Rhythm Roots: Tampa Bay's musical connections to Black music history

Tampa Bay has some amazing musical connections to Black music history, with Black musicians being the cultural bedrock of many genres of music for generations.

Hillsborough County schools face state pressure over books under review

Hillsborough County School Superintendent Van Ayres is scheduled to meet with Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz in Miami on Wednesday.

Cross Bay Ferry moves closer to comeback after HART signs off on plan

Hillsborough County transit leaders approved a plan Monday to use millions of dollars in grant money to revive the Cross Bay Ferry – a move that now awaits final approval from the federal government.

Video: Man arrested for murder after shooting at Brandon apartment complex

A man faces a murder charge after a shooting at an apartment complex on Sunday night, with bodycam video from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office showing his arrest.

Family displaced after fire severely damages Tampa home

A family is out of their home after a fire caused serious damage early Monday, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

13-year-old girl rescued from Tampa motel: 'This child was lured'

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men after deputies rescued a teenage girl from a Tampa motel room.

Tampa prepares for the 2025 hurricane season using lessons from last year's back-to-back storms

The 2025 hurricane season officially starts on Sunday, June 1. So Tampa leaders, first responders, and officials gathered on Friday to share important lessons learned from Helene and Milton. 

‘Road rage’ shooter sought by Hillsborough County deputies

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of shooting at a vehicle in Brandon during a road rage event.

Crews battle early morning fire at Brandon home

Firefighters worked early Friday to put out a fire at a home in Brandon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Hyde Park Village sees change as area grows with new businesses coming in, others leaving

As development booms around Tampa, Hyde Park Village is one of the areas where change is happening. New business is coming in, while other businesses have moved out over the last several years.