Sparkman Wharf kicks off Snowed Inn holiday event
Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa is launching its holiday-themed event Snowed Inn Sparkman during the month of December.
Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa is launching its holiday-themed event Snowed Inn Sparkman during the month of December.
4 in custody after firing shots at Tampa police officers
Tampa police say four people are in custody after several shots were fired at an unmarked police cruiser on Tuesday night.
Tampa police say four people are in custody after several shots were fired at an unmarked police cruiser on Tuesday night.
Leto High will be open for classes following overnight fire
The arts building at Leto High School in Tampa was damaged after a fire occurred late Tuesday night.
The arts building at Leto High School in Tampa was damaged after a fire occurred late Tuesday night.
Dog abandoned at Tampa International Airport ticket counter; police consider charges
A dog named Bama was supposed to be getting on a plane to Miami, but when his owner found out she didn't have the necessary paperwork with her, police say she dropped the leash and walked away. Now the senior pup has a new home.
A dog named Bama was supposed to be getting on a plane to Miami, but when his owner found out she didn't have the necessary paperwork with her, police say she dropped the leash and walked away. Now the senior pup has a new home.
Rapper from Riverview suspected in mysterious murder of Temple Terrace man
A Temple Terrace mother is desperate for answers after her son was found murdered on the side of a road in a remote area of northern Florida. A hip-hop performer from Riverview is being called a suspect, but the victim's mother says her family doesn't know the suspect or how he might have been involved with her son.
A Temple Terrace mother is desperate for answers after her son was found murdered on the side of a road in a remote area of northern Florida. A hip-hop performer from Riverview is being called a suspect, but the victim's mother says her family doesn't know the suspect or how he might have been involved with her son.
Skills Center Collaborative to bring new opportunities for East Tampa kids, families
The Skills Center broke ground Tuesday on a new 55,000-square-foot facility that will bring new jobs and a $25 million economic impact to East Tampa.
The Skills Center broke ground Tuesday on a new 55,000-square-foot facility that will bring new jobs and a $25 million economic impact to East Tampa.
Tampa man who shot officer pleads guilty, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Walter Jeziorski, III will spend 20 years in prison for shooting at two officers who knocked on his door back in 2018. One of the officers says he has long-term pain from his injuries.
Walter Jeziorski, III will spend 20 years in prison for shooting at two officers who knocked on his door back in 2018. One of the officers says he has long-term pain from his injuries.
Sharks and manatees mingle at TECO power plant discharge canal in Apollo Beach
On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.
On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.
8 units damaged following Tampa apartment fire
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire that damaged several apartment units in Tampa.
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire that damaged several apartment units in Tampa.
Westbound lanes of Hillsborough Ave. reopen after deadly crash
A deadly crash blocked the westbound lanes of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa Tuesday afternoon.
A deadly crash blocked the westbound lanes of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa Tuesday afternoon.
Tampa Riverwalk lights up for the holidays
The city of Tampa kicked off the Riverwalk’s annual Holiday Spectacular Monday night.
The city of Tampa kicked off the Riverwalk’s annual Holiday Spectacular Monday night.
Habitat loss forces FWC to temporarily relax gopher tortoise relocation guidelines
There are rules in place to protect Florida's gopher tortoise population from land development, but a lack of places to relocate them has forced the state to relax the rules and environmentalists say that's bad news for the reptiles.
There are rules in place to protect Florida's gopher tortoise population from land development, but a lack of places to relocate them has forced the state to relax the rules and environmentalists say that's bad news for the reptiles.
Scientists race to develop variant-proof 'super vaccine'
The potential for variants to evade current COVID-19 vaccines has scientists from Pfizer and Moderna racing to develop yet another new type of shot that many are calling a ‘super vaccine,’ which could be variant-proof.
The potential for variants to evade current COVID-19 vaccines has scientists from Pfizer and Moderna racing to develop yet another new type of shot that many are calling a ‘super vaccine,’ which could be variant-proof.
Not everyone welcomes plan to ease Tampa's 'Malfunction Junction' traffic
Within the next several years, Interstate 275 will get another lane in both directions between Hillsborough Avenue and the I-4 interchange in Tampa, while an additional lane is planned for the I-275 southbound ramp towards Orlando.
Within the next several years, Interstate 275 will get another lane in both directions between Hillsborough Avenue and the I-4 interchange in Tampa, while an additional lane is planned for the I-275 southbound ramp towards Orlando.
No arrests after hundreds of children involved in brawl at Tampa trampoline park
Parents who recorded video of a massive brawl at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Tampa said a fight between a few kids quickly spiraled out of control. No one at Sky Zone responded for our request for comment about how they plan to prevent a repeat.
Parents who recorded video of a massive brawl at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Tampa said a fight between a few kids quickly spiraled out of control. No one at Sky Zone responded for our request for comment about how they plan to prevent a repeat.
How detectives tracked down man suspected of killing, dismembering Pennsylvania woman
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Early Learning Coalition offers resources, services to support young kids and families
A Tampa-area agency is taking steps to make sure young children have what they need to succeed in school.
A Tampa-area agency is taking steps to make sure young children have what they need to succeed in school.
Teen gunned down near Lee Davis Community Center dies
A 13-year-old who was shot near the Lee Davis Community Center at 22nd and 26th Ave. on Tuesday has died, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 13-year-old who was shot near the Lee Davis Community Center at 22nd and 26th Ave. on Tuesday has died, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Rising cost to rent in Bay Area crushing families
A new study says the cost of a new apartment for rent in Tampa has climbed 30% in just a year.
A new study says the cost of a new apartment for rent in Tampa has climbed 30% in just a year.
Hillsborough detectives investigating inmate death
Hillsborough County investigators are trying to determine what led up to the death of an inmate.
Hillsborough County investigators are trying to determine what led up to the death of an inmate.