Whole Foods opens larger location at Tampa's Midtown development

It's the largest Whole Foods Market in the Tampa area, much bigger than the old store less than a mile away along North Dale Mabry.

Low-lying South Tampa awaits possible Elsa flooding

Flood-prone Bayshore Boulevard was relatively dry Tuesday night ahead of Hurricane Elsa, though the worst of the rain and storm surge was expected to come overnight.

Tampa International Airport suspends flights during Hurricane Elsa

With Hurricane Elsa likely to bring winds of 70 mph or higher, Tampa International Airport suspended operations Tuesday afternoon. TIA expects to reopen Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Animal shelters fill up during July 4th holiday weekend

Despite the patriotic tradition of fireworks, the loud booms spook animals, causing many to run away, which meant a busy Monday for the folks at Humane Society Tampa Bay.

Woman's body found in Valrico pond with apparent alligator bite marks, deputies say

An investigation is underway to figure out if an alligator may have led to the death of 29-year-old Shayla Silva. Her body was pulled from a retention pond near the River Hills subdivision in Valrico late Sunday.

1 dead following Tampa officer-involved shooting

One person has passed away following an officer-involved shooting that took place Sunday in Tampa.

Thousands pack downtown Tampa to celebrate Fourth of July

After not being able to celebrate the Fourth of July last year, thousands of people packed downtown Tampa for the second “Boom by the Bay” celebration.

Planes evacuated from MacDill AFB to Kansas ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

KC-135 refueling planes from MacDill Air Force Base are being moved to McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas on Sunday as Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Elsa. 

Tunnels to Towers pays off mortgages for families of two Bay Area law enforcement officers

The Tunnels to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgages on the homes of Pinellas Deputy Michael Magli and Tampa Police Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen, who were both killed in the line of duty by drunk drivers earlier this year

Veteran, USF student receives Pat Tillman Scholarship

Joshua Burnes is the only person in Florida and one of 60 across the country to receive a Tillman Scholarship.

Plea deal focused on mental health of woman accused of having bomb-making materials

A woman accused of having bomb-making materials at her parents' home in Wimauma is expected to make a plea deal that includes spending time in a mental health facility.

Tampa company, former Berkeley Prep student-athlete make history under new NCAA rules

When the NCAA changed its rules Wednesday to allow athletes to sell their likenesses, Dianna Paxton immediately saw potential Nicholas Petit-Frere, a former Berkeley Prep student-athlete who now plays for The Ohio State University.

Delta variant puts current mask guidance into question

The contagious Delta COVID-19 strain made the WHO telling vaccinated people to put back on their masks while indoors, but the CDC said their nationwide guidance remains the same: no masks for vaccinated people.

Brandon neighborhood's planned fireworks show under scrutiny by FWC due to nesting bird regulations

An HOA board member, acting as a private citizen, plans to shoot off fireworks in the Twin Lakes neighborhood in Brandon on the Fourth of July. Bird advocates are upset because it's a nesting area and protected by federal law. If a bird dies from fireworks, the person who set them off could face charges.

Man accused in child's death released on bond after Army comrades send letters to judge

Tyrone Covington has been sitting in jail, accused of causing the death of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son last October. Covington said the child was injured when he fell down some stairs the day before.