Hillsborough County breaks ground on new school 1 day after announcing job cuts
The 410,000-square-foot facility is being built with money from a county tax referendum and is expected to open in the summer of 2022.
The 410,000-square-foot facility is being built with money from a county tax referendum and is expected to open in the summer of 2022.
Teen faces first-degree murder charges in connection to Seffner homicide
Hillsborough County deputies arrested Luis Natal Jr., 19, after they say he shot and killed a Seffner man in December 2020.
Hillsborough County deputies arrested Luis Natal Jr., 19, after they say he shot and killed a Seffner man in December 2020.
Lennard High employee accused of having sexual relationship with student
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a college success coach at Lennard High in Ruskin. They said he had a sexual relationship with a female student.
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a college success coach at Lennard High in Ruskin. They said he had a sexual relationship with a female student.
Job cuts coming to Hillsborough County schools, but who gets cut uncertain
Hillsborough County Public Schools is preparing to cut as many as 1,000 jobs. The final decisions about who gets cut have not yet to be made, but it's an issue that's been plaguing the district for months.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is preparing to cut as many as 1,000 jobs. The final decisions about who gets cut have not yet to be made, but it's an issue that's been plaguing the district for months.
Tampa firefighters plead for more staff, equipment to keep up with city’s growth
With outdated equipment and not enough fire engines to cover the city’s growth, Tampa Fire Rescue described their situation and concerns to the city council Thursday.
With outdated equipment and not enough fire engines to cover the city’s growth, Tampa Fire Rescue described their situation and concerns to the city council Thursday.
Hillsborough County offering emergency assistance for renters
Hillsborough County is offering financial assistance for those having a hard time paying rent due to being impacted by COVID-19.
Hillsborough County is offering financial assistance for those having a hard time paying rent due to being impacted by COVID-19.
Tampa developer seeks historic designation for old cigar factory
At the height of the cigar industry in Tampa, there were more than 200 factories operating in our area. Today, only 24 of those brick buildings remain.
At the height of the cigar industry in Tampa, there were more than 200 factories operating in our area. Today, only 24 of those brick buildings remain.
Hillsborough students help propose legislation to help kids abused in foster care
A group of Hillsborough County students is taking a stand for children who may be dealing with abuse in foster care. They want to make it easier for them to report trouble at the first sign and they're already getting plenty of support up in Tallahassee.
A group of Hillsborough County students is taking a stand for children who may be dealing with abuse in foster care. They want to make it easier for them to report trouble at the first sign and they're already getting plenty of support up in Tallahassee.
Victims hope military will hold sexual abusers within their ranks accountable
The military needs to hold its own people accountable for sexual harassment and assault, says a Tampa attorney, who represents service members and has testified in a congressional hearing.
The military needs to hold its own people accountable for sexual harassment and assault, says a Tampa attorney, who represents service members and has testified in a congressional hearing.
5 Tampa Prep students selected as National Merit Scholars finalists
For the first time, five students from the same graduating class at Tampa Prep have been named National Merit Scholars finalists.
For the first time, five students from the same graduating class at Tampa Prep have been named National Merit Scholars finalists.
Planned paper-fiber plant at port means at least 100 new jobs
As Tampa keeps on growing, so is Port Tampa Bay. It has agreed to lease 37 acres to the Celadon Development Corporation to build and run a paper-fiber manufacturing plant.
As Tampa keeps on growing, so is Port Tampa Bay. It has agreed to lease 37 acres to the Celadon Development Corporation to build and run a paper-fiber manufacturing plant.
Motorcyclist survives brush with train after trying to beat gates
A motorcyclist is recovering after a close call Wednesday morning. Tampa police say he fell off his bike right in front of a train.
A motorcyclist is recovering after a close call Wednesday morning. Tampa police say he fell off his bike right in front of a train.
WWE ThunderDome will have new home at Yuengling Center next month
The WWE ThunderDome will once again move to a new venue. Next month, it will call the Yuengling Center its home.
The WWE ThunderDome will once again move to a new venue. Next month, it will call the Yuengling Center its home.
Frantic markets, costly materials put home buying and building out of reach for many
It’s a tight market for anyone trying to buy a house in the Tampa Bay area. Realtors say newly-listed houses are sometimes snatched up in one day. Buyers pay more attention to cash offers first, making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
It’s a tight market for anyone trying to buy a house in the Tampa Bay area. Realtors say newly-listed houses are sometimes snatched up in one day. Buyers pay more attention to cash offers first, making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
Plateau in COVID-19 cases could be sign of coming surge, doctors say
COVID-19 infections are surging across Europe and experts say the U.S. should take it as a warning. There are already some red flags we could be on the cusp of a third wave.
COVID-19 infections are surging across Europe and experts say the U.S. should take it as a warning. There are already some red flags we could be on the cusp of a third wave.
'Triggered': Young Tampa Bay filmmaker focuses on bullying, school shootings, depression
Tuesday night, a young Bay Area filmmaker got to see her film title on the marquee at the Tampa Theatre. Mace Walker wrote it when she was just 17. At age 20, she’s sharing a strong message with the world.
Tuesday night, a young Bay Area filmmaker got to see her film title on the marquee at the Tampa Theatre. Mace Walker wrote it when she was just 17. At age 20, she’s sharing a strong message with the world.
Customers remember Tampa bike shop owner who inspired so many great rides
The owner and namesake of Joe Haskins' Bicycle Shop passed away Saturday at the age of 79. And though he may have died during a year when in-person interactions were scarce, his presence was anything but.
The owner and namesake of Joe Haskins' Bicycle Shop passed away Saturday at the age of 79. And though he may have died during a year when in-person interactions were scarce, his presence was anything but.
72-year-old man with dementia found hours after going missing in Tampa
Police in Tampa say they have found a man with dementia who had been missing for hours.
Police in Tampa say they have found a man with dementia who had been missing for hours.
Tampa Bay area sees sharp increase in rent costs
In the last year alone, rent costs in the Tampa Bay area have increased almost 7% -- one of the biggest hikes in the entire country.
In the last year alone, rent costs in the Tampa Bay area have increased almost 7% -- one of the biggest hikes in the entire country.
Tampa firefighters asking for help to end the ‘Nightmare on Annie Street’
The head of the Tampa Firefighters Union says the department has a lot of needs in a lot of areas, but the most acute need is at Fire Station 13.
The head of the Tampa Firefighters Union says the department has a lot of needs in a lot of areas, but the most acute need is at Fire Station 13.