City council to choose additional member of TPD Citizens Review Board
Activists tried one last time to convince Tampa City Council that it should appoint a majority of members to the Tampa Police Civilian Review Board. Instead, the council voted for a 5-5 split with the mayor, and for both to sign off on an eleventh member appointed by the NAACP.
Activists tried one last time to convince Tampa City Council that it should appoint a majority of members to the Tampa Police Civilian Review Board. Instead, the council voted for a 5-5 split with the mayor, and for both to sign off on an eleventh member appointed by the NAACP.
Juneteenth to be celebrated with an eye toward more meaningful change
For years, Black communities organized and celebrated Juneteenth events in Tampa Bay. Members of the Bay Area Black community told FOX 13 the recognition is a start, but some said there are other ways to make meaningful change.
For years, Black communities organized and celebrated Juneteenth events in Tampa Bay. Members of the Bay Area Black community told FOX 13 the recognition is a start, but some said there are other ways to make meaningful change.
'They’re trying to kill me': Oneal's father recounts phone call from his son on night of murders
The jury took lots of notes Thursday, paying attention to every witness, especially the testimony from little Ronnie and from Oneal’s father, who got a call from his son the night of the killings.
The jury took lots of notes Thursday, paying attention to every witness, especially the testimony from little Ronnie and from Oneal’s father, who got a call from his son the night of the killings.
Tampa shooting sends one person to hospital, police say
One man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Tampa.
One man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Tampa.
Officials move to bring major movie productions to Hillsborough County
It could soon be lights, camera, action in Hillsborough County after commissioners voted to explore a partnership that would bring a large-scale film studio to the area. The hope is to lure major brands and productions to the county.
It could soon be lights, camera, action in Hillsborough County after commissioners voted to explore a partnership that would bring a large-scale film studio to the area. The hope is to lure major brands and productions to the county.
Ruskin lab creates invasive species scoring system to direct policy and prevention
A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.
A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.
'You stabbed me:' Ronnie Oneal's young son recalls witnessing murders of mom and sister
The boy was just 8 years old when he said Ronnie Oneal, his father, attacked him after murdering his mom and 9-year-old sister. Now 11, he bravely faced his father, recalling the night his family was killed and he barely survived.
The boy was just 8 years old when he said Ronnie Oneal, his father, attacked him after murdering his mom and 9-year-old sister. Now 11, he bravely faced his father, recalling the night his family was killed and he barely survived.
Bay Area residents may pay less for bananas as Port Tampa Bay lands million-dollar deal with Dole
A new deal to bring Dole bananas and pineapples to Port Tampa Bay not only peels back a piece of Tampa history but takes it to a new level. The old banana docks were as familiar as cigar factories to generations of kids who grew up here from the 1920s through the 1970s.
A new deal to bring Dole bananas and pineapples to Port Tampa Bay not only peels back a piece of Tampa history but takes it to a new level. The old banana docks were as familiar as cigar factories to generations of kids who grew up here from the 1920s through the 1970s.
Tampa Bay Cannons love competing despite disadvantages
Ultimate frisbee, while largely considered an underground sport, has been around for a while. There are professional teams across the country, including the Bay area's Tampa Bay Cannons. Playing for the Cannons is an exercise in "for the love of the game."
Ultimate frisbee, while largely considered an underground sport, has been around for a while. There are professional teams across the country, including the Bay area's Tampa Bay Cannons. Playing for the Cannons is an exercise in "for the love of the game."
After tragic drownings, county installs more warning signs at Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
It’s been nearly a week since a rip current took the lives of Kristoff Murray, Janosh Purackal, and his 3-year old son Danial. The county plans to do everything they can to prevent horrific drownings like these from happening again.
It’s been nearly a week since a rip current took the lives of Kristoff Murray, Janosh Purackal, and his 3-year old son Danial. The county plans to do everything they can to prevent horrific drownings like these from happening again.
DeSantis says Hillsborough, Pasco deputies among those helping with southwestern border control
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Florida law-enforcement officers will go to Texas and Arizona to help with border control, as Florida continues to challenge the Biden administration in federal court about immigration enforcement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Florida law-enforcement officers will go to Texas and Arizona to help with border control, as Florida continues to challenge the Biden administration in federal court about immigration enforcement.
Ability differences won't stop these new cyclists-in-training
By the end of Friday, a group of Tampa Bay residents living with disabilities will be ready for a lifetime of independent bike riding.
By the end of Friday, a group of Tampa Bay residents living with disabilities will be ready for a lifetime of independent bike riding.
ZooTampa stingray deaths blamed on 'supersaturation;' tank will be redesigned and rebuilt
ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Southwest leaves Tampa travelers temporarily stranded, citing network 'performance issues'
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
USF men's hoops coach out after report detailing 'unacceptable' comments to players
University of South Florida assistant men's basketball coach Tom Herrion is out of a job after an investigation substantiated comments he made that either toed the racial line – or went over it.
University of South Florida assistant men's basketball coach Tom Herrion is out of a job after an investigation substantiated comments he made that either toed the racial line – or went over it.
2 dead, 1 injured in crash on Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured after a crash at the intersection of N Manhattan Avenue and W Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa Tuesday evening.
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured after a crash at the intersection of N Manhattan Avenue and W Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa Tuesday evening.
WestShore Plaza files for bankruptcy; shoppers likely won't notice a difference
Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa was closed for nearly two months, but not nearly as long as other malls owned by the same company. The financial fallout includes chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it won't mean much for employees and shoppers in Tampa.
Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa was closed for nearly two months, but not nearly as long as other malls owned by the same company. The financial fallout includes chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it won't mean much for employees and shoppers in Tampa.
Tampa tourism kicks off spring with record-breaking month
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
Paramedic recalls injured boy's statement: 'My dad killed my mom'
Testimony continued Tuesday in the murder trial of Ronnie Oneal, a Riverman man accused of killing his girlfriend and young daughter, and also trying to kill his 8-year-old son in 2018.
Testimony continued Tuesday in the murder trial of Ronnie Oneal, a Riverman man accused of killing his girlfriend and young daughter, and also trying to kill his 8-year-old son in 2018.
Cross Bay Ferry to resume, with year-round service from St. Pete to Tampa
Fans of the Cross Bay Ferry between Tampa and St. Petersburg could see the service year-round over the next few years.
Fans of the Cross Bay Ferry between Tampa and St. Petersburg could see the service year-round over the next few years.