Castor, officers prepare to defend city from pirates and other potential troublemakers
Whether on water or land, Tampa-area law enforcement agencies say they are prepared for Gasparilla 2020.
Whether on water or land, Tampa-area law enforcement agencies say they are prepared for Gasparilla 2020.
Summit on rising seas brings Bay Area mayors to the table
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater talked Tuesday about the rising sea level and their cities' ability to handle what may come.
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater talked Tuesday about the rising sea level and their cities' ability to handle what may come.
FBI asks for public's help in catching serial bank robber
The FBI is asking the public to help identify a serial bank robber and carjacking suspect who targeted five Tampa Bay area banks in the last year.
The FBI is asking the public to help identify a serial bank robber and carjacking suspect who targeted five Tampa Bay area banks in the last year.
Many families spend post-Thanksgiving dinner outside
Many families spent their time after a big Thanksgiving meal enjoying the day's beautiful weather.
Many families spent their time after a big Thanksgiving meal enjoying the day's beautiful weather.
Florida's hepatitis A outbreak prompts push for vaccines
The Tampa Bay area has been hit especially hard by hepatitis A cases this year.
The Tampa Bay area has been hit especially hard by hepatitis A cases this year.
K9 teams across Tampa Bay train at Adventure Island
K9 officers from all over the Bay Area were at Adventure Island -- but it was all for training.
K9 officers from all over the Bay Area were at Adventure Island -- but it was all for training.
Officials announce opportunities for Tampa Bay businesses during Super Bowl LV
There’s a lot of money on the line when Super Bowl LV comes to Raymond James Stadium in 2021 and the host committee announced an initiative Monday aimed at positioning Tampa Bay-area businesses for success.
There’s a lot of money on the line when Super Bowl LV comes to Raymond James Stadium in 2021 and the host committee announced an initiative Monday aimed at positioning Tampa Bay-area businesses for success.
Hyperloop, air taxi, gondola considered for Bay Area transportation
Urban planners are studying the future of transportation in the Bay Area. Among the new modes being studied are Hyperloop, air taxis, and gondolas.
Urban planners are studying the future of transportation in the Bay Area. Among the new modes being studied are Hyperloop, air taxis, and gondolas.
Halloween safety top of mind for law enforcement
Halloween is a favorite night for kids, young and old. However, law enforcement wants you to remember that if you're not staying safe, that night full of playful spooks could turn into an actual nightmare.
Halloween is a favorite night for kids, young and old. However, law enforcement wants you to remember that if you're not staying safe, that night full of playful spooks could turn into an actual nightmare.
Local power crews head west to assist with California wildfires
The Florida Power and Light Company is sending 100 line workers and support staff to California to help restore power as firefighters work to contain massive wildfires.
The Florida Power and Light Company is sending 100 line workers and support staff to California to help restore power as firefighters work to contain massive wildfires.
Tampa Bay agencies hold plane crash drill near Gandy Bridge
More than 30 agencies teamed up to take part in a water rescue right off the Gandy Bridge on Friday. But it was just a drill.
More than 30 agencies teamed up to take part in a water rescue right off the Gandy Bridge on Friday. But it was just a drill.
See the Skyway in a colorful new light
The promise of a colorfully-lit Sunshine Skyway Bridge became a reality this week, much to the delight of photographers, boaters, and drivers around the Bay Area.
The promise of a colorfully-lit Sunshine Skyway Bridge became a reality this week, much to the delight of photographers, boaters, and drivers around the Bay Area.
Cross-Bay Ferry expanding service on Lightning game days
The ferry, which shuttles passengers between Tampa and St. Petersburg, will now dock in Tampa at the Convention Center. It will continue to dock at the Vinoy Yacht Basin in St. Pete.
The ferry, which shuttles passengers between Tampa and St. Petersburg, will now dock in Tampa at the Convention Center. It will continue to dock at the Vinoy Yacht Basin in St. Pete.
Jimmie Walker discusses changes in comedy climate ahead of Largo tour stop
You’ll likely remember him for his role on the show, “Good Times.” Jimmie “JJ” Walker is touring the country doing stand-up comedy, and he’s got a show in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night.
You’ll likely remember him for his role on the show, “Good Times.” Jimmie “JJ” Walker is touring the country doing stand-up comedy, and he’s got a show in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night.
Possible killer of 90 women may be linked to two Bay Area cold cases
If what 78-year-old Samuel Little has told federal investigators is true, he may be one of the most prolific serial killers of all time.
If what 78-year-old Samuel Little has told federal investigators is true, he may be one of the most prolific serial killers of all time.
Camp Gladiator trains people of all fitness levels throughout Tampa Bay area
For many people, the daunting task of figuring out how to even begin exercising often keeps many people from heading to the gym. The Camp Gladiator Program helps those people take the first step toward a new and unique physical fitness experience.
For many people, the daunting task of figuring out how to even begin exercising often keeps many people from heading to the gym. The Camp Gladiator Program helps those people take the first step toward a new and unique physical fitness experience.
Programmer turned artist creates jewelry from countertops
A former database programmer made a career 180 and began designing jewelry about 15 years ago.
A former database programmer made a career 180 and began designing jewelry about 15 years ago.
Manatee startles swimmers at Indian Rocks Beach
A stealthy manatee that's earned the nickname Boo was at it again this week.
A stealthy manatee that's earned the nickname Boo was at it again this week.
Tax incentives, better facilities draw filmmakers away from Bay Area
The crime drama "Live By Night" is set in Ybor City, but when film crews rebuilt the historic streets of Tampa on a set in Georgia, officials realized they needed to do more to attract moviemakers to the Bay Area.
The crime drama "Live By Night" is set in Ybor City, but when film crews rebuilt the historic streets of Tampa on a set in Georgia, officials realized they needed to do more to attract moviemakers to the Bay Area.
Fishermen rescued by good Samaritan 45 miles offshore
The Coast Guard said a good Samaritan vessel rescued three fishermen 45 miles off the coast of Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
The Coast Guard said a good Samaritan vessel rescued three fishermen 45 miles off the coast of Tampa Bay on Wednesday.