Families of homicide victims lifted up during holidays by Tampa officers
Those left behind after a loved one is killed face a lifetime of grief and the holiday season can be especially difficult. The Tampa Police Department is trying to ease the burden on families whose loved ones were victims of homicide in the city.
Those left behind after a loved one is killed face a lifetime of grief and the holiday season can be especially difficult. The Tampa Police Department is trying to ease the burden on families whose loved ones were victims of homicide in the city.
Retailers put buying limits on COVID test kits as travelers rush to test before holidays
With Christmas now only days away, thousands of Floridians are looking to gather with confidence, but some stores have just announced they will impose a purchase limit for at-home COVID-19 testing products.
With Christmas now only days away, thousands of Floridians are looking to gather with confidence, but some stores have just announced they will impose a purchase limit for at-home COVID-19 testing products.
Chronic alcohol use caused Vincent Jackson's death, medical examiner finds
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson died due to chronic alcohol use, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson died due to chronic alcohol use, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner.
Body found in Hillsborough River behind vacant home; Tampa police investigating
Tampa police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Hillsborough River Wednesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Hillsborough River Wednesday morning.
Tampa police: Porsche driver punched teen girl after she accidentally cut him off
A teen driver was punched in the face by a Tampa man after she accidentally cut him off while he was driving his Porsche, police said. The 16-year-old was able to describe his vehicle -- a black and white convertible with "911" printed on the side.
A teen driver was punched in the face by a Tampa man after she accidentally cut him off while he was driving his Porsche, police said. The 16-year-old was able to describe his vehicle -- a black and white convertible with "911" printed on the side.
56 years later, Vietnam War veteran gets to thank the man who saved him
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Tampa youth football player motivates team to national championship
Football is Bruce Hills' favorite sport, and the kid from Tampa has yet to meet an on-field opponent he can't shut down. But off the field, a health scare forced him to the sidelines, but that didn't break his spirit.
Football is Bruce Hills' favorite sport, and the kid from Tampa has yet to meet an on-field opponent he can't shut down. But off the field, a health scare forced him to the sidelines, but that didn't break his spirit.
Hospitals prepare for surge of COVID patients as families prepare to gather for holidays
Medical experts say this holiday is not the time to let your guard down. Hospitals in Tampa Bay are preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, as the omicron variant continues to spread faster than any previous version of the virus.
Medical experts say this holiday is not the time to let your guard down. Hospitals in Tampa Bay are preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, as the omicron variant continues to spread faster than any previous version of the virus.
Check this Christmas list, too: What you can and can't recycle over the holidays
It’s that time of year when lots of extra packaging, wrapping paper and other things head to the trash and recycle bins, so the city of Tampa shared the dos and don'ts of recycling this holiday season.
It’s that time of year when lots of extra packaging, wrapping paper and other things head to the trash and recycle bins, so the city of Tampa shared the dos and don'ts of recycling this holiday season.
Judge weighs pregame prayer dispute
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the FHSAA violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the FHSAA violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
‘Hot mess’: Hillsborough County still owes its taxpayers $521,183,433
Hillsborough County needs to return a fortune to county taxpayers. The latest problem is figuring out how to do it.
Hillsborough County needs to return a fortune to county taxpayers. The latest problem is figuring out how to do it.
Suspect on the run, Tampa family shaken after 'terrifying' overnight home invasion
A Tampa family is shaken after a man broke into their home, demanded cash, and took off. They hope police can find him and take him off the street.
A Tampa family is shaken after a man broke into their home, demanded cash, and took off. They hope police can find him and take him off the street.
Another title for Tampa: 'Best Sports City'
That's why we call it "Champa Bay:" Following the most successful sports year in the region's history, Tampa has now been named the best sports city in the country by a national publication.
That's why we call it "Champa Bay:" Following the most successful sports year in the region's history, Tampa has now been named the best sports city in the country by a national publication.
HCSO investigating suspicious death in Wimauma
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after the body of a deceased adult was found in Wimauma Saturday morning.
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after the body of a deceased adult was found in Wimauma Saturday morning.
Tampa volunteers rescue nearly 50 Americans from Afghanistan
Forty-seven American citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. landed in New York Sunday morning after being evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan by a group of volunteers from Tampa, according to Project Dynamo.
Forty-seven American citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. landed in New York Sunday morning after being evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan by a group of volunteers from Tampa, according to Project Dynamo.
How to stay safe while traveling for the holidays
Last year, many people put their trips and vacations on hold because of the pandemic, but with nearly 28 million more people expected to travel this Christmas compared to last, airports and highways will be busy.
Last year, many people put their trips and vacations on hold because of the pandemic, but with nearly 28 million more people expected to travel this Christmas compared to last, airports and highways will be busy.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver in fatal crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian on Hillsborough Avenue early Sunday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian on Hillsborough Avenue early Sunday morning.
Florida COVID-19 cases increasing after dropping significantly since August
USF professor predicts Florida’s COVID-19 cases to reach 20,000 per day by next week.
USF professor predicts Florida’s COVID-19 cases to reach 20,000 per day by next week.
Titus O’Neil, Metropolitan Ministries bring joy to hundreds of Bay Area families
On Saturday, hundreds gathered for the annual Joy of Celebration event put on by WWE superstar Titus O’Neil as a way to get back to those in need.
On Saturday, hundreds gathered for the annual Joy of Celebration event put on by WWE superstar Titus O’Neil as a way to get back to those in need.
TPD: Suspect breaks into Tampa home while family slept, robs resident, flees with cash
The Tampa Police Department is looking for a man accused of breaking into a home and robbing one of the residents early Saturday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is looking for a man accused of breaking into a home and robbing one of the residents early Saturday morning.