Bake shop brings old world recipes to West Tampa

About seven blocks west of Zoo Tampa is a bakery that will help you travel back in time to the old recipes from Italy and Argentina that gave Tampa the international flavors of the immigrants who founded West Tampa and Ybor City.

Man seriously injured in early-morning Tampa shooting: Police

A man is in critical condition after being shot early Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Teen dies after being hit by train in Brandon: HCSO

A 17-year-old Brandon High School student was killed after being struck by a freight train Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Howard Frankland Bridge construction barrels toward finish line: Here’s what to know

Drivers crossing Tampa Bay are getting a clearer picture of what the future holds for the Howard Frankland Bridge as construction barrels toward the finish line.

Tampa leaders to ask for 1-year extension on $10M grant tied to South Howard Flood Relief project

Tampa City Council narrowly approved requesting an extension to a previously-approved grant funding agreement with the state that would help finance a massive stormwater project in South Tampa.

Kittens rescued in St. Thomas flown to Tampa Bay area due to severe pet overpopulation

Four kittens rescued from St. Thomas arrived at Tampa International Airport last week, thanks to a network of volunteers who turn commercial flights into lifesaving transport missions.

Movers and realtors say Florida ranked second in growth in 2025

More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.

Florida State Fair debuts new foods for 2026

The Florida State Fair is right around the corner and that means new, unusual food combinations will be making their debut. 

Dog found dead inside Ruskin home that caught fire: HCFR

A house fire in Ruskin claimed the life of a dog on Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Tampa Bay Navy veteran receives wheelchair upgrade

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II received a new all-terrain wheelchair on Wednesday morning, courtesy of Freedom Alliance.