Tampa 10-year-old thanks Tom Brady for helping him survive cancer battle

A 10-year-old cancer survivor got to thank his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer. The touching moment played out during Sunday night's Bucs game in Tampa when Brady caught up with the young fan after the game.

Jurors won't hear DUI manslaughter suspect's statements to police

Accused DUI killer Jeremy Guerrero is headed to trial this week presumably feeling good about his chances after a big win in court.

Malfunction Junction: I-275 construction to expand lanes in Tampa begins Monday

To ease congestion, FDOT is adding a new lane in each direction from I-275 near I-4 to just north of Hillsborough Avenue. Construction begins Monday.

Neighbors prepare for 'Malfunction Junction' construction to expand starting Monday

Expect some big changes starting Monday in the spot that's become known as "malfunction junction." Construction begins on a major project designed to ease congestion at the I-275/I-4 interchange in Tampa, but some neighbors in the area are raising concerns about the timing of it all.

Hillsborough County firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

Giovanni Ciancio, 55, a driver/engineer with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue died from complications of COVID-19, according to HCFR. 

After delays, first defendant to plead guilty in Capitol riot begins jail sentence

The first defendant to plead guilty to his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol is now in jail, serving eight months in federal prison. But new court filings show Paul Hodgkins, of Tampa, fought to stay out of jail despite accepting a plea deal in his case.

FHP searching for hit-and-run driver who killed 71-year-old bicyclist in Brandon

FHP is searching for a hit-and-run driver who veered into the bike lane and hit a 71-year-old bicyclist, then left him to die. Troopers believe the vehicle is a 2016-2019 BMW X-1 SUV with significant front-right damage.

Failing street lights in Tampa emit bright purple hue

Street lights around Tampa usually illuminate a bright white color, but some purple lights are popping up across the city due to a manufacturer’s defect.

Cryptocurrency continues trend toward mainstream as celebrities get onboard

Cryptocurrency is considered by some to be mainstream, especially after Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady said he wouldn't mind being paid in bitcoin, but despite the exposure, many people are still in the dark when it comes to online coins. 

Businesses around Port Tampa see boost as cruises make comeback

Tampa’s cruising comeback was set in the books Thursday morning, as the first cruise ship in a year and a half returned to port.

Officials crackdown on ‘snipe signs’ illegally placed on public property

From handwritten signs attached to utility poles to the ones stuck in the ground, any signs put up on public property without a permit are illegal.

HCSO: Teen in custody after allegedly planning school shooting

A 13-year-old girl is facing charges after making threats to harm students and staff at Henderson Hammock Charter School, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. 

Now hiring? Job seekers say labor shortage is a myth after applications go unanswered

Joey Holz started an experiment: apply to 2 jobs a day for 30 days. Of the 60 he applied to, he got back 9 emails, 1 phone call, and 1 interview for a construction job advertised as full-time paying $10 an hour, but it was actually only part-time and started at Florida's minimum wage of $8.65.

Daughter of man held hostage by Haitian gang describes 'unbearable' conditions

As the efforts continue to rescue 17 missionaries abducted by Haitian gangs over the weekend, a woman whose father survived a recent kidnapping in Haiti is telling the story of how her father was forced to live before his family paid the ransom.