Judge waves off plea deal for Tampa man accused of threatening to kill police
A judge says 'no deal' for a man accused of threatening to kill Tampa police officers this summer. The defendant is facing terrorism and mass shooting charges.
A judge says 'no deal' for a man accused of threatening to kill Tampa police officers this summer. The defendant is facing terrorism and mass shooting charges.
Hillsborough deputies search for suspect who stole packages from Riverview home
Hillsborough County detectives are trying to identify a man seen on surveillance video stealing multiple packages from a Riverview home.
Hillsborough County detectives are trying to identify a man seen on surveillance video stealing multiple packages from a Riverview home.
Tampa woman accused of trying to arrange murder of former significant other’s spouse
Federal officers arrested a Tampa woman who tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex's spouse, even offering a bonus if the hit was completed by a specific date. When she didn't get a status update, she asked for the murder to be reassigned to "someone who has a history of getting jobs done."
Federal officers arrested a Tampa woman who tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex's spouse, even offering a bonus if the hit was completed by a specific date. When she didn't get a status update, she asked for the murder to be reassigned to "someone who has a history of getting jobs done."
Sam intensifies to category 4 hurricane as Teresa dissapates
Hurricane Sam intensified to a category 4 storm on Saturday and is expected to strengthen overnight. As of 5 p.m., its maximum sustained winds were 140 miles per hour and it was moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour.
Hurricane Sam intensified to a category 4 storm on Saturday and is expected to strengthen overnight. As of 5 p.m., its maximum sustained winds were 140 miles per hour and it was moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour.
Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter
A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
Standoff ends after Hillsborough County deputy shot by barricaded man in Brandon
A Hillsborough County deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being shot by a suspect who barricaded himself in a Brandon home for seven hours Friday as deputies pleaded with him to surrender peacefully.
A Hillsborough County deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being shot by a suspect who barricaded himself in a Brandon home for seven hours Friday as deputies pleaded with him to surrender peacefully.
Tampa Baseball Museum's grand opening is Saturday
A new museum focused on America's favorite pasttime is opening.
A new museum focused on America's favorite pasttime is opening.
Tampa inventor creates wastewater treatment system for developing countries
It’s easy to take clean water for granted in the U.S., but not everyone around the world has that access. An inventor in Tampa is helping solve the problem.
It’s easy to take clean water for granted in the U.S., but not everyone around the world has that access. An inventor in Tampa is helping solve the problem.
Tampa duo pleads guilty to claiming $1M in unemployment benefits using stolen identities
Unemployment fraud has exploded during the pandemic, with some thieves pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars, including a duo from Tampa who pleaded guilty for using a stranger’s personal information to make fake unemployment claims in multiple states.
Unemployment fraud has exploded during the pandemic, with some thieves pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars, including a duo from Tampa who pleaded guilty for using a stranger’s personal information to make fake unemployment claims in multiple states.
Gov. DeSantis announces state will purchase monoclonal antibody treatment doses directly
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday during a stop in Tampa that the state has begun purchasing doses of a monoclonal antibody treatment directly from the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, after the federal government last week took control of distribution of the COVID-19 treatments produced by other companies.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday during a stop in Tampa that the state has begun purchasing doses of a monoclonal antibody treatment directly from the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, after the federal government last week took control of distribution of the COVID-19 treatments produced by other companies.
With shapeshifting furniture, 'Niche' aims to prove people can still live large in smaller footprint
The Jetsons might have been onto something decades ago with their futuristic, do-it-all furniture. But in 2021, the Murphy bed looks quite different, and you’ll be able to find it at a local Tampa apartment in a few years.
The Jetsons might have been onto something decades ago with their futuristic, do-it-all furniture. But in 2021, the Murphy bed looks quite different, and you’ll be able to find it at a local Tampa apartment in a few years.
USF hopes new esports lab brings students together
USF is building an Esports Living Lab, a physical space with 40 computers and an endless virtual space that should be complete next spring.
USF is building an Esports Living Lab, a physical space with 40 computers and an endless virtual space that should be complete next spring.
Wrong-way drunk driver sentenced to prison for killing Tampa grandfather
Christopher Lynn, a man convicted of killing a Tampa grandfather by driving drunk and crashing into him head-on following a sporting event, made a plea deal with the state for prison time followed by probation.
Christopher Lynn, a man convicted of killing a Tampa grandfather by driving drunk and crashing into him head-on following a sporting event, made a plea deal with the state for prison time followed by probation.
Cross Bay Ferry to return seasonally in mid-October, may be permanent fixture by 2024
The Cross Bay Ferry will come back for the season in mid-October, but will it become a permanent fixture?
The Cross Bay Ferry will come back for the season in mid-October, but will it become a permanent fixture?
After sex sting, child porn suspect agrees to 15-year plea deal
Last October, 22 men were busted for trying to have sex with kids in an undercover sting called Operation Social Bust. Some of the men brought some extras like drinks, cash, and condoms.
Last October, 22 men were busted for trying to have sex with kids in an undercover sting called Operation Social Bust. Some of the men brought some extras like drinks, cash, and condoms.
Fall in Florida: A cold front is coming, but it will still be hot in Bay Area
It's the first day of fall. Good news is drier air is coming to Florida. Bad news is if you want those fall-like temperatures, you'll have to head further north of the Bay Area. It's still going to be hot here.
It's the first day of fall. Good news is drier air is coming to Florida. Bad news is if you want those fall-like temperatures, you'll have to head further north of the Bay Area. It's still going to be hot here.
Florida flight schools train thousands of student-pilots, more than any other state
There are about 130 commercial and aviation airports all across the state, including a number in the Bay Area. These airports are doing big things for the world of aviation.
There are about 130 commercial and aviation airports all across the state, including a number in the Bay Area. These airports are doing big things for the world of aviation.
Two arrested after pointing lasers at Tampa police helicopter in separate incidents
Tampa police said there were two separate laser-pointing incidents involving their helicopter this past week leading to two arrests.
Tampa police said there were two separate laser-pointing incidents involving their helicopter this past week leading to two arrests.
Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport
Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country.
Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country.
Tampa's father-daughter firefighting rescue team
Lauren Glanton has become the first daughter to follow in her father’s footsteps in the department’s more-than-100-year history. There have been dozens of sons who have followed their fathers, but none like Lauren.
Lauren Glanton has become the first daughter to follow in her father’s footsteps in the department’s more-than-100-year history. There have been dozens of sons who have followed their fathers, but none like Lauren.