'Shoe Day' an annual milestone tradition for long-time ballet program

Each fall, around 50–100 Sullivan Partnership School ballet students jump for joy as they receive ballet shoes as part of an annual program with the Straz Center.

New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area

The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.

Driver hits, kills man crossing East Hanna Avenue, seriously injures woman in wheelchair: TPD

Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash that killed a 71-year-old man and seriously injured an 81-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair as the pair tried to cross East Hanna Avenue on Monday night.

Dover murder suspect guilty of two counts of first-degree murder

The murder trial for an illegal immigrant charged with stabbing and beating his girlfriend to death as well as stabbing her daughter to death had an unusual turn of events Tuesday morning as the suspect took the stand in his own defense. 

Florida farmers struggle as fewer migrant workers want H-2A visas

In Plant City, one of Florida’s agricultural hubs, farms depend heavily on migrant labor to keep fields producing and crops from rotting. Local farmer Lee Wroten says nearly all his workforce is made up of H-2A visa holders.

Hillsborough ranks first in Florida for high number of books banned, district pushes back

Hillsborough County Public Schools is disputing a new national report that claims the district has pulled more books from school libraries than any other in Florida, saying the true number of removed titles is far lower.

Teen’s death sparks pedestrian safety changes

Family and friends of a teenager who was killed a decade ago gathered to honor her on Sunday night and celebrate the progress that's been made when it comes to pedestrian safety over the last 10 years. 

Hezekiah Walters' family urges awareness during remembrance ceremony

The family of Hezekiah Walters, the Tampa teen who died in 2019 during football practice, is working to spread a message of awareness in hopes others won't suffer the same fate.

Tampa's cybersecurity industry lays foundation for CyberBay, a launchpad for tech

A Tampa tech entrepreneur plans to turn Tampa Bay into Cyber Bay, making the area a launch pad into the nation's digital future through a new conference.

Cat missing for five years reunited with owner

A cat that went missing five years ago was reunited with her Land O' Lakes owner on Friday.

Arrest made after deadly double shooting in Tampa

An arrest has been made after two people were shot and killed on Friday morning in Tampa.

New mural in Seminole Heights signals a bright future for Tampa

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joined local business owners and artists to unveil the city’s newest public art piece in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at the Air Masters of Tampa Bay. 

Tampa man could face death penalty in connection with capital sexual battery charges

A Tampa man is now facing the possibility of the death penalty after prosecutors charged him with capital sexual battery, child molestation and more than 200 counts related to the possession and production of child pornography.