January 2.
Tampa elementary school principal arrested for failing to report child abuse in classroom, deputies say
Hillsborough deputies arrested a Tampa elementary school principal accused of failing to report an instance of child abuse to the proper authorities.
Hillsborough deputies arrested a Tampa elementary school principal accused of failing to report an instance of child abuse to the proper authorities.
The Orpheum won't renew lease, ending 20-year run in Ybor City
One of Ybor City's longest-running music venues is closing the stage.
One of Ybor City's longest-running music venues is closing the stage.
Hillsborough deputies: Truck driver repairing vehicle fatally shoots robbery suspect
Hillsborough County detectives say they believe a truck driver was defending himself when he fatally shot a man who tried to rob him.
Hillsborough County detectives say they believe a truck driver was defending himself when he fatally shot a man who tried to rob him.
Tampa officials investigate overnight house fire
Tampa Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a fire at a home early Wednesday morning.
Tampa Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a fire at a home early Wednesday morning.
Officer honors friend, fellow TPD bicycle squad member after 'tragic loss' due to brain cancer
“If everyone could live like Matt McNeal, the world would be a better place.” An officer reflects on the impact of fellow TPD bicycle squad member, taken too soon after a long battle with brain cancer.
“If everyone could live like Matt McNeal, the world would be a better place.” An officer reflects on the impact of fellow TPD bicycle squad member, taken too soon after a long battle with brain cancer.
Tampa man with alleged ties to drug traffickers asks for release on bond after deadly DUI crash
Jorge Britton wants to be released on bond, despite allegedly causing a deadly crash after leaving a gentlemen's club in December. Prosecutors say Britton also has multiple convictions for unlawful racing and DUI, plus he is tied to money laundering for drug traffickers.
Jorge Britton wants to be released on bond, despite allegedly causing a deadly crash after leaving a gentlemen's club in December. Prosecutors say Britton also has multiple convictions for unlawful racing and DUI, plus he is tied to money laundering for drug traffickers.
Diversity scholarship opens doors to careers in craft brewing
The University of South Florida and the Yuengling Foundation have partnered up to offer a $5,000 scholarship for people of color interested in learning more about the science and art of fermenting and brewing beer, cider, and more.
The University of South Florida and the Yuengling Foundation have partnered up to offer a $5,000 scholarship for people of color interested in learning more about the science and art of fermenting and brewing beer, cider, and more.
Deadly domestic incident started when woman was taken to a Tampa home without her consent, police say
Tampa police said a chain of events that all started Sunday led to two people dead at a home.
Tampa police said a chain of events that all started Sunday led to two people dead at a home.