Family of teen who battled gastrointestinal illness believe he caught it at South Tampa Japanese restaurant

A teenage boy is preparing for surgery after battling a gastrointestinal illness his family believes he caught after eating food from a South Tampa Japanese restaurant, where dozens of other customers also complained about similar symptoms.

Tampa transportation planners launch survey on possible Brightline station

Transportation leaders in Hillsborough County want to hear from the public as they study where a future Brightline train station could go in the greater downtown Tampa area.

Hospital staff helps mother give birth to twins in lobby: 'A really special moment'

Mairelys Martin gave birth to twins in the lobby of HCA Florida Brandon's Women's Center lobby in less than 12 minutes. The whole thing was caught on surveillance video.

See the new warplane shown off during Special Operations Forces Week

L3 Harris test pilot Clint Logwood lives in St. Petersburg. He's showing off his company's new warplane close to home, in Tampa, during SOF Week: The Sky Warden Skyraider 2. 

Crews preparing Tampa Bypass Canal flood control structure for upcoming hurricane season

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is preparing one of its largest structures along the Tampa Bypass Canal system to manage heavy rains during the upcoming hurricane season.

'Flying car' takes to the air in Tampa. Here's when you can see it

During Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa, people can catch all kinds of impressive aerial demonstrations near the convention center in Downtown Tampa. But one sight that's been quite a jaw-dropper is what's being called a "flying car."

Video: Tampa police save toddler choking on tomato

Tampa police are sharing body camera video showing the moment officers saved a choking child.

3 Tampa families displaced after fire sparks at mechanic shop, scrapyard facility

Three Tampa families are displaced after a mechanic shop and scrapyard facility fire sparked in the 3900 block of West Osborne Avenue, according to firefighters. 

4-vehicle crash shuts down I-75 for several hours on Saturday: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol has released more information about the deadly crash that shut down the northbound lanes of I-75 for several hours on Saturday afternoon.

Trooper conducts PIT maneuver on suspect driving over 100 MPH on Gandy Bridge: FHP

A Tampa man driving over 100 MPH was injured along with a passenger in the car after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper conducted a PIT maneuver on the east end of the Gandy Bridge, according to FHP.

Spring Hill teen driver arrested with loaded gun after fleeing traffic stop: FHP

A 16-year-old from Spring Hill was arrested in possession of a loaded gun after the Florida Highway Patrol says he refused to pull over for a traffic stop early on Saturday morning.

I-75 northbound lanes back open after four-vehicle crash on Saturday: FHP

All northbound lanes of I-75 are currently closed at the 264 Milepost after a four-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tampa woman deported to Cuba after normal check-in at immigration office

A normal check-in at the immigration office ended with a Tampa family being ripped apart, following a mother’s deportation to Cuba.

Drop in TPA passengers through first half of 2025 fiscal year

Tampa International Airport saw a drop in passenger numbers during the first half of fiscal year 2025, which runs from October to March.