Report: Good Samaritan shot trying to stop kidnapping by illegal immigrant
A good Samaritan is expected to recover after being shot more than a week ago by an illegal immigrant trying to kidnap a woman, according to a report.
A good Samaritan is expected to recover after being shot more than a week ago by an illegal immigrant trying to kidnap a woman, according to a report.
Shipt delivery service
It's a simple way for the smartphone obsessed to tackle a big item on their to-do lists. Grocery shopping has gone digital, thanks to the Birmingham-based app, Shipt. Now, they're expanding in the Bay area to also do your beer run for you.
It's a simple way for the smartphone obsessed to tackle a big item on their to-do lists. Grocery shopping has gone digital, thanks to the Birmingham-based app, Shipt. Now, they're expanding in the Bay area to also do your beer run for you.
Matthew may return later to Florida in 'funky loop' dance
In what might eventually be more a psychological blow than a meteorological one, there's a decent chance that Hurricane Matthew could loop back full circle for a second, unwelcome visit to South Florida next week, meteorologists say.
In what might eventually be more a psychological blow than a meteorological one, there's a decent chance that Hurricane Matthew could loop back full circle for a second, unwelcome visit to South Florida next week, meteorologists say.
Tampa Bay area under tropical storm watch
The west coast of Florida -- including the Tampa Bay area -- is now under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Matthew approaches the other side of the state.
The west coast of Florida -- including the Tampa Bay area -- is now under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Matthew approaches the other side of the state.
Extraordinary Ordinary: State Vacuum's David Epstein
If you are driving westbound on West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa near Macdill, you'll see a life-sized Gorilla waving at you. That's one way of attracting business at State Vacuum of Tampa Incorporated.
If you are driving westbound on West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa near Macdill, you'll see a life-sized Gorilla waving at you. That's one way of attracting business at State Vacuum of Tampa Incorporated.
Dance studio focused on abilities of disabled students
A local dance program is helping students with physical challenges tap into their abilities in a unique way.
A local dance program is helping students with physical challenges tap into their abilities in a unique way.
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Matthew
As powerful Hurricane Matthew churned its way through the Caribbean, Governor Rick Scott wasted no time declaring a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida this afternoon.
As powerful Hurricane Matthew churned its way through the Caribbean, Governor Rick Scott wasted no time declaring a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida this afternoon.
Vice President Biden campaigns for Clinton in Sarasota
If vice presidents are a campaign's attack dog, Joe Biden played the role to a "T" during a visit to the Robert Taylor Community Center in Sarasota on Monday.
If vice presidents are a campaign's attack dog, Joe Biden played the role to a "T" during a visit to the Robert Taylor Community Center in Sarasota on Monday.
Poll shows Clinton taking lead in Florida
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has taken the lead in Florida after many voters thought she won last week's first head-to-head debate with Republican nominee Donald Trump, a new poll shows.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has taken the lead in Florida after many voters thought she won last week's first head-to-head debate with Republican nominee Donald Trump, a new poll shows.
Bucs fan endure another long rain delay
It was a bit of deja vu for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans Sunday, who hoped to see a win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos, but instead watched a blow-out loss interrupted by a long rain delay for the second straight week.
It was a bit of deja vu for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans Sunday, who hoped to see a win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos, but instead watched a blow-out loss interrupted by a long rain delay for the second straight week.
Hurricane Matthew remains powerful category 4 storm
Hurricane Matthew strengthened from a tropical storm to a major Category 5 hurricane in less than a day.
Hurricane Matthew strengthened from a tropical storm to a major Category 5 hurricane in less than a day.
UCF student accused of beating dog to death
A UCF student is facing two charges of animal cruelty after investigators say he beat his own dog to death.
A UCF student is facing two charges of animal cruelty after investigators say he beat his own dog to death.
First responders get 'thank yous' from Polk Co. community
First responders in Polk County got a very special thank you for what they do. Thirty-six hundred kids, from kindergarten to high school, wrote letters of thanks. On Thursday, the letters were presented to them.
First responders in Polk County got a very special thank you for what they do. Thirty-six hundred kids, from kindergarten to high school, wrote letters of thanks. On Thursday, the letters were presented to them.
Tropical Storm Matthew now a hurricane
Hurricane Hunters flying through Tropical Storm Matthew found hurricane-force winds this afternoon, prompting the National Hurricane Center to upgrade the storm to a hurricane.
Hurricane Hunters flying through Tropical Storm Matthew found hurricane-force winds this afternoon, prompting the National Hurricane Center to upgrade the storm to a hurricane.
Extraordinary Ordinary Update: Chef Jean-Christophe Setin
Last year we featured an "Extraordinary Ordinary" about chef and father, Jean-Christophe Setin. Today, Walter Allen has an inspiring follow up.
Last year we featured an "Extraordinary Ordinary" about chef and father, Jean-Christophe Setin. Today, Walter Allen has an inspiring follow up.
Tropical Storm Matthew forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Matthew has formed in the Caribbean, and the storm is something forecasters here in Florida will be watching closely.
Tropical Storm Matthew has formed in the Caribbean, and the storm is something forecasters here in Florida will be watching closely.
Students help peers 'read, repeat'
Two Tampa fifth-graders are hoping to change the lives of other students through books.
Two Tampa fifth-graders are hoping to change the lives of other students through books.
Miami Marlins' Jose Fernandez killed in boat accident
Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24.
Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24.
Monday's debate could reveal candidates' stance on policy, candy
The first epic showdown between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton takes place Monday from Hofstra University, and it's being billed as potentially the most watched debate in U.S. history.
The first epic showdown between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton takes place Monday from Hofstra University, and it's being billed as potentially the most watched debate in U.S. history.
Bucs cut TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins after DUI arrest
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested for DUI early this morning, his second such arrest in three years.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested for DUI early this morning, his second such arrest in three years.



















