Paddlers take to the water for 24 hours to raise money for families impacted by cancer
A relay-style paddle will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday on the Hillsborough River to raise money for families fighting cancer.
A relay-style paddle will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday on the Hillsborough River to raise money for families fighting cancer.
Publix makes masks optional for fully vaccinated individuals
On Friday, Publix announced that fully vaccinated associated or customers will not be required to wear a face-covering inside its stores beginning May 15, unless required by state or local ordinance.
On Friday, Publix announced that fully vaccinated associated or customers will not be required to wear a face-covering inside its stores beginning May 15, unless required by state or local ordinance.
Son of NICU nurse walks to raise money for the March of Dimes
Bill Kenna has been volunteering with the March of Dimes for 15 years and he hopes many people will participate in a virtual fundraising walk on May 15.
Bill Kenna has been volunteering with the March of Dimes for 15 years and he hopes many people will participate in a virtual fundraising walk on May 15.
Tampa police looking for witnesses after 9-year-old wounded by crossfire
It happened just after 8 p.m. near the intersection of East 30th Ave. North 54th St. According to investigators, a fight broke out between two groups in the Grant Park area and members of both groups started shooting at each other.
It happened just after 8 p.m. near the intersection of East 30th Ave. North 54th St. According to investigators, a fight broke out between two groups in the Grant Park area and members of both groups started shooting at each other.
Stray bullet hits 9-year-old after argument turns to gunfire in Tampa
Tampa police say a 9-year-old was hit by a stray bullet during a shooting Thursday evening.
Tampa police say a 9-year-old was hit by a stray bullet during a shooting Thursday evening.
Donut shop manager, accused of fatally punching angry customer, released on $15K bond
Corey Pujols, a 27-year-old manager at Dunkin Donuts, is accused in the death of an elderly customer. A judge reluctantly agreed to grant him bond Thursday.
Corey Pujols, a 27-year-old manager at Dunkin Donuts, is accused in the death of an elderly customer. A judge reluctantly agreed to grant him bond Thursday.
Recruits take oath from 4-star general, CentCom commander at MacDill
As they took the oath to defend their country, 43 recruits were given a rare opportunity Thursday – taking the oath from a four-star general who also happens to be the commander of U.S. Central Command.
As they took the oath to defend their country, 43 recruits were given a rare opportunity Thursday – taking the oath from a four-star general who also happens to be the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Military mom surprises son, brother after 6-month deployment
First-grader Jewelz Williams got the surprise of his life Thursday morning when his mother surprised him at Tampa Heights Elementary School after a six-month deployment with the Air Force.
First-grader Jewelz Williams got the surprise of his life Thursday morning when his mother surprised him at Tampa Heights Elementary School after a six-month deployment with the Air Force.
Police: Woman called in bomb threat at Seminole Hard Rock casino after losing $380 playing slots
Police arrested a woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to the Seminole Hard Rock casino after she lost hundreds while playing the slot machines.
Police arrested a woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to the Seminole Hard Rock casino after she lost hundreds while playing the slot machines.
First all-Black forward starting line showcases Lightning, NHL's focus on diversity
The first faceoff Monday night between the Lightning and Panthers was also the first of its kind. It was the first time a full line of forward players who are Black started an NHL game.
The first faceoff Monday night between the Lightning and Panthers was also the first of its kind. It was the first time a full line of forward players who are Black started an NHL game.
Possible fix for Tampa's 'Malfunction Junction' in the works
It is known as Malfunction Junction, the downtown Tampa interchange where I-4 meets I-275. Transportation officials have been working for years on a fix for the dangerous and congested area and it could happen sooner than expected.
It is known as Malfunction Junction, the downtown Tampa interchange where I-4 meets I-275. Transportation officials have been working for years on a fix for the dangerous and congested area and it could happen sooner than expected.
Candlelight vigil held for Bay Area nurses
Countless nurses who worked on the frontlines of the pandemic lost their lives to the virus they were fighting, and other nurses held vigils around the country Wednesday to honor them.
Countless nurses who worked on the frontlines of the pandemic lost their lives to the virus they were fighting, and other nurses held vigils around the country Wednesday to honor them.
Abuse charges dropped after medical evidence clears Tampa foster mom
Amanda Gary was arrested over three years ago and charged with aggravated child abuse after investigators say a foster baby's leg was broken. But medical tests have now revealed the true cause of the injury.
Amanda Gary was arrested over three years ago and charged with aggravated child abuse after investigators say a foster baby's leg was broken. But medical tests have now revealed the true cause of the injury.
Tampa woman faces life in prison for selling drugs to man who overdosed
Joamary Rosario pleaded guilty to selling drugs that led to a man's fatal overdose. She faces the possibility of life in prison.
Joamary Rosario pleaded guilty to selling drugs that led to a man's fatal overdose. She faces the possibility of life in prison.
First graduates of USF's accelerated nursing degree program boost struggling workforce
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
Tampa police remember 32 officers killed in the line of duty
National Police Week 2021 arrived in the wake of unprecedented pressure on law enforcement officers. Amid movements to defund police and budget cuts at large, metropolitan departments, Florida is on track for one of the deadliest years for police officers.
National Police Week 2021 arrived in the wake of unprecedented pressure on law enforcement officers. Amid movements to defund police and budget cuts at large, metropolitan departments, Florida is on track for one of the deadliest years for police officers.
Tampa Bay true crime files: Woman allegedly duped by psychic to extort husband's money
The flashy headlines called her a gold digger. At 78, Tampa businessman Richard Rappaport was 50 years older than Lin Halfon when the two secretly tied the knot, but what no one knew was their marriage was a bit crowded.
The flashy headlines called her a gold digger. At 78, Tampa businessman Richard Rappaport was 50 years older than Lin Halfon when the two secretly tied the knot, but what no one knew was their marriage was a bit crowded.
Tampa PD: Dunkin Donuts customer who used racial slur dies after being punched by employee
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
Judge revokes probation for sex suspect's bad behavior
Racial slurs, flashing residents, and picking fights: That's some of the bad behavior Carol Beamon is accused of.
Racial slurs, flashing residents, and picking fights: That's some of the bad behavior Carol Beamon is accused of.
Gas shortages not expected in Central Florida, despite pipeline disruption
Gas pumps are empty at stations up and down the East Coast, and even into northern Florida. But there is still plenty of gas in the Bay Area, and experts don't expect prices to jump.
Gas pumps are empty at stations up and down the East Coast, and even into northern Florida. But there is still plenty of gas in the Bay Area, and experts don't expect prices to jump.