Teen gunned down near Lee Davis Community Center dies

A 13-year-old who was shot near the Lee Davis Community Center at 22nd and 26th Ave. on Tuesday has died, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Rising cost to rent in Bay Area crushing families

A new study says the cost of a new apartment for rent in Tampa has climbed 30% in just a year.

Hillsborough detectives investigating inmate death

Hillsborough County investigators are trying to determine what led up to the death of an inmate.

Supply chain woes won't keep Metropolitan Ministries from Thanksgiving mission

Metropolitan Ministries reported that volunteers prepared 2,750 pounds of turkey, 1,800 pounds of mashed potatoes, and 100 gallons of gravy. That's not to mention 1,600 pounds of vegetables, 800 pounds of stuffing and more than 500 pies and desserts.

Gunman on the run after shooting 13-year-old Tampa boy

A tight-knit Tampa community is desperate for answers after a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after being gunned down Tuesday night.

Dog injured by gunfire in Alabama flown to Tampa for care and adoption

A dog hit by gunfire in Alabama is getting a second chance at a happy life thanks to a Bay Area pilot and the Suncoast Animal League.

Lutz man arrested in murder of woman whose partial remains were found in McKay Bay

Tampa police have made an arrest in the homicide of Stephanie Crone-Overholts, a Pennsylvania woman whose partial remains were discovered by fishermen in McKay Bay near downtown Tampa.

Plant City mom avoids prison with plea deal, gets probation for baby's bathtub death

The 24-year-old teacher was charged with aggravated manslaughter of child in January, but 10 months later, she was taking a plea deal to a reduced charge of child neglect, which normally carries a five-year prison sentence.

Small Business Saturday: Why shopping local is more important than ever

The holidays are a time of traditions and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) has made shopping local hers. Castor says 67 cents of every dollar spent at local businesses goes back into the local economy, which will be the key to continued recovery from the pandemic.

Lutz man buys $2 million lottery ticket at Tampa Circle K after nearly running out of gas

"I pulled into the Circle K at the last minute to fill up and decided to buy a Scratch-Off ticket...I was standing at the pumps when I suddenly realized I was holding a $2 million winning ticket! I was so excited that I left before my tank was full," said the Lutz man.

Florida Aquarium employee's pet turkey visits ahead of Thanksgiving

A majestic pet turkey took a field trip to The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, checking out the array of fish and marine life.

Judge to defendant who did drugs on courtroom Zoom: 'You get clean, I'm happy'

A criminal defendant who got caught doing drugs during a virtual court hearing in June. He got scolded by the judge and wasn't allowed to take a plea deal. But now his luck has turned around.

Tampa fire rescue gets boost from remodeled Sulphur Springs station

In Tampa, the life-saving sound of a paramedic’s siren could be delayed. As the city grows, first responders try to keep up with more calls.

Charity struggles to get bicycles for kids in need this Christmas

A Dover non-profit that gives hundreds of bicycles to those who need them every year is worried higher prices and limited supplies will limit the ability to fulfill its mission.

Murder victim was reported missing in Pennsylvania on same day that remains were found in bay

The mystery surrounding body parts found in McKay Bay is deepening, even as investigators in Pennsylvania shed some light on the days surrounding Stephanie Crone-Overholts’ initial disappearance.

Tampa Bay True Crime Series: Cameron Herrin's deadly Bayshore crash

Three years ago, teenagers racing their cars along Bayshore killed a young mother and her baby. The young men are now in prison but there is a growing movement on social media to free one of them, driver Cameron Herrin.

Public art goes digital in Tampa's new Water Street development

A garden of plants and light is one of the first pieces of public art to be installed in Tampa's new Water Street downtown development. But unlike a painting or a sculpture, it's designed with LEDs and colorful movements that can change and interact with its surroundings.

With supply down, Christmas tree prices are up this year

According to the American Christmas Tree Association, supply chain issues are affecting trees like so many other things. Fuel costs, port congestion, and extreme weather are all playing a factor in the overall number of trees available and their higher price tags.