Tampa goes orange to bring awareness to gun violence

The first Friday in June is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the city of Tampa is shining a light on the issue by lighting up orange.  The shade has been the defining color of the gun violence prevention movement.

From medical school to the Met: Tampa doctor wins Grammy

After college, Rishi Rane moved to New York to pursue a career in opera, but wound up following his family into the medical field. But his opera past came knocking when a director reached out to him.

Man accused of threatening BLM march must get mental health evaluation before plea deal

Alex Bancroft was arrested and charged with making threats of a mass shooting or terrorist act after law enforcement officials say he made threatening posts on Facebook targeting a Black Lives Matter march.

76 years later, Iwo Jima veteran honored with Purple Heart

A Marine who was wounded in the Battle of Iwo Jima some 76 years ago waited patiently for decades to receive his Purple Heart. He passed away without ever receiving one, but his family never gave up.

Hillsborough County roads to be renamed after 3 fallen law enforcement officers

A stretch of I-275, which is the source of pained memories for the family members of fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen, will soon be a road to healing.

Woman accused of letting disabled husband die refuses plea deal

Wearing matching orange jail jumpsuits, a mother and daughter appeared standing side by side on a virtual court hearing Thursday.

TopGolf Live comes to Raymond James Stadium

Raymond James Stadium is usually reserved for punts and passes from the Buccaneers, but now golf fans can tee off at the stadium. 

Health advisory issued for parts of Hillsborough County due to red tide bloom

Health officials in Hillsborough County have issued a health advisory for parts of the area due to red tide blooms detected in lower and middle Tampa Bay.

1,878 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 49 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,878 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,329,867.

Large gator wakes up Plant City couple by banging on patio doors

Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.

In scientific first, Florida Aquarium cross-breeds corals for stronger disease resistance

Scientists successfully cross-bred grooved brain corals from two different locations that were rescued from a disease outbreak. It's a first-of-its-kind achievement that could have a major impact on saving Florida's depleted coral reefs.

Missing dog that united South Tampa found in yard near Bayshore Boulevard

Days after the search for a missing German shepherd in South Tampa took over social media, the wayward pooch has been found and is on the mend.

Tampa Bay nurses headed to India to help fight COVID-19

Nurses are always on-call, no matter where help is needed. Now, four nurses from Tampa Bay are joining dozens from around the country to go to where fighting COVID couldn't be more important.

Man gets 7 years in prison for deadly Ybor punch

The two men had never met, but when they did outside an Ybor bar in September in 2019, it was deadly. Now, Justin Jasper is headed to prison for killing Dyante Neal with one punch.