Tampa suspect arrested after stealing pizza, wallet from delivery man, police say
Tampa police arrested an 18-year-old man after he robbed a pizza delivery man early Tuesday morning.
Tampa police arrested an 18-year-old man after he robbed a pizza delivery man early Tuesday morning.
'Ghostbusters' enthusiasts turn family cars into Ectomobile replicas to support charity
Jason Rawley is a self-described child of the 1980s. When you see him in his “Ghostbusters” costume, carrying a proton pack and driving his version of the Ectomobile, it's easy to see why.
Jason Rawley is a self-described child of the 1980s. When you see him in his “Ghostbusters” costume, carrying a proton pack and driving his version of the Ectomobile, it's easy to see why.
The Black Wall Street app aims to build lost financial history
A nationwide tour for a new app called The Black Wall Street wrapped up with a stop in Tampa, and its founders said they hope to use the app to help build what was destroyed throughout history.
A nationwide tour for a new app called The Black Wall Street wrapped up with a stop in Tampa, and its founders said they hope to use the app to help build what was destroyed throughout history.
After surviving deadly lightning strike, woman turns to writing to cope with loss of friend
Three years ago, Karen Maharaj and a friend were struck by lightning along Siesta Key Beach. She survived; he did not. Now she hopes her words might just save someone else's life.
Three years ago, Karen Maharaj and a friend were struck by lightning along Siesta Key Beach. She survived; he did not. Now she hopes her words might just save someone else's life.
Arrest made in death of Westchase man during robbery, deputies say
An arrest has been made in the April death of a Hillsborough County man, deputies say.
An arrest has been made in the April death of a Hillsborough County man, deputies say.
Teen checks pool noodle on Southwest flight, video goes viral
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Jury selection begins for Riverview man accused of killing girlfriend, young daughter in 2018
Jury selection started Monday in the murder trial of Ronald O’Neal III, who is facing the death penalty for allegedly killing his girlfriend and their 9-year-old daughter in 2018.
Jury selection started Monday in the murder trial of Ronald O’Neal III, who is facing the death penalty for allegedly killing his girlfriend and their 9-year-old daughter in 2018.
J.C. Newman seeks permission to import Cuban tobacco for cigars
After more than a century, the old tradition of hand-rolling cigars still rolls on inside J.C. Newman’s factory in Ybor City. Now they want to restore another part of that tradition.
After more than a century, the old tradition of hand-rolling cigars still rolls on inside J.C. Newman’s factory in Ybor City. Now they want to restore another part of that tradition.
Apparent murder-suicide leaves 2 dead after Riverview standoff
Deputies say a Riverview man told them he'd killed "the love of his life" before engaging them in a standoff for hours. They later found him dead inside a burning apartment.
Deputies say a Riverview man told them he'd killed "the love of his life" before engaging them in a standoff for hours. They later found him dead inside a burning apartment.
Search for armed robbery suspects underway in Tampa
Tampa police officers are searching for two men accused of robbing the Mobil gas station on N. Florida Avenue Monday.
Tampa police officers are searching for two men accused of robbing the Mobil gas station on N. Florida Avenue Monday.
Tampa’s first Shake Shack is officially open
Burger lovers in Tampa now have another option to sink their teeth into: Shake Shack.
Burger lovers in Tampa now have another option to sink their teeth into: Shake Shack.
Mobile mammography unit at YMCA locations provide free screenings for women who are 40 and older
The YMCA and Advent Mobile Mammography are joining forces to make it easier for local women to take charge of their health.
The YMCA and Advent Mobile Mammography are joining forces to make it easier for local women to take charge of their health.
Hillsborough County launches text-to-911 program
Hillsborough County residents can now send a text message to report an emergency.
Hillsborough County residents can now send a text message to report an emergency.
Hillsborough teen invites deputy to graduation after rear-ending patrol car on I-4
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Man in custody after shooting at deputies doing welfare check on child
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducting a welfare check on a child were met with gunfire Sunday afternoon.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducting a welfare check on a child were met with gunfire Sunday afternoon.
Masks now optional for some Bay Area summer school students, teachers say it’s a quick turnaround
On Friday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that beginning Monday, masks would be optional in schools, which means students enrolling in summer school classes will not have to wear a mask, but not all teachers are on board.
On Friday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that beginning Monday, masks would be optional in schools, which means students enrolling in summer school classes will not have to wear a mask, but not all teachers are on board.
Tampa police investigating homicide
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found murdered early Sunday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found murdered early Sunday morning.
U.S. Marshals arrest Tampa man for first-degree murder
U.S. Marshals arrested Timothy Fulgiam Weeks, 46, for first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of an adult male.
U.S. Marshals arrested Timothy Fulgiam Weeks, 46, for first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of an adult male.
DEP: Red tide possibly linked to fish kills reported in Pinellas County; link to Piney Point unclear
Friday night, the DEP said FWC received reports of fish kills in Boca Ciega, Pass-a-Grille and St. Pete Beach. A link to the Piney Point leak has not been verified, however, red tide has been detected near the area.
Friday night, the DEP said FWC received reports of fish kills in Boca Ciega, Pass-a-Grille and St. Pete Beach. A link to the Piney Point leak has not been verified, however, red tide has been detected near the area.
Masks optional, e-learning dropped in Hillsborough schools
In two big decisions announced Friday, Hillsborough County schools say face coverings will no longer be required for students and staff, while any parents who want their kids to continue remote learning next year will have one less option.
In two big decisions announced Friday, Hillsborough County schools say face coverings will no longer be required for students and staff, while any parents who want their kids to continue remote learning next year will have one less option.