Timeline: Deadly 2018 Bayshore street-racing crash

Cameron Herrin and John Barrineau have both been sentenced to prison for their roles in the street-racing crash that killed Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt along Tampa’s Bayshore Boulevard in 2018.

Hillsborough County School District given 10 days to reverse decision to close 4 charter schools

The Florida Board of Education gave the Hillsborough County School District 10 days to reverse its decision to not renew the contracts of four charter schools or face the possibility of having funding withheld.

Hillsborough GOP calls on Gov. DeSantis to keep US Capitol Police from opening Tampa field office

The Hillsborough County Republican Party is calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep the U.S. Capitol Police from opening a field office in Tampa: "As Governor, you have the authority to deny this intrusion upon our State, our People, our Constitution."

Teen raises awareness about kids and skin cancer with 'Blue Mustache' Facebook page

A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.

Hillsborough County commissioner to propose condo inspection program

The horror of the Surfside condo collapse has a Hillsborough County commissioner eyeing a potential inspection program for aging buildings. 

FHP trooper injured, 3 arrested during Bay Area protests supporting Cuba

A rally in support of Cuban protesters spilled into the busy traffic lanes of Dale Mabry Highway and I-275 Tuesday afternoon. Activists blocked traffic as they waved flags and demanded U.S. action.

Plea deal sends hit-and-run killer to prison for 10 years

In April of 2020, Roylan Salas was driving a Chevy Silverado on MLK Boulevard near Tanner Road in Dover when he turned left and into the path of motorcyclist Derek Bazo, killing him at the scene.

Homes, exotic car up for grabs after alleged $170-million real estate scheme

The Tampa Bay market is getting dozens of homes on the market and it's all thanks to the federal government busting an alleged Ponzi scheme.

2 dead, 2 injured in Riverview shooting, deputies say

Overnight in Riverview, a shooting broke out, leading to the death of two people and leaving two others injured.

FDA hears case for Pfizer booster shots

Booster shots are at the center of a debate between Pfizer and federal health officials, and Monday the vaccine maker made its case to U.S. scientists for needing a third COVID-19 shot. 

Tampa protesters call for change in Cuba

Bay Area Cuban Americans held protests in Tampa Monday. A few dozen demonstrators came together on Armenia Avenue to express frustrations over conditions in the communist country, including internet outages there, resulting in many having trouble contacting their loved ones.

Tampa man among first to plead guilty for involvement in Capitol riot

A Tampa man is among the first of the accused Capitol rioters to plead guilty to charges. Paul Hodgkins pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstruction to an official proceeding, in exchange for the rest of the charges being dropped.

Fans from all over enjoy a parade to remember in 'Champa Bay'

Fans from around the Tampa Bay area and even across the state made their way to Tampa to see the Tampa Bay Lightning parade Monday. It's part of the dynasty now known as "Champa Bay."

Tampa Bay Lightning championship boat parade sails through Tampa

The Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup championship parade wrapped up after sailing through downtown Tampa. Tens of thousands of Bolts fans hit the Tampa Riverwalk to celebrate the home team’s back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, though Mother Nature ultimately crashed the party.

WWE Hall of Famer ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Brandon native passes away

WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, also known to fans as “Mr. Wonderful,” passed away at the age of 71. Orndorff was originally from Brandon and attended the University of Tampa.

Red tide temporarily closes several Hillsborough County beaches

Hillsborough County has temporarily closed Picnic Island Beach, Picnic Island Beach Dog Park, Davis Island Beach, Apollo Beach Nature Preserve beaches and E.G. Simmons Conservation Park because of public health concerns due to red tide.