Arson suspect in Pink Pony Showgirls fire denied bond

The man accused of setting fire to an adult entertainment club in Tampa faced a judge on Monday morning.

6 Tampa parks, community centers, pools remain closed after hurricanes cause extensive damages

With many Tampa parents planning for spring break and summer, Mayor Jane Castor and other city officials said crews are working hard to reopen parks, pools and community centers damaged by the hurricanes last Fall. 

Rebecca Osmond found safe weeks after disappearing while heading to Tampa

A former Tampa General Hospital employee who disappeared last month after telling her family she was leaving Wisconsin for Tampa has been found safe, according to police in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Woman dies after being hit by 6 vehicles on Dale Mabry Highway: FHP

A woman died after being hit by six vehicles while trying to cross Dale Mabry Hwy. on Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Bay Area veterans team up for 3rd annual sporting clays event

A strong sense of camaraderie could be felt from a group of Bay Area veterans, active military service members, and local business owners as they teamed up for a friendly competition on the courses of the Tampa Bay Sporting Clays on Sunday.

Suspect leads troopers on miles-long chase after stealing ambulance: FHP

A Tampa Fire Rescue ambulance was stolen from HCA South Tampa Hospital on Saturday night and troopers arrested the suspect after a pursuit lasting several miles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Spring Break brings record number of passengers to TPA

The spring break travel season continued Saturday, a day Tampa International Airport officials believed would be the single busiest day during the entire five-week spring break period.

Annual River O' Green Fest brings thousands to Tampa

The annual River O' Green Fest brought thousands to Downtown Tampa on Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Tampa expects boost in tourism after 4 restaurants get added to Michelin Guide’s recommended list

You don’t have to go far in Tampa to find great food, and this week, the Michelin Guide added four new Tampa restaurants to its recommended list, which could boost tourism in Tampa Bay.

String of recent Tampa fires may be connected

A string of recent suspicious fires has sparked an investigation into their possible connection.

Accused DUI driver kills mom, injures 3 kids hours after getting out of jail for driving impaired: HCSO

A driver who deputies say was under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine is suspected of killing a mother and seriously injuring her three children hours after being released from jail for driving under the influence. 

City of Tampa to ‘dust off’ pitch to Rays

After the Rays' announcement that they would not follow through with plans for a new stadium in downtown St. Pete, city officials in Tampa are seeing if there are any options on their side of the bay for a new stadium. 

Tampa teacher accused of stealing nearly $75K from Alessi Bakery: Affidavit

A teacher at Tampa Prep faces a long list of charges after investigators say she embezzled nearly $75,000 over a five-year period from her other employer: Alessi Bakery.

Florida man accused of shooting Tampa club employee in the face

A Florida man is accused of driving across the state and shooting an employee at Dreams Club near Ybor City in the face during a robbery. 

Tampa to restore tree canopy following back-to-back hurricanes

The city of Tampa is launching a new program to restore its tree canopy, particularly in underserved communities.