2021 Florida State Fair arrives – a little later than usual – with all the food and fun
It's finally here. The Florida State Fair kicks off with some deep-fried dishes making their debut.
It's finally here. The Florida State Fair kicks off with some deep-fried dishes making their debut.
12-year-old passenger escapes, driver dies after being trapped in SUV overturned in pond
The Tampa Police Department says a 12-year-old girl was able to get out of an SUV that flipped into a pond, however, the driver remained trapped underwater and died Wednesday night.
The Tampa Police Department says a 12-year-old girl was able to get out of an SUV that flipped into a pond, however, the driver remained trapped underwater and died Wednesday night.
BLM Tampa plans march, rally in response to Florida's new anti-riot law
Days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida's anti-riot bill into law, which stiffens penalties for those who participate in violent protests and riots, Black Lives Matter: Tampa plans to be out, peacefully marching in the streets.
Days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida's anti-riot bill into law, which stiffens penalties for those who participate in violent protests and riots, Black Lives Matter: Tampa plans to be out, peacefully marching in the streets.
Tampa's first Water Street residents move into new Heron high-rise
We’ve seen the building blocks of Tampa’s new Water Street. Construction workers and towering cranes have been fixtures here for several years. But now, we’re seeing the first residents of Tampa’s new $3-billion downtown district.
We’ve seen the building blocks of Tampa’s new Water Street. Construction workers and towering cranes have been fixtures here for several years. But now, we’re seeing the first residents of Tampa’s new $3-billion downtown district.
Tampa pediatrician to FDA advisory board: More data needed on vaccination and pregnancy
There is very limited data about the safety of getting a COVID-19 vaccine as it relates to being pregnant. A Bay Area physician says drug makers and the federal government should be more transparent about the lack of data so expectant mothers can make informed decisions before getting the shot.
There is very limited data about the safety of getting a COVID-19 vaccine as it relates to being pregnant. A Bay Area physician says drug makers and the federal government should be more transparent about the lack of data so expectant mothers can make informed decisions before getting the shot.
City Furniture expected to bring 500 new jobs to Plant City
City Furniture’s new complex is a $125-million project that will include a showroom with a café that will serve craft beer, wine and flavored coffees. It will also include a warehouse and corporate offices.
City Furniture’s new complex is a $125-million project that will include a showroom with a café that will serve craft beer, wine and flavored coffees. It will also include a warehouse and corporate offices.
Where to drop off unused prescriptions on National Drug Take Back Day
National Drug Takeback Day is taking place on Saturday, April 24 in an effort to prevent prescription drugs from being lost, misused or stolen.
National Drug Takeback Day is taking place on Saturday, April 24 in an effort to prevent prescription drugs from being lost, misused or stolen.
'Traumatized' wife's comments will be allowed in murder trial, judge rules
Back in May of 2018, a 911 call was made from a Riverview home, and in the background, a hysterical Sabrina Hendley could be heard. Prosecutors say she had just shot her husband, Mark because he didn’t apologize to her father during an argument.
Back in May of 2018, a 911 call was made from a Riverview home, and in the background, a hysterical Sabrina Hendley could be heard. Prosecutors say she had just shot her husband, Mark because he didn’t apologize to her father during an argument.
Police arrest man accused of shooting, killing 1 at Rodeway Inn
Kyle Robinson Bradshaw, 21, faces first-degree murder charges after police say he allegedly shot and killed someone at the Rodeway Inn on April 19.
Kyle Robinson Bradshaw, 21, faces first-degree murder charges after police say he allegedly shot and killed someone at the Rodeway Inn on April 19.
Tampa policing task force discusses progress improving relationship with community
The meeting was previously scheduled, but its timing was not lost on attendees.
The meeting was previously scheduled, but its timing was not lost on attendees.
Biker who recently suffered the loss of a friend confides in deputy during traffic stop
In body-camera video posted on Facebook by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a motorcycle deputy pivots from education to empathy when he encounters a distraught biker.
In body-camera video posted on Facebook by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a motorcycle deputy pivots from education to empathy when he encounters a distraught biker.
Bay Area activists, leaders, citizens reflect on justice after Chauvin trial verdicts
Just less than a year after the world watched videos posted online of George Floyd telling Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin "I can’t breathe," citizens, community leaders, and law enforcement are reacting to guilty verdicts in Chauvin’s murder trial.
Just less than a year after the world watched videos posted online of George Floyd telling Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin "I can’t breathe," citizens, community leaders, and law enforcement are reacting to guilty verdicts in Chauvin’s murder trial.
USF students protest proposed Bright Futures changes, university budget cuts
With Florida's legislative session wrapping up next Friday, lawmakers have some big decisions to make, including those impacting college education.
With Florida's legislative session wrapping up next Friday, lawmakers have some big decisions to make, including those impacting college education.
Veteran hopes to bring Coast Guard cutter to Tampa as museum
The clock is ticking to save a historical U.S. Coast Guard cutter. In 11 days, Coast Guard Cutter Adak will be sold to Indonesia, but not if James Judge has anything to say about it.
The clock is ticking to save a historical U.S. Coast Guard cutter. In 11 days, Coast Guard Cutter Adak will be sold to Indonesia, but not if James Judge has anything to say about it.
20-year-old fatally shot after argument at Town 'n' Country gas station
Hillsborough County deputies are trying to track down the person who shot and killed a 20-year-old outside of a Tampa-area gas station.
Hillsborough County deputies are trying to track down the person who shot and killed a 20-year-old outside of a Tampa-area gas station.
Driver gets 90 days in jail for leaving deadly pedestrian crash scene
One year ago, Chaunathon Phonsana was driving on State Road 60 East in Hillsborough County when he hit something. It turned out to be a person who was lying on the road.
One year ago, Chaunathon Phonsana was driving on State Road 60 East in Hillsborough County when he hit something. It turned out to be a person who was lying on the road.
Tampa police investigate deadly shooting on Elmer Street
Tampa police said they are searching for suspects in a deadly shooting.
Tampa police said they are searching for suspects in a deadly shooting.
FEMA vaccination sites in Florida resume first-dose Pfizer shots
FEMA sites across Florida, including Tampa, are once again offering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to patients starting Tuesday morning.
FEMA sites across Florida, including Tampa, are once again offering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to patients starting Tuesday morning.
'Jose Marti would be very sad': Cuban Americans react to Raul Castro's handoff of power
Vic DiMaio sees the statue of 1800s Cuban revolutionary Jose Marti in Ybor City and knows even the end of the Castro regime wouldn't put a smile on Marti's face.
Vic DiMaio sees the statue of 1800s Cuban revolutionary Jose Marti in Ybor City and knows even the end of the Castro regime wouldn't put a smile on Marti's face.
Small percentage of vaccinated people diagnosed with COVID-19
Out of the millions of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC said breakthrough cases are a very small portion of them -- and a Tampa doctor said she was among one of them.
Out of the millions of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC said breakthrough cases are a very small portion of them -- and a Tampa doctor said she was among one of them.