Southwest passengers scramble for flights following weekend mass cancelations across U.S., Tampa

It's been a frustrating weekend for air travelers who booked flights with Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. Many were waking up Monday morning in places they weren't expecting to be.

Hotel Floridan's new owners plan 'significant renovation' of Tampa's original skyscraper

At 19 stories and 240 feet, the Hotel Floridan was the tallest building in Florida when it was under construction in 1923. When it opened in 1927, it was Tampa’s original skyscraper. 

Hillsborough man gets 8 years probation for soliciting teen for sex

Zachary Stitz is the latest defendant to cut a deal after being arrested and charged in a child sex sting in Hillsborough County.

Tampa police, firefighters hope stickers will speak for special needs patients who can't

The Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue came together Monday to unveil stickers and explain a registry they've developed to help them respond to the special needs community.

Amalie Arena to debut new in-seat purchasing system for fans

This season, Lightning fans at Amalie Arena can make a quick purchase from their seats whenever inspiration strikes.

FHP: 1 dead, 2 seriously injured in crash on US 301

A 64-year-old woman from Sun City Center was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash along US 301, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Beloved South Tampa hardware store reopens with new owners

Eric and Jessica Starr, the new owners of Bay to Bay Ace Hardware are making renovations, but vow to keep the heart of their beloved business the same.

2 injured after argument leads to shooting in Ybor City, police say

A man and a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning following a shooting in Ybor City, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Teens help snook population rebound after cold snaps, red tide

For the past eight months, Riverview High School students have taken on the big responsibility of measuring, weighing and preparing snook to be released.

Search continues for fugitive who never showed up for vehicular homicide trial

Bill and Jane Swartz were 30 seconds away from their Tampa home when they were killed by a racing driver. Now, prosecutors say the man responsible is a fugitive on the run.

Florida ports say they can solve Pacific shipping woes, product shortages

A traffic jam of cargo vessels in the Pacific Ocean is causing shortages that could impact deliveries to the United States for the holiday season. The Florida Ports Council says they can fix the problem.

Man was reloading ammunition inside Seffner home at time of explosion

The explosion that destroyed a Seffner home and injured two people was apparently caused by a man inside working with ammunition.