Relative arrested in Carrollwood death investigation

Hillsborough County deputies have made an arrest in connection with a death investigation at a Carrollwood home. Debra Pais Patton, 67, was taken into custody Monday evening and charged with abuse of a dead human body, a second-degree felony. 

South Tampa community comes together to search for missing dog

If you live in South Tampa, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about Skyler the missing German Shepherd. The search has taken over social media with volunteers—from trappers to rescue centers—stepping up to help a family desperate to find their beloved dog.

Gold Star mothers recall sons' sacrifice: 'I’ll give up my dreams so you can live yours'

It’s been 10 years, yet the sound of Taps or a 21-gun salute takes these Gold Star families right back to their sons’ funerals. For them, every day feels like Memorial Day.

Driver in deadly Bayshore crash plans to appeal 24-year prison sentence

The 24-year prison sentence in the deadly Bayshore street-racing crash came as a shock to many in the legal community, but it might not end there. The stiff sentence is now being appealed by the young driver's attorney.

Hitting the water? Coast Guard offers boating tips to stay safe

As boaters hit the water for a long holiday weekend, the Coast Guard is hard at work making sure everyone stays safe. 

A lot has changed in the year since Tampa riots, but some say there’s still work to be done

This Memorial Day Weekend marks one year since riots broke out in Tampa in response to the death of George Floyd. Buildings were set on fire, stores were looted and numerous arrests were made. Since then, there's major changes to policing and Florida law.

FDA approves 'game-changing' prostate cancer tool

A new diagnostic tool approved by the FDA on Thursday is changing the way physicians treat prostate cancer patients by more accurately pinpointing where the cancer spread.

Retiring principal gets flash-mob sendoff

Tim Ducker is retiring from Mulrennan Middle School after working for 36 years, 15 as the principal.

No answers yet after all stingrays in ZooTampa's touch tank found dead

Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.

Victim's family gets chance to confront killer before judge hands down life sentence

John McQueen was convicted earlier this month of murdering his girlfriend, Kelaina Atkins. Nearly two years after the murder, the time had finally come for Atkins’ family to speak their truth.

UT looking for ways to help incoming freshmen without a home; attorneys say families can lawyer up

The University of Tampa says it is starting to place incoming freshmen into campus housing at the Barrymore Hotel after many were told on-campus housing was full, which left families scrambling to find a place to live before the fall semester begins on August 23.

Tampa man with tough upbringing creates mentorship program to send student-athletes to college

Ricky Sailors says he was able to get a college education and be a successful athlete thanks to the men who mentored him growing up and now he is giving back by being a mentor to young athletes.

Ex-wife's pleas can't keep troubled veteran out of prison for cousin's murder

Monica Roberts says her ex-husband, Darrell Gadson, is a war veteran who came home a broken man. She described him as a ticking time bomb with bouts of delusions and paranoia.

New airline at Tampa International Airport takes off ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Breeze Airways is aiming to provide non-stop affordable flights to spots currently underserved – with low fares and high flexibility. Those flights start at $39 and are less than two hours on average.

UT offers $3,500 deferral scholarships for students who cannot find housing

The University of Tampa is offering incoming freshmen who cannot find housing for the fall 2021 semester $3,500 a year toward their tuition if they defer their enrollment for a year.