Bradley Hulett's family suing maker of 'dangerous and defective' gun that killed boy in 2019

A new lawsuit has been filed in the shooting death of Bradley Hulett. The 15-year-old's family is shifting focus from the person who was holding the gun, to the company that made the gun. 

Mayor surprises Tampa kids with bicycles for the holidays

Dozens of Tampa children had Christmas come early Friday, taking home brand-new bicycles thanks to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and the charity OnBikes.

Omicron impacting Tampa Bay pro-sports teams

The omicron variant of COVID-19 is impacting the Tampa Bay sports world as NHL and NFL games get postponed.

Community land trust in Hillsborough County could help bring down housing prices

Finding an affordable place to live is so challenging that Hillsborough County leaders are turning to a creative solution to help residents. Commissioners are setting up a community land trust that will allow the county to buy land, build housing, and ensure affordable prices.

Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain

After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.

Tampa man accused of revenge porn, sexual battery of an animal, begs judge to let him out on bond

A Tampa man accused of revenge porn and dozens of other sex crimes told the judge Thursday he is suffering in jail. Rudolfo Palermo says, while sitting behind bars, he has lost family members and his business and now he wants out.

Jake Paul even more confident ahead of Tyron Woodley bout at Amalie, if that's possible

Famous Youtuber Jake Paul and former UFC champ Tyron Woodley meet this weekend in Tampa in what is expected to be the highest-grossing and most-attended “combat sports event” ever at Amalie Arena.

With Gasparilla returning, remember to watch where you toss those beads

People love catching beads when they're thrown from floats. But the problem is, when they get into the bay, they can kill marine life and don't break down.

Cyclist dies after being hit on Gibsonton Drive

A cyclist died after being hit on Gibsonton Drive by a car that tried to swerve out of their way.

New sexual assault services facility to open in 'underserved' south Hillsborough County

There will soon be a new refuge for Bay Area victims and sexual assault. Next year, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay will open a second sexual assault services facility in south Hillsborough County.  It's an expansion they say is needed in an underserved area. 

Short-term rental trashed during pop-up party advertised on social media

The owner of a short-term rental home in Tampa has a warning for those who list their properties on sites like Airbnb and VRBO. He says his home was trashed when a renter threw a house party for more than 200 people. 

Family mourns former JROTC member who died after using poisoned 'spice'

More than 40 people have been hospitalized and two have died in Hillsborough County this week after using synthetic marijuana, also called spice, that appears to have been laced with some sort of poison.

City program will give eligible Tampa homeowners up to $50,000 for home repairs

A new program in Tampa aims to stabilize neighborhoods and keep homeowners in their homes by helping them make necessary repairs amid rising costs.

Helpline open for parents worried about kids growing up amid a pandemic

Parents who are worried their kids fell behind developmentally during the pandemic can get free screening, services, and advice from the Child Development Infoline at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.

Tampa man arrested for shooting at Skyway Park

Police in Tampa say they’ve made an arrest several days after gunfire disrupted a youth football game at Skyway Park.

Fun-Land Drive-In neon sign rescued for use in new immersive art experience

Last week, we learned one of Tampa Bay's last remaining drive-in theaters had abruptly closed, but thanks to the creators of an immersive art experience, the theater's iconic neon sign will have a new home.

FHP: Speeding driver causes crash that set second vehicle on fire, killing two inside

Troopers say the driver of an Audi was speeding on I-4 when he crashed into another vehicle, a Camry, causing it to catch fire. The two people inside the Toyota died.