Judge hands down 24-year sentence for driver in Bayshore crash that killed mother, toddler
The wait for justice for the family and loved ones of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt has been excruciating. After nearly three years, the man accused of killing the young mother and her toddler on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, 6 years short of the maximum of 30.
The wait for justice for the family and loved ones of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt has been excruciating. After nearly three years, the man accused of killing the young mother and her toddler on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, 6 years short of the maximum of 30.
Bay Area indy wrestling gets boost ahead of WrestleMania
For independent or "indy" wrestlers like 22-year-old Daniel Garcia, smaller shows like the ones in Ybor City this week are his moment in the sun.
For independent or "indy" wrestlers like 22-year-old Daniel Garcia, smaller shows like the ones in Ybor City this week are his moment in the sun.
'Power to put smiles on people's faces': Titus O’ Neil excited to host WrestleMania 37 in his hometown
Tampa resident Titus O’Neil may have hosted last year’s WrestleMania, but this time around it will be different: he will be hosting in the city he calls home.
Tampa resident Titus O’Neil may have hosted last year’s WrestleMania, but this time around it will be different: he will be hosting in the city he calls home.
WWE’s Bianca Belair ready to make history during Tampa's first WrestleMania event
WWE'S Bianca Belair is ready to make history as she prepares for her WrestleMania 37 match in Tampa. It will be the first time two Black women compete in a title match during the main event.
WWE'S Bianca Belair is ready to make history as she prepares for her WrestleMania 37 match in Tampa. It will be the first time two Black women compete in a title match during the main event.
‘One of the most philanthropic superstars’: Tampa resident Titus O’ Neil receives WWE Warrior Award
The WWE described Titus O’Neil as one of the “most philanthropic superstars in WWE history.”
The WWE described Titus O’Neil as one of the “most philanthropic superstars in WWE history.”
Residents warned to be cautious as COVID-19 cases rise in Bay Area
Hillsborough County commissioners cautioned residents to continue social measures like wearing a mask and social distancing after the county health department reported rising COVID-19 cases, especially among young adults.
Hillsborough County commissioners cautioned residents to continue social measures like wearing a mask and social distancing after the county health department reported rising COVID-19 cases, especially among young adults.
Seminole Heights woman turns 'meditative' hobby into business
Karina Plemmons feels most at home with a needle and thread in her hands. She spends hours creating a picture from a textile.
Karina Plemmons feels most at home with a needle and thread in her hands. She spends hours creating a picture from a textile.
Economists: To judge Tampa's potential, just crane your neck
To figure out the health of the local economy, developers just have to look up and count the number of construction cranes on a skyline. For Tampa, that could mean years of growth ahead.
To figure out the health of the local economy, developers just have to look up and count the number of construction cranes on a skyline. For Tampa, that could mean years of growth ahead.
WWE stars connect with Special Olympics athletes ahead of WrestleMania in Tampa
In the run-up to Wrestlemania stars of the WWE are out connecting with the community. Kalisto, Mojo, and Peyton Royce spent time with Special Olympics athletes Wednesday.
In the run-up to Wrestlemania stars of the WWE are out connecting with the community. Kalisto, Mojo, and Peyton Royce spent time with Special Olympics athletes Wednesday.
Woman who dragged trooper with her car takes deal for 15 years
Back on September 20, 2011, Florida state trooper Michael Mattiza saw a speeding vehicle on Fladgate Mark Drive in Riverview and pulled the driver over. What happened minutes later nearly cost the trooper his life.
Back on September 20, 2011, Florida state trooper Michael Mattiza saw a speeding vehicle on Fladgate Mark Drive in Riverview and pulled the driver over. What happened minutes later nearly cost the trooper his life.
Convicted felon accused of shooting, injuring 3 outside Tampa lounge
Hillsborough County deputies arrested Bervis Sanders, 28, after they say he shot three people outside the Taiga Lounge early Sunday morning.
Hillsborough County deputies arrested Bervis Sanders, 28, after they say he shot three people outside the Taiga Lounge early Sunday morning.
Tampa’s history in pro wrestling played vital role in developing superstars – past and present
Tampa finally has the chance to host a WrestleMania, and it's a long time coming considering wrestling is in the city's DNA.
Tampa finally has the chance to host a WrestleMania, and it's a long time coming considering wrestling is in the city's DNA.
10-foot alligator found underneath car at Tampa apartment complex
"The caller advised there was a pond nearby, but this was no small gator... it was 10'2'!!!" the sheriff's office wrote.
"The caller advised there was a pond nearby, but this was no small gator... it was 10'2'!!!" the sheriff's office wrote.
Teen gunman gets 13 years in prison for 14-year-old girl's 2019 murder
Not even old enough to drive, Dereck Polanco-Rivera was just 16 and facing a murder charge. Now he's 18 and headed to prison.
Not even old enough to drive, Dereck Polanco-Rivera was just 16 and facing a murder charge. Now he's 18 and headed to prison.
Tampa man tells police he ‘lost it’ before killing neighbor in dispute over fence
Police say an argument over a fence turned violent Monday, leaving one man dead and his neighbor sitting outside, waiting for officers to arrest him for murder.
Police say an argument over a fence turned violent Monday, leaving one man dead and his neighbor sitting outside, waiting for officers to arrest him for murder.
Hillsborough superintendent says job cuts are 'last resort' with school district's $140M budget shortfall
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis says job cuts are a "last resort" as the district contends with a $140 million budget shortfall -- which he says is the largest ever faced by a school district in Florida.
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis says job cuts are a "last resort" as the district contends with a $140 million budget shortfall -- which he says is the largest ever faced by a school district in Florida.
Florida FEMA sites, including in Tampa, switching to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Starting Tuesday, Tampa's FEMA site will begin administering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson, and the Pfizer option for those returning for their second dose.
Starting Tuesday, Tampa's FEMA site will begin administering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson, and the Pfizer option for those returning for their second dose.
Mother of child porn suspect: That was me on 'bad sites' this time
A forensic search of Tevan Anthony's home computer allegedly showed someone logged on to child porn sites not long after he was released on bond. His mother says it was her.
A forensic search of Tevan Anthony's home computer allegedly showed someone logged on to child porn sites not long after he was released on bond. His mother says it was her.
Hillsborough nonprofit opens first school in the U.S. specifically for children with cancer
1 Voice Academy in Brandon is the first school in the country for children diagnosed with cancer, giving kids the opportunity to still learn while undergoing treatment instead of falling behind in their classes.
1 Voice Academy in Brandon is the first school in the country for children diagnosed with cancer, giving kids the opportunity to still learn while undergoing treatment instead of falling behind in their classes.
Driver killed, bicyclist critically injured in Bloomingdale crash, deputies say
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic crash in Bloomingdale that left a driver dead and a bicyclist fighting for their life.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic crash in Bloomingdale that left a driver dead and a bicyclist fighting for their life.