Meet the maestro of the Lightning’s pre-game magic
John Franzone is the man behind the Lightning’s pre-game magic. For 35-years Franzone has been putting on in-game shows entertaining fans in stadiums.
John Franzone is the man behind the Lightning’s pre-game magic. For 35-years Franzone has been putting on in-game shows entertaining fans in stadiums.
Summer at ZooTampa: Visit baby animals and keep cool with Frosty Fusions
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is bringing summer fun to Tampa. Visitors can see some adorable baby animals and grab a new frozen treat.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is bringing summer fun to Tampa. Visitors can see some adorable baby animals and grab a new frozen treat.
Tampa-based 'Zola' movie worrisome to sex-trafficking survivors
The story started out as a viral tweet thread, almost too shocking to be true – and some details are not. It's a tale of strip clubs, violence, and eventual sex trafficking that allegedly took place right here in Tampa.
The story started out as a viral tweet thread, almost too shocking to be true – and some details are not. It's a tale of strip clubs, violence, and eventual sex trafficking that allegedly took place right here in Tampa.
3 more Bay Area residents charged in Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Experts: Cosby's release makes victims of sex crimes less likely to come forward
The decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to release Bill Cosby from prison is sending ripples through the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, which helps hundreds of victims of sexual assault every year.
The decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to release Bill Cosby from prison is sending ripples through the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, which helps hundreds of victims of sexual assault every year.
TPD: 1 shot, killed at Silver Oaks Apartments
Tampa police are investigating after a man was found murdered at the Silver Oaks Apartments Wednesday afternoon.
Tampa police are investigating after a man was found murdered at the Silver Oaks Apartments Wednesday afternoon.
Contracts for 4 Hillsborough charter schools were not renewed; district must explain why, state says
In a letter sent to Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School district didn't back down from its decision to not renew the contracts of four charter schools.
In a letter sent to Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School district didn't back down from its decision to not renew the contracts of four charter schools.
Super Bowl streaker takes deal for 12 months probation, community service
The stunt is over, but the consequences are far from over. The streaker who ran across the field during the Super Bowl game in Tampa went before a judge Tuesday.
The stunt is over, but the consequences are far from over. The streaker who ran across the field during the Super Bowl game in Tampa went before a judge Tuesday.
Bay Area students' conservation artwork now on display at Florida Aquarium
A new exhibit at The Florida Aquarium is putting trash on display to highlight conservation.
A new exhibit at The Florida Aquarium is putting trash on display to highlight conservation.
Florida opts out of $300 federal unemployment benefit to push people back to workforce
Florida is now one of 26 states to end pandemic unemployment benefits early. Over the weekend, federal payments of $300 a week expired for Floridians.
Florida is now one of 26 states to end pandemic unemployment benefits early. Over the weekend, federal payments of $300 a week expired for Floridians.
Bay Area businesses cash-in on Lightning Stanley Cup run
As the Stanley Cup Final kicks off with the Lightning playing at Amalie Arena, money is pouring into businesses that have had their toughest year in memory.
As the Stanley Cup Final kicks off with the Lightning playing at Amalie Arena, money is pouring into businesses that have had their toughest year in memory.
'You're on pal': Biden accepts 'friendly wager' with Trudeau on Stanley Cup winner
The President of the United States has accepted a bet with the Canadian Prime Minister on which country's team will win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.
The President of the United States has accepted a bet with the Canadian Prime Minister on which country's team will win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.
Convicted child molester's mother refuses to attend sentencing
Lewis Matthews was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl and then dousing her in bleach to cover it up. At his sentencing Monday, he faced life in prison.
Lewis Matthews was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl and then dousing her in bleach to cover it up. At his sentencing Monday, he faced life in prison.
From Tampa to Tokyo: Hillsborough High teen becomes youngest runner to make Team USA in decades
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Task Force 3 deploys to Surfside to assist in rescue efforts
More than 70 local firefighters, paramedics, and doctors are in Surfside to help with the rescue and recovery after a 12-story condo building collapsed early Thursday morning.
More than 70 local firefighters, paramedics, and doctors are in Surfside to help with the rescue and recovery after a 12-story condo building collapsed early Thursday morning.
Defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning headed back to Stanley Cup Final after Game-7 win against Islanders
The Tampa Bay Lightning is headed back to the Stanley Cup Final. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 18 saves and Yanni Gaurde scored a short-handed goal to help the defending Stanley Cup Champions beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in Game 7 of their NHL playoff semifinal series on Friday night.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is headed back to the Stanley Cup Final. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 18 saves and Yanni Gaurde scored a short-handed goal to help the defending Stanley Cup Champions beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in Game 7 of their NHL playoff semifinal series on Friday night.
Tampa Fire Rescue welcomes first-ever female to lead department
Barbara Tripp was born and raised in East Tampa, and she is proud of her modest roots, but Tampa Fire's first female leader is an accomplished public servant and veteran who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the department.
Barbara Tripp was born and raised in East Tampa, and she is proud of her modest roots, but Tampa Fire's first female leader is an accomplished public servant and veteran who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the department.
Americans looking for post-pandemic change quitting jobs at record pace
Four million people quit their jobs in April, according to the U.S. Labor Department, but despite the influx of job-seekers, CareerSource Tampa Bay says it's a great time to look for a new job.
Four million people quit their jobs in April, according to the U.S. Labor Department, but despite the influx of job-seekers, CareerSource Tampa Bay says it's a great time to look for a new job.
Weekend at Bernie's cutout develops cult following among Lightning fans
A Weekend at Bernie's cutout has become a good luck charm for the Lightning. A Tampa boating company started the trend.
A Weekend at Bernie's cutout has become a good luck charm for the Lightning. A Tampa boating company started the trend.
Life without parole: Man convicted of killing girlfriend, daughter sentenced by jury
The jury in the Ronnie Oneal murder trial handed down a sentence of life in prison, without the possibility of parole Friday. The death penalty was a possibility in the case.
The jury in the Ronnie Oneal murder trial handed down a sentence of life in prison, without the possibility of parole Friday. The death penalty was a possibility in the case.