Tampa's 'Red Star Foundation' launches to support families after veteran suicide
While the "Gold Star" symbol is a well-known mark of sacrifice for those killed in action, a new organization launched in Tampa recently to shine a light on a different, often silent, tragedy.
While the "Gold Star" symbol is a well-known mark of sacrifice for those killed in action, a new organization launched in Tampa recently to shine a light on a different, often silent, tragedy.
MacDill Air Force Base reopens after shelter in place issued for security threat
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has reopened after issuing a shelter in place warning for a threat that was made to the base, according to officials.
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has reopened after issuing a shelter in place warning for a threat that was made to the base, according to officials.
Tampa excited to host men's NCAA Tournament opening weekend for first time since 2011
The floor is down, the baskets are in place, and the city of Tampa is ready to host the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
The floor is down, the baskets are in place, and the city of Tampa is ready to host the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
Woman escapes from men accused of kidnapping and battering her in Hillsborough County: HCSO
Three men are accused of kidnapping a woman, battering her and holding her against her will in Hillsborough County.
Three men are accused of kidnapping a woman, battering her and holding her against her will in Hillsborough County.
Championship banner will be unveiled as Tampa Bay Sun FC hosts Women’s Empowerment Night
Tampa Bay Sun FC will celebrate its inaugural championship victory with the official unveiling of the team’s first championship banner during the club’s Women’s Empowerment Night game.
Tampa Bay Sun FC will celebrate its inaugural championship victory with the official unveiling of the team’s first championship banner during the club’s Women’s Empowerment Night game.
2 men accused of shooting at RV with people sleeping inside: HCSO
Two people have been arrested after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they shot at an RV while people were sleeping inside.
Two people have been arrested after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they shot at an RV while people were sleeping inside.
Former Hillsborough teacher sentenced after secret gun pipeline to Caribbean crime ring exposed
A Hillsborough County high school teacher is heading to federal prison after investigators uncovered a gun pipeline tied to a Caribbean crime ring.
A Hillsborough County high school teacher is heading to federal prison after investigators uncovered a gun pipeline tied to a Caribbean crime ring.
One hospitalized after shooting on Beechcraft Way in Seffner; HCSO investigating
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Seffner that left one person hospitalized.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Seffner that left one person hospitalized.
Rex Culpepper, former Syracuse quarterback, dead at 28 from injuries in Georgia dirt bike crash
Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse Orange quarterback, died this past weekend due to injuries suffered in a dirt bike accident in Georgia.
Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse Orange quarterback, died this past weekend due to injuries suffered in a dirt bike accident in Georgia.
Honoring Madi: Local movement fills the gap for foster youth aging out of the system
For Madi Ebie, the disparities in the foster care system weren't just headlines, they were personal.
For Madi Ebie, the disparities in the foster care system weren't just headlines, they were personal.
TPA spring break travel: 3.1M passengers expected as unpaid TSA officers reach ‘breaking point’
Tampa International Airport is bracing for a massive influx of travelers for spring break. Chief Operating Officer John Tiliacos estimates that between now and the end of April, the airport will see a staggering 3.1 million passengers.
Tampa International Airport is bracing for a massive influx of travelers for spring break. Chief Operating Officer John Tiliacos estimates that between now and the end of April, the airport will see a staggering 3.1 million passengers.
American families stranded in Israel turn to Grey Bull Rescue: 'The name of the game is speed'
What was meant to be a routine visit or a peaceful life in Israel has turned into a daily cycle of sirens and shelters.
What was meant to be a routine visit or a peaceful life in Israel has turned into a daily cycle of sirens and shelters.
Former deputy sentenced in crash that killed two on the Courtney Campbell Causeway
A man who was convicted of killing two people in a crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway was sentenced to more than three decades in prison on Monday.
A man who was convicted of killing two people in a crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway was sentenced to more than three decades in prison on Monday.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor revises police policies after 'sanctuary city' threat from state attorney general
City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor responded to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after he sent a letter regarding the Tampa Police Department's so-called 'sanctuary policies."
City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor responded to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after he sent a letter regarding the Tampa Police Department's so-called 'sanctuary policies."
Inside MacDill’s $275M upgrade: How the new KC-46 will replace aging KC-135 fleet after tragic crash
The 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base is home to the KC-135 Stratotanker, a refueling plane that has helped the U.S. military carry out missions around the world for more than 60 years.
The 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base is home to the KC-135 Stratotanker, a refueling plane that has helped the U.S. military carry out missions around the world for more than 60 years.
Apollo Beach Army veteran inspires women to be leaders
The moment America was thrust into a new world, Shirley Baez knew she'd be in the front row.
The moment America was thrust into a new world, Shirley Baez knew she'd be in the front row.
Tampa smoke shop owner accused of buying narcotics on dark web busted after overdose death: Sheriff
The owner of two Tampa smoke shops is accused of using cryptocurrency to buy narcotics on the dark web and selling them in the Bay Area.
The owner of two Tampa smoke shops is accused of using cryptocurrency to buy narcotics on the dark web and selling them in the Bay Area.
Airline CEOs urge Congress to pay TSA workers during partial government shutdown
As we continue this partial government shutdown, one of the areas most impacted is the aviation space, especially TSA. In fact, a group of airline executives are calling on congress to support TSA workers better as they are receiving zero dollar paychecks, receiving nothing.
As we continue this partial government shutdown, one of the areas most impacted is the aviation space, especially TSA. In fact, a group of airline executives are calling on congress to support TSA workers better as they are receiving zero dollar paychecks, receiving nothing.
Local expert weighs in on military plane crash tied to MacDill Airforce Base that killed 6 service members
It was a KC 135 Strato-Tanker that went down over western Iraq on Thursday, killing six service members.
It was a KC 135 Strato-Tanker that went down over western Iraq on Thursday, killing six service members.
Socotra Yemeni Coffee Company brings historic coffee beans to Temple Terrace
Socotra Yemeni Coffee Company in Temple Terrace offers coffee lovers a chance to experience not only fresh roasted coffee, but Yemeni coffee beans that are from the birthplace of the brewed coffee industry.
Socotra Yemeni Coffee Company in Temple Terrace offers coffee lovers a chance to experience not only fresh roasted coffee, but Yemeni coffee beans that are from the birthplace of the brewed coffee industry.