‘A little too extreme’: Tampa family could face fines for putting Christmas lights up before Thanksgiving

A Westchase family could face up to $1,000 in fines if they don’t take down their Christmas lights, which were put up on Nov. 6. Even the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas,' Mariah Carey, is weighing in.

Police identify victim after human remains found in McKay Bay; death ruled homicide

Stephanie Crone-Overholts has been identified as a homicide victim after anglers found human remains floating in McKay Bay last week, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Metro Ministries urgently needs 500 Spanish-speaking volunteers

Thanksgiving is coming, and this time, it's Metro Ministries that is in need. The organization says the need for bilingual volunteers has exploded.

As passengers return to skies, TSA needs more agents

A Transportation Security Administration job fair began Friday and continues Saturday at the DoubleTree hotel on West Cypress Street.

USF student studying disease control through mathematics may become school’s first Rhodes Scholar

At USF, 21-year-old Alexander Mercier of Odessa, majored in mathematics and microbiology, which lead him to start important research that may make him the school’s first Rhodes Scholar. 

Strap on your skates: Tampa's downtown Winter Village returns

The winter tradition returns to Curtis Hixon Park with a café, holiday shops, light displays, and, of course, the ice rink.

Local musicians band together to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay

Good vibes and a good cause are on deck this Saturday as some of the Bay Area’s best musicians will take the stage to help combat hunger.

Overturned truck blocks I-275 ramp at Westshore

The crash happened in the southbound lanes of Interstate 275 at the Westshore exit. Police say the truck clipped a Road Ranger truck along the side of the interstate, then rolled over.

'The market is in a crazy spot right now,' auto dealers say

Inflation is hitting the new and used car market hard. The average transaction price for a new vehicle in October rose 12.9% year over year, according to Kelley Blue Book.

Hillsborough County to crack down on use of harmful fertilizers during rainy season

Hillsborough County leaders are cracking down on nutrient pollution leaking into Tampa Bay. Next year, fertilizer use will be regulated in the county during the rainy season.

Detective 'frustrated' by Carole Baskin's refusal to discuss missing husband with investigators

After hundreds of leads and several dead-ends, Hillsborough detectives say they are continuing to explore avenues in the case of Don Lewis and his 1997 disappearance. They've tried to interview Carole Baskin since the release of 'Tiger King' but were told 'no' every time.

Bumps, cracks, and potholes set to be smoothed over across Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough County board of commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to use $35 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to improve roadways across the county.

$18 million grant to improve ‘one of the best areas in Tampa with one of the city’s worst roads’

Drivers who regularly take Florida Avenue may not like that the number of traffic lanes will likely be reduced through Tampa Heights and Seminole Heights, but if you live in the Heights, it may be welcome news.

Death penalty recommended for man who killed girlfriend and her young son over what to watch on TV

A Hillsborough County jury and judge have decided the man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, after a fight over what to watch on TV, should die for his actions.