Tampa ranked worst city in U.S. for holiday traffic: Report
A new report from Consumer Affairs has ranked Tampa as the worst city to drive in during the holidays.
Strawberry Crest student with loaded gun, knife in backpack tried to take deputy’s firearm: HCSO
A student from Strawberry Crest High School was arrested on Tuesday after deputies say he brought a loaded gun and a knife to school.
Inside the operation that recovered more than 100 missing children in Florida
Since 2015, the U.S. Marshals have been committed to recovering critically missing children.
Southwest Florida Water Management District announces water shortage, no restrictions for now
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is putting counties and homeowners on notice by issuing a phase one water shortage.
Winter Village skating rink built with the help of Tampa Bay Lightning
Crews in downtown Tampa are getting an early start on winter this week as they begin building the Winter Village ice rink at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
City of Tampa using traffic solutions platform to push road, lane closure updates to GPS apps quickly
The city of Tampa signed a three-year contract with One.network, a platform that allows officials to send information about road and lane closures to GPS providers, so drivers can better navigate Tampa’s roads.
Popular gaming app, Roblox, rolling out new safety feature
The popular gaming platform, Roblox, is rolling out a new feature to require age checks of its users.
Artist painting helmet for South Tampa girl recovering from viral meningitis, severe encephalitis
A South Tampa artist is using her talents to paint a small helmet that will be needed to help protect 5-year-old Laine Nipper’s head as she recovers from viral meningitis and severe encephalitis.
Florida Orchestra to perform in newly revitalized Centro Asturiano de Tampa venue in Ybor City
Music is returning to Centro Asturiano de Tampa at East Palm Avenue and North Nebraska Avenue in Ybor City Saturday night.
Tampa Bay Bucs, Habitat for Humanity join forces for holiday home build
On Tuesday morning, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough teamed up to help build two homes in Brandon.
Friends of DJ killed during Tampa road rage shooting call for transparent police investigation
Community members and clergymen are calling on the Tampa Police Department to release the name of the person who shot and killed their friend, a well-known DJ, during a road rage incident.
Hillsborough County urges residents to avoid drain-dumping cooking oils during Thanksgiving
If you're going to be cooking in the kitchen during Thanksgiving week, Hillsborough County has a warning for disposing of cooking oils, fats and grease.
Tampa becomes foreclosure epicenter as Florida tops nation in housing distress
As foreclosure rates climb across the United States, Florida has emerged as the hardest-hit state, and Tampa is at the center of the surge.
Whether driving or flying, be aware of the holiday travel forecast
As Floridians prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, it is important to know this year's holiday travel forecast.
Missing Florida kids among 122 rescued during Operation Home for the Holidays
A multi-regional operation involving several federal, state and local agencies led to the rescue of 122 missing or endangered children from Florida and nine other states.
Teen dead, another hospitalized after ATV collides with truck: TPD
Police say a 14-year-old boy is dead, and a 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after a crash between an ATV and pickup truck in Tampa Sunday night.
Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case
After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
Holiday trash talk: what really belongs in your recycling bin
With the holiday season bringing more parties, packaging, and decorations.
DJ shot, killed in Ybor City road rage incident remembered by friends and family
A widely known DJ was shot and killed during a road rage shooting in Ybor City on Friday night, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Road rage victim identified, shooter claims self-defense: TPD
The victim in a deadly road rage shooting has been identified as 41-year-old Dedrick Sykes, according to the Tampa Police Department.