Davis Islands firefighters serving from trailers as rebuild stalls after Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.

USF hires Rob Higgins after over 2 decades with Tampa Bay Sports Commission

The longtime point man for hosting major sporting events in Tampa is taking his talents to the University of South Florida as the school’s new “CEO of Athletics."

Potential Rays owner considering HCC as stadium site

With the sale of the Rays being made official, potentially in a matter of weeks, there have been talks about a new stadium being built on the campus of Hillsborough College — along N Dale Mabry Highway — near Raymond James Stadium.

Hit-and-run driver arrested after bicyclist injured on Dale Mabry Highway: TPD

Tampa police say they've arrested the driver who took off after hitting a bicyclist on Dale Mabry Hwy. late last month, leaving the victim seriously injured.

PETA offers reward after dog abandoned 'like trash' on side of Hillsborough County road

PETA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to whoever left a dog on the side of the road with his front and back legs tied together in Hillsborough County last week.

100-year old dance instructor celebrated by City of Tampa

The City of Tampa is honoring the contributions of Judith Baizan.  She's spent decades sharing her love of dance with seniors through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Video: Tampa police officer lets curious girl inspect bodycam

A Tampa police officer entertained a little girl who was curious about the officer’s bodycam, footage released by the police department shows.

Bucs, USF Bulls football riding high after big weekend wins

It was a perfect weekend for football in the Tampa Bay area, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and USF Bulls celebrated big victories.

Humane Society puppies test out new home

Two puppies who were originally surrendered to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and believed to be abandoned, are testing out a new home.

3 people hospitalized after Dodge Charger goes airborne on I-75

A Dodge Charger with three men in their 20s crashed in the southbound lanes of I-75 after the Florida Highway Patrol says they were going 100 MPH with bald tires.