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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lightning set up ball hockey court at Rowlett Park to inspire next generation of players
As the Tampa Bay Lightning advance in the playoffs, the team is cultivating the next generation of hockey fans at home.
As the Tampa Bay Lightning advance in the playoffs, the team is cultivating the next generation of hockey fans at home.
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.
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.
Wearing matching orange jail jumpsuits, a mother and daughter appeared standing side by side on a virtual court hearing Thursday.
Tampa Bay man's family fishing trips are more than a day on the boat
It’s a story of food and family. The food is delicious, wild-caught, Alaskan salmon. The family is the Neals.
It’s a story of food and family. The food is delicious, wild-caught, Alaskan salmon. The family is the Neals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa is strong and resilient, mayor says in State of the City virtual driving tour
Mayor Jane Castor conducted her State of the City address virtually; broadcasting it via Facebook during a driving tour of Tampa.
Mayor Jane Castor conducted her State of the City address virtually; broadcasting it via Facebook during a driving tour of Tampa.
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.
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.
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 man, who took selfie from Senate floor, pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge
A Tampa man pleaded guilty Wednesday to crimes related to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
A Tampa man pleaded guilty Wednesday to crimes related to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa police search for hit-and-run driver involved in deadly pedestrian crash
Tampa police are searching for the driver who struck a pedestrian and fled from the crash. The pedestrian has passed away.
Tampa police are searching for the driver who struck a pedestrian and fled from the crash. The pedestrian has passed away.
Relative charged with woman's murder after body found in Carrollwood home
Hillsborough deputies have now charged a woman with the murder of a relative whose body was found in a Carrollwood home.
Hillsborough deputies have now charged a woman with the murder of a relative whose body was found in a Carrollwood home.