Former Spoto High principal arrested for not reporting child was inappropriately touched by teen at daycare
Spoto High School's former principal is behind bars after failing to report that a 4-year-old was inappropriately touched by a teen at the school's daycare, deputies said.
Spoto High School's former principal is behind bars after failing to report that a 4-year-old was inappropriately touched by a teen at the school's daycare, deputies said.
Gibsonton woman's viral catch at Tampa Bay Rays game earns her membership in the 'Golden Cap Club'
As the World Series begins Friday evening, everyone in the crowd can look to inspiration from a Gibsonton woman.
As the World Series begins Friday evening, everyone in the crowd can look to inspiration from a Gibsonton woman.
Mother shares story of loss for National Drug Take Back Day
One Tampa Bay mother is sharing the story of her son's deadly overdose, in hopes of raising awareness ahead of National Drug Take Back Day.
One Tampa Bay mother is sharing the story of her son's deadly overdose, in hopes of raising awareness ahead of National Drug Take Back Day.
Tampa Jewish Family Services opens new food pantry to meet growing need amid government shutdown
With many families worried about how a possible government shutdown could affect their food assistance, Tampa Jewish Family Services opened a new food pantry on Friday to meet the growing need.
With many families worried about how a possible government shutdown could affect their food assistance, Tampa Jewish Family Services opened a new food pantry on Friday to meet the growing need.
Feeding Tampa Bay starts program devoted to federal workers during government shutdown
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown, and many federal employees will miss their first full paycheck.
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown, and many federal employees will miss their first full paycheck.
State Representative proposes bill to make Hillsborough Co. Superintendent an elected position
A proposed bill in Tallahassee might soon make the Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent position a partisan elected role.
A proposed bill in Tallahassee might soon make the Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent position a partisan elected role.
Illegal immigrant accused of choking, punching trooper in Tampa
An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained.
An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained.
USF researchers develop AI robot tech that could save lives in emergencies
Researchers at the University of South Florida are teaching robots to "speak" visually, a breakthrough that could change how emergency crews communicate when traditional systems fail.
Researchers at the University of South Florida are teaching robots to "speak" visually, a breakthrough that could change how emergency crews communicate when traditional systems fail.
Two-time breast cancer survivor, former Miss Florida USA advocates for cancer patients
Kristen Berset had it all. Crowned Miss Florida USA 2004, top 10 in the Miss USA pageant and on her way to her dream career as a TV news anchor, but a breast cancer diagnosis stopped her in her tracks and that's why she is encouraging all women to know the warning signs.
Kristen Berset had it all. Crowned Miss Florida USA 2004, top 10 in the Miss USA pageant and on her way to her dream career as a TV news anchor, but a breast cancer diagnosis stopped her in her tracks and that's why she is encouraging all women to know the warning signs.
Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit 2025
Students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system can gain insight into how it operates during the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit.
Students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system can gain insight into how it operates during the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit.
Tampa startup makes water out of thin air, as it looks to change the way the world gets water
A Tampa-based company is reimagining the world’s water supply, by pulling water straight from the atmosphere.
A Tampa-based company is reimagining the world’s water supply, by pulling water straight from the atmosphere.
'Wheel Over Water' approved by Tampa City Council
The Tampa City Council gave the green light for a big, new attraction.
The Tampa City Council gave the green light for a big, new attraction.
Tampa City Council delays funding vote for the South Howard flood relief project
The debate over Tampa’s controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project deepened Thursday, as City Council voted to delay a key funding decision
The debate over Tampa’s controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project deepened Thursday, as City Council voted to delay a key funding decision
HCSO captains fired amid academic cheating investigation
Two captains with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office have been terminated due to an academic cheating investigation, according to the agency.
Two captains with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office have been terminated due to an academic cheating investigation, according to the agency.
New Publix opens in former food desert in West River District of Tampa
The new Publix store in the West River District of Tampa is officially open.
The new Publix store in the West River District of Tampa is officially open.
Tampa City Council considers pipes plan to pave way for South Howard flood relief
Tampa City Council members are expected to review a $4.1 million agreement with Kimmins Contracting Corporation for work tied to the South Howard Flood Relief Project.
Tampa City Council members are expected to review a $4.1 million agreement with Kimmins Contracting Corporation for work tied to the South Howard Flood Relief Project.
Judge finds HCSO in contempt for public record delay in Sabrina Aisenberg case
A Tampa attorney wants to take a look at the documents in the disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg. A judge found the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in contempt for a slow handover of the files.
A Tampa attorney wants to take a look at the documents in the disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg. A judge found the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in contempt for a slow handover of the files.
Family grieves after girl hit and killed by pickup in Tampa
A Tampa family is mourning their seven-year-old after she was hit by a pickup truck and killed.
A Tampa family is mourning their seven-year-old after she was hit by a pickup truck and killed.
New affordable housing breaks ground in East Tampa
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other dignitaries did a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday for Residences East End at 5709 N 47th St. in Tampa.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other dignitaries did a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday for Residences East End at 5709 N 47th St. in Tampa.
Teen dies, 2 people injured in Tampa shooting: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a death in Tampa that killed a 17-year-old.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a death in Tampa that killed a 17-year-old.



















