Carrollwood structure fire under investigation
An arson investigator with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is looking into the cause of a structure fire in Carrollwood.
An arson investigator with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is looking into the cause of a structure fire in Carrollwood.
FHP: 2 dead following head-on crash on US 301
Two men were killed early Saturday morning after crashing head-on along US 301 near St. Francis Lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two men were killed early Saturday morning after crashing head-on along US 301 near St. Francis Lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cruise lines threaten to leave Florida over vaccine passport ban
Fallout continues from Governor Ron DeSantis’ on vaccine passports with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO threatening to leave the state if the company can’t do vaccination checks.
Fallout continues from Governor Ron DeSantis’ on vaccine passports with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO threatening to leave the state if the company can’t do vaccination checks.
Shot for a shot: Tampa gives $5 vouchers for Ybor City bars to anyone getting J&J vaccine
The city of Tampa is turning its focus on getting young people vaccinated against COVID-19 by bringing shots to them in places they're likely to already be – like Ybor City on a Friday night.
The city of Tampa is turning its focus on getting young people vaccinated against COVID-19 by bringing shots to them in places they're likely to already be – like Ybor City on a Friday night.
Bloomingdale High School teacher arrested for unlawful sexual relationship with student
Alberto Rivera Claudio, 46, a teacher at Bloomingdale High School, has been arrest on 12 counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor after deputies say he had an unlawful sexual relationship with a student for more than a year.
Alberto Rivera Claudio, 46, a teacher at Bloomingdale High School, has been arrest on 12 counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor after deputies say he had an unlawful sexual relationship with a student for more than a year.
Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin announces Big Cat Coin 'crypto-purrency' for online tipping
You’ve likely heard of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and this week there’s been a lot of hype around Dogecoin. But how about Catcoin? Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue, is starting her own cryptocurrency.
You’ve likely heard of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and this week there’s been a lot of hype around Dogecoin. But how about Catcoin? Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue, is starting her own cryptocurrency.
'Monster' faced by his victim in court, sentenced to life in prison
Kevin McGruder was convicted in February for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a woman who was giving him a ride to a doctor's appointment. Before his sentencing, she told the court she was lucky to have survived her encounter with "a monster."
Kevin McGruder was convicted in February for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a woman who was giving him a ride to a doctor's appointment. Before his sentencing, she told the court she was lucky to have survived her encounter with "a monster."
Volunteers urge Tampa residents to get vaccines -- and prepare for hurricanes
Volunteers went door-to-door Friday making residents in Tampa's Palmetto Beach community aware of two things: disaster preparedness and COVID preparedness.
Volunteers went door-to-door Friday making residents in Tampa's Palmetto Beach community aware of two things: disaster preparedness and COVID preparedness.
Daughter of Cuban immigrant launches bouquet business that’s blooming all over town
Mother’s Day is just days away and Linda Quinn is banking on people having trouble finding the perfect gift. She says she was inspired by her own mother's work ethic.
Mother’s Day is just days away and Linda Quinn is banking on people having trouble finding the perfect gift. She says she was inspired by her own mother's work ethic.
Apollo Beach community rallies, saves brewery from going bust during pandemic
The pandemic hit restaurant and brewery businesses especially hard, but one community in Apollo Beach wasn't prepared to say goodbye to their local watering hole.
The pandemic hit restaurant and brewery businesses especially hard, but one community in Apollo Beach wasn't prepared to say goodbye to their local watering hole.
Tampa targeting Gen-Z with mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Ybor City
City officials in Tampa are hoping to get more young adults vaccinated with a new campaign.
City officials in Tampa are hoping to get more young adults vaccinated with a new campaign.
Hillsborough County man wins $1 million from scratch-off -- his second lottery win in 2 years
Talk about a lucky streak: a Seffner man has won a second lottery jackpot, just two years after his first big win.
Talk about a lucky streak: a Seffner man has won a second lottery jackpot, just two years after his first big win.
Nurse reflects on changes after a year of coronavirus
At AdventHealth, the best sign isn't who's still in the intensive care unit on Fletcher Avenue, but who isn't. When COVID-19 first hit Tampa Bay, their COVID ICU filled to more than 50 people. Today, there are only three.
At AdventHealth, the best sign isn't who's still in the intensive care unit on Fletcher Avenue, but who isn't. When COVID-19 first hit Tampa Bay, their COVID ICU filled to more than 50 people. Today, there are only three.
Performances are returning to Straz's Morsani Hall
Next Generation Ballet is performing “Swan Lake” on the stage of Morsani Hall at the Straz Center this weekend. Performers haven’t hit that stage since March 13, 2020, because of the pandemic.
Next Generation Ballet is performing “Swan Lake” on the stage of Morsani Hall at the Straz Center this weekend. Performers haven’t hit that stage since March 13, 2020, because of the pandemic.
Business owners encourage kindness as mask-related aggression increases
With private businesses now having the choice of whether to ask patrons to wear masks, a Bay Area small business owner said she had to put out a special sign to ask customers to treat employees with respect when they enforce the store’s policies.
With private businesses now having the choice of whether to ask patrons to wear masks, a Bay Area small business owner said she had to put out a special sign to ask customers to treat employees with respect when they enforce the store’s policies.
Driver, accused of fatal DUI crash after Gasparilla, fights translator testimony
The last time Tampa celebrated Gasparilla, hundreds soaked up the invasion of beads and booze, including Alexander Jacobson. His day would end in a car crash that killed two people.
The last time Tampa celebrated Gasparilla, hundreds soaked up the invasion of beads and booze, including Alexander Jacobson. His day would end in a car crash that killed two people.
1 arrested, 1 on the run after suspects burglarize Carrollwood home while couple sleeps inside
Deputies say two men burglarized a Carrollwood home after finding a garage door opener inside an unlocked truck parked in the driveway.
Deputies say two men burglarized a Carrollwood home after finding a garage door opener inside an unlocked truck parked in the driveway.
Baby bongo born at ZooTampa helps sustain critically endangered species
ZooTampa welcomed a baby Eastern bongo female at 2:30 a.m. on May 1.
ZooTampa welcomed a baby Eastern bongo female at 2:30 a.m. on May 1.
Tampa PD: 60-year-old man had 100 child porn images on computers
Police said they found 100 images of child porn, displaying nude children between the ages of 2 and 15.
Police said they found 100 images of child porn, displaying nude children between the ages of 2 and 15.
Talented Tampa teen lands record deal – and it all started with a TikTok video
A Tampa teen is lighting up the internet with her voice.
A Tampa teen is lighting up the internet with her voice.