Florida man accused of manipulating Winn-Dixie self-checkouts, stealing nearly $10K in groceries over 8 months
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they have caught the man responsible for manipulating self-checkouts at several Winn-Dixie locations across the county over the past eight months.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they have caught the man responsible for manipulating self-checkouts at several Winn-Dixie locations across the county over the past eight months.
Bay Area men killed, another injured after Cuban military opens fire on boat near coast
Three men from the Bay Area are being called heroes by local anti-communist organizers after they were fired upon by the Cuban military.
Three men from the Bay Area are being called heroes by local anti-communist organizers after they were fired upon by the Cuban military.
3rd suspect arrested months after Riverview woman found murdered and dumped in Weedon Island Nature Preserve
A third suspect connected to the August murder of a 42-year-old Riverview woman has been arrested.
A third suspect connected to the August murder of a 42-year-old Riverview woman has been arrested.
Counterfeit car seats being sold through unauthorized retailers: TPD
The Tampa Police Department is warning parents and caregivers of counterfeit car seats found in Tampa.
The Tampa Police Department is warning parents and caregivers of counterfeit car seats found in Tampa.
Monster Jam roars through Tampa this weekend
Raymond James Stadium will be roaring this weekend, as Monster Jam comes to town. The two-day event will feature male and female drivers performing stunts and racing in 12,000-pound trucks.
Raymond James Stadium will be roaring this weekend, as Monster Jam comes to town. The two-day event will feature male and female drivers performing stunts and racing in 12,000-pound trucks.
New calculator shows what Florida’s proposed property tax cuts could do to your bill
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s office launched a new Proposed Tax Legislation Estimator Thursday, giving homeowners a way to plug in their property and see estimated outcomes under multiple property tax proposals being debated in Tallahassee.
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s office launched a new Proposed Tax Legislation Estimator Thursday, giving homeowners a way to plug in their property and see estimated outcomes under multiple property tax proposals being debated in Tallahassee.
Free disaster kits handed out to Tampa residents ahead of 2026 hurricane season
It’s early to be thinking about disaster preparedness, but many communities are still rebuilding after Milton and Helene in 2024. A nonprofit helped make sure Tampa residents jumpstart their readiness with free kits.
It’s early to be thinking about disaster preparedness, but many communities are still rebuilding after Milton and Helene in 2024. A nonprofit helped make sure Tampa residents jumpstart their readiness with free kits.
Former Leto High School teacher arrested for 'inappropriate conduct' with student: HCSO
A former Tampa high school teacher has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in "inappropriate conduct" with a student on campus, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A former Tampa high school teacher has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in "inappropriate conduct" with a student on campus, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa's Gasparilla Festival of the Arts showcases work of emerging artists
For 15 emerging artists, this weekend's Gasparilla Festival of the Arts represents the chance for thousands to see their work.
For 15 emerging artists, this weekend's Gasparilla Festival of the Arts represents the chance for thousands to see their work.
Local painters help Valrico nonprofit working to open its first transitional home for young women
The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.
The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.
River O’Green returns to Tampa: Here’s what to know
Tampa’s Hillsborough River will once again be turning green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Tampa’s Hillsborough River will once again be turning green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Hillsborough school district expanding vaping detector program to all high schools
The Hillsborough County School District is stepping up its crackdown on vaping by installing detectors in every high school across the county.
The Hillsborough County School District is stepping up its crackdown on vaping by installing detectors in every high school across the county.
Tampa’s Black History Museum seeks community donations ahead of 2027 opening
As Black History Month comes to a close, work is already well underway on a lasting tribute to the community’s legacy: the Tampa Black History Museum.
As Black History Month comes to a close, work is already well underway on a lasting tribute to the community’s legacy: the Tampa Black History Museum.
Tampa athlete hosting 60K to benefit St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
For the second year in a row, Jovany Ruiz, an athlete in the Tampa Bay area, is bringing fitness to his community. He is hosting the "St. Joseph's Community Race," a free 5K race for families and kids to come together to help support children receiving treatment at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.
For the second year in a row, Jovany Ruiz, an athlete in the Tampa Bay area, is bringing fitness to his community. He is hosting the "St. Joseph's Community Race," a free 5K race for families and kids to come together to help support children receiving treatment at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.
Tampa crime drops in 2025, outpacing national trend: TPD
The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city.
The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city.
Family of 1994 Tampa homicide victim renews push to solve case with billboard campaign
A family is renewing its push to solve a 1994 homicide in Tampa.
A family is renewing its push to solve a 1994 homicide in Tampa.
More budget airline deals announced for Tampa Bay travelers
Breeze Airways announced three new nonstop flights out of Tampa International Airport (TPA) starting this summer.
Breeze Airways announced three new nonstop flights out of Tampa International Airport (TPA) starting this summer.
Customers receive more than just a meal at Mr. B’s Southern Kitchen in Tampa
When customers walk into Mr. B’s Southern Kitchen, many are looking for more than just a plate of food.
When customers walk into Mr. B’s Southern Kitchen, many are looking for more than just a plate of food.
Old hobbies making a comeback with the younger generations
Old hobbies are making a comeback with the younger generations as more and more are looking to find more hobbies to do other than scrolling through their phones.
Old hobbies are making a comeback with the younger generations as more and more are looking to find more hobbies to do other than scrolling through their phones.
Tampa Bay leaders calling poor diets a public health crisis
Poor diets are now the leading cause of death, according to a new strategy report from Feeding Tampa Bay that reframes hunger as a full-scale public health crisis.
Poor diets are now the leading cause of death, according to a new strategy report from Feeding Tampa Bay that reframes hunger as a full-scale public health crisis.