Ceremony honors Tampa’s historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-in participants 65 years later

The City of Tampa hosted a ceremony on Thursday honoring the 65th anniversary of the historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins, which marked a breakthrough in the Civil Rights Movement.

USF student helps unveil campus suicide prevention bench

A USF student brought a 988 Suicide Prevention bench to the school's Greek Village to raise awareness about mental health resources. 

American Heart Month: Cardiologist highlights need for improved prevention efforts

As American Heart Month ends this week, healthcare professionals reflect on the progress made in heart disease treatment and the concerning stall in prevention efforts that have increased patients' risk.

Small Bay Area craft stores hope to fill gap after Joann closures announced

Known as a one-stop shop for crafting needs, many Tampa Bay area crafters are going to have to find a new haven to find fabric and other supplies following the closure of all Joann locations. 

Hillsborough fire captain takes his own life after child pornography arrest: Deputies

The Hillsborough Fire Rescue captain arrested on 100 counts of child pornography took his own life at the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa, according to deputies. 

Mt. Zion Black cemetery finally has a permanent memorial

The Mt. Zion Black cemetery finally has a permanent memorial after the City of Tampa unveiled a plaque Wednesday at the site of the African American burial ground.

Davis Islands attack: Teens charged will have chance to be free before their trials, judge rules

A group of teenagers charged in a brutal attack at Davis Islands Dog Park in Tampa were back in court on Wednesday as a judge ruled they'd have the chance to be free until their trials.

Injured manatee rescued, taken to ZooTampa: FWC

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after crews found it in southwest Florida suffering from what the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) called a "recent watercraft wound."

Deputy's patrol vehicle hits, seriously injures pedestrian in Hillsborough County

A man was seriously injured after being hit by an off-duty deputy's patrol vehicle, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tampa business goes solar with more 450 panels; a new trend of the Sunshine State

Florida’s sunny reputation is driving a surge in solar energy use, with more homeowners and businesses making the switch. Florida ranks second in the nation for new solar panel installations, and one Tampa business is embracing the trend in a big way.

Man arrested in deadly 2023 Valrico overdose: HCSO

A man was arrested in a deadly overdose that happened in Valrico back in 2023, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.