Family wants Tampa police to reopen review of deadly crash after son died
The family of 20-year-old Ismael Coss got in front of Tampa City Council on Thursday, asking them to take a new look at the crash that claimed his life.
10% of flights in 40 U.S. busy airports will be canceled starting Friday — What experts, travelers are saying
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that 10% of flights will be canceled in the 40 busiest airports starting on Friday.
Florida lawmakers to present bills proposed by Hillsborough students in Tallahassee
In an inspiring move towards civic engagement, students from Hillsborough County are taking their legislative ideas to the state level, with four student-proposed bills set to be presented in the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee.
Tampa could soon offer autism ID cards to help bridge the gap with police
Tampa has been an officially "autism-friendly" city since 2018, but city leaders believe more can be done to strengthen communication between police and people on the spectrum.
Puppy stolen from Brandon cellphone store; two teens and two adults arrested
Two teenagers, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old are accused of breaking into a cellphone store in Hillsborough County and stealing cellphones and a French Bulldog.
Tampa Animation Festival begins Thursday
The University of Tampa will host the Tampa Animation Festival from Thursday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 9.
Funding plan approved for African-American Arts Center in West Tampa
A long-envisioned African American Arts and Cultural Center in West Tampa is moving closer to becoming reality after Hillsborough County Commissioners approved a plan to begin raising money for the project.
A taste of the countryside: Chef LaVante Pope's Caribbean fusion in St. Pete
El Campo, meaning "the countryside," brings the rich, diverse flavors of the Caribbean diaspora together in a unique fusion concept inside Foodie Labs in St. Petersburg.
Celebrating their big 100! Tampa's Progress Village honors two centenarians with a birthday celebration
Honorees Amanda Page and Lizzie Adkins marked their 100th birthday milestone with their Progress Village family.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay seeing more pet surrenders, offers help amid government shutdown
Staff at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay say they’ve seen a noticeable rise in owner surrenders in recent weeks — families who love their pets, but simply can’t afford food or veterinary care.
New hurricane relief program to provide up to $30k to Tampa homeowners
Tampa homeowners still struggling to repair storm damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon have access to new financial assistance.
Florida homeowners challenge Citizens Insurance
Nicholle Kvocka of Ruskin discovered her Citizens Insurance policy included fine print that denied her the right to sue in court. When fire damage to her home occurred during Hurricane Helene, Citizens declined to cover it.
Florida driver accused of slamming into mom walking 2 kids to school, killing 6-year-old: ‘Terrible tragedy'
A 6-year-old girl is dead and her mother and 10-year-old brother are in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Hillsborough River meeting recovery goals after years of pollution
For generations, the lower Hillsborough River was neglected and polluted, but a new draft report from the Southwest Florida Water Management District indicates measures to improve the river are paying off.
Meet Fletcher: The furry new ‘staff member’ changing lives at AdventHealth Tampa
A therapy dog named Fletcher is learning on the job on AdventHealth Tampa's campus.
Hillsborough County campus safety monitor facing 207 child porn and beastiality charges: HCSO
A campus safety monitor at Spoto High School is facing over 200 charges after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office found hundreds of pictures and videos showing the sexual abuse of infants and young children, as well as sexual acts with animals.
Street takeover arrest in Riverview: HCSO
More than two dozen cars were involved in a street takeover that ended with one arrest early on Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Drunken rampage driver spared years of jail time as attorney works magic with plea deal
A drunken rampage from 2023 was settled in Hillsborough County Court on Tuesday.
TECO seeks temporary rate increase amid storm recovery and infrastructure upgrades
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to temporarily raise electricity rates.
Communities stepping up to help families affected by lapse in SNAP benefits
As the government shutdown stretches on, hundreds of thousands of Floridians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, are left wondering when their next benefit payment will arrive.



















