Mosaic holds public information session over plans for underground wastewater well

Dozens of Plant City residents filled a meeting hall Tuesday night to learn more about Mosaic's plans to build an underground test well, which could be injected with treated wastewater. Mosaic owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks.

New USF program focused on AI and cybersecurity

The University of South Florida is taking a high-tech leap into the future, announcing Tuesday it's launching a new program focused on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Ironman athlete diagnosed with Alzheimer’s focuses on new finish line: ‘A time for hope’

The Ironman Triathlon is a grueling 140 miles, which includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon run to the finish line. It's an hours-long fight with the mind and body working together to accomplish what few have. 

Straz Center hosts theatre class for Rampello students

For the last two months, students at Rampello K-8 Downtown Partnership Magnet School have been meeting weekly after school to learn about the world of theatre, thanks to a partnership with the Straz Center.

Man critically injured after being hit by car along Busch Blvd. in Tampa

A man is in critical condition at the hospital after Tampa police say he was hit by a car along a busy stretch of Busch Blvd. on Tuesday morning.

Crews battle fire at Hillsborough County smoke shop

Firefighters battled a fire that damaged a smoke shop early Tuesday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

America’s Path to Equality: Bloody Sunday

This month, our nation remembers the heroes of Selma, Alabama.  Sixty years ago, they marched for voting rights, survived brutal beatings, and inspired the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 

Judge denies bond to defendants in huge fentanyl trafficking case

A Hillsborough County judge denied bond Monday for three defendants arrested in a major drug trafficking investigation.  The judge granted bond for two other defendants.  Prosecutors say all five have ties to a drug trafficking network in Puerto Rico that funneled fentanyl into Florida.

In-home caretaker accused of stealing over $7,000 from hospice patient

A woman in charge of caring for a hospice patient has been arrested after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says she stole over $7,000 from the patient since Jan. 28.

Jackson House Foundation seeks engineers, architects to restore historic building

The Jackson House, which housed notable African Americans during segregation, holds more than 100 years of history within its walls. The now-dilapidated building still stands but is in desperate need of renovation and last week the city of Tampa took a step forward in making that happen.

SWAT team called to USF student housing complex after suspect fires shots: TTPD

The SWAT team was called out to a USF student housing complex after a suspect fired multiple shots into an apartment unit, according to the Temple Terrace Police Department.

Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre re-opens after being damaged by Hurricane Milton

Drivers lined up in their cars for movie tickets Friday night at the Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre to celebrate its reopening after Hurricane Milton damaged the property five months ago.

Seffner man killed in tow truck crash: FHP

A Seffner man lost his life on Friday afternoon after troopers say he crashed into a tow truck along an I-75 exit ramp.