How Tampa Bay could become a 'dead zone' for marine plants and animals

If the red tide that's plaguing Tampa Bay and causing massive fish kills does not clear up soon, experts fear Tampa Bay could become what's known as a dead zone.

Families plead for tips on 1-year anniversary of deadly shooting on I-75

The families of two best friends are pleading with the public to find their killer, one year after someone opened fire on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County. 

Man convicted of attempted manslaughter apologizes before sentencing

Before his sentence was handed down in Tampa courtroom Friday morning, a man convicted of attempted manslaughter while terrorizing a Carrollwood neighborhood in March 2019 apologized to his victims. 

New Tampa esport lets you jump into the video game world

A new esports league called HADO has arrived in Tampa, giving players the chance to wield fireballs and fantastical weapons, just like their favorite video game characters.

Hillsborough deputies locate missing mother, 3 children

On Saturday, Hillsborough County deputies have safely located a mother and three children that had been missing since Wednesday. No additional details were released. 

Downtown Tampa high-rise evacuated after broken pipes flood apartments

A major water main break occurred overnight at the Element high-rise apartment in downtown Tampa. Residents were evacuated due to the flooding.

Former Hillsborough Sheriff Cal Henderson dies at 77

Former Hillsborough County Sheriff Cal Henderson has died at the age of 77. He served as the sheriff of Hillsborough County from 1992 to 2004.

HCSO: 21-year-old driver charged with DUI manslaughter after passenger killed in crash

Deputies say a 21-year-old man was drunk behind the wheel when he drove through a red light at an intersection and crashed his SUV into a tree early Friday morning, killing his passenger.

Florida overdose deaths spike 37% during pandemic, CDC data shows

In Florida, preliminary data from the CDC shows the death toll was up about 37% from 2019. The alarming trend is being driven by an increase of the synthetic opioid fentanyl on the streets, and the coronavirus pandemic's impact on substance abuse and addiction. Not everyone received the support they needed.

Tampa man battling COVID since Thanksgiving urges everyone to get vaccinated

A Tampa father and husband is finally back home after eight months in the hospital and a long-term care facility, where he had a long road recovering from COVID-19.

After arrests, TPD video aims to educate local Cubans about protest laws

Hundreds have protested for change in Cuba, with some of the marches spilling into the streets and blocking roadways. Now, Tampa police are trying to educate protesters about what’s allowed under the state’s new protest laws.

'We can't have that': DeSantis says Florida won't tolerate Cuba protests that shut down roadways

"We can't have that. It's dangerous for you to be shutting down a thoroughfare," Gov. DeSantis said of the protests that shut down roads and highways in cities like Tampa and Miami. "It's not something that we're going to tolerate."

USF dermatologist's guide for using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer

The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.

Two Hillsborough men held on Florida's new anti-riot law following Dale Mabry protest

Two Hillsborough County men who were arrested during Tuesday's protest at Dale Mabry and I-275 are being held on charges related to Florida's new anti-riot law.

For third day, Tampa demonstrators show support for Cuban protests

More protests, calling for a liberated Cuba, formed in Ybor City and along Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa Wednesday evening and night.