Tampa Bay Restaurant Week kicks off with dozens of local flavors, benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay

If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.

Florida leads nation in new AIDS cases

The CDC said last week that in 2019 Florida had 24 cases per 100,000 people, compared to 13 nationwide. Florida is third in that category, and first in overall new cases with 4,400.

Friends say father died trying to save his 3-year-old son in Apollo Beach

A 37-year-old father and his young son wound up in the water near the Apollo Beach Nature preserve, an area where swimming is off-limits. Deputies say they were swept away by the strong currents; neither survived.

Murder trial begins for Riverview man accused of killing girlfriend, daughter in 2018

The trial of a Riverview man accused of murdering his girlfriend and daughter got off to an explosive start Monday. Ronnie Oneal III is representing himself and shouted parts of his opening statement at the jury.

HCSO: Body found may be missing Apollo Beach 'hero' who tried to save father, son from strong currents

Investigators believe they have recovered the body of the good Samaritan who tried to rescue a father and his young child who were swept away by a strong current in Apollo Beach Friday night.

Okinawa veteran, 95, still honors America as Tampa’s 'flag man'

George Hill has been selling and installing American flags for decades and, at age 95, the WWII vet has no plans to retire. "I fought for it. I don't have to say any more," he explained.

Man suffers non-life-threatening injuries after reported shooting on I-275

A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot Saturday night on I-275, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Man arrested following fatal hit-and-run crash on Selmon Expressway

Miguel Matias Usher, 26, of Seffner, has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash Sunday morning.

Apollo Beach 'hero' who jumped in water to save father, son still missing

The search for a man being hailed hero is still underway at Apollo Beach as of Saturday night after Sheriff Chad Chronister said the man jumped in the water to try and save a father and son who were swept away by the current.

ZooTampa welcomes baby southern white rhino

A female southern white rhino was born early June 6 at ZooTampa. She is the 8th southern white rhino calf born at the zoo. 

HCSO investigating after body found on side of Thonotosassa road

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after a man’s body was found at the intersection of County Road 579 and Joe Ebert Road Saturday morning.

Man and baby drown off Apollo Beach; search continues for 'hero' who tried to help

Rescuers continue to search for Kristoff Murray, a good Samaritan who jumped in the water Friday evening to help a man and child who were swept away by the current in the waters off Apollo Beach.

3-legged gator, bound with boxing tape, found outside Tampa sanctuary

A 5-foot, 10-inch alligator with a missing limb and boxing tape around her jaws, front legs, and tail was discovered Thursday outside Croc Encounters, an educational and wildlife sanctuary facility in Tampa.

Defendant agrees to 5-year plea deal for killing man during fight over bike

Barron Marion was only 17 years old when he was charged with murder. Now he’s 20 and about to take a plea deal that will send him away for years.

No arrests yet after deadly shooting at Tampa intersection

Investigators said, at some point, one of the men exited his vehicle at the traffic light. Then, the shooter, who was in another car, fired his weapon, killing the man.

Bear sightings continue, this time from Citrus Park to Carrollwood

The animal was spotted Wednesday night, one of at least two sightings that day. FWC says there were at least two more reports this week, one near the Citrus Park Mall.