Vigil for DJ killed in road rage shooting draws family and friends in Ybor City
Dedrick Sykes' family and friends gathered at 22nd Street and 5th Avenue to honor his life in the spot where his life was cut short in a road rage shooting.
Dedrick Sykes' family and friends gathered at 22nd Street and 5th Avenue to honor his life in the spot where his life was cut short in a road rage shooting.
Two Tampa men indicted for fencing advanced computer parts to China
Two men from Tampa are facing federal charges after they were busted sending sophisticated computer parts to China.
Two men from Tampa are facing federal charges after they were busted sending sophisticated computer parts to China.
Sarasota man arrested, accused of inappropriately touching students
At Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Sarasota Police said 21-year-old Cobie Bradley was assigned to the aftercare program and at Sarasota High School, he acted as a volunteer.
At Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Sarasota Police said 21-year-old Cobie Bradley was assigned to the aftercare program and at Sarasota High School, he acted as a volunteer.
Grady Judd: Former realtor association CEO accused of stealing more than $81K
Jennifer Garula-Mers, the former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO, has been arrested on grand theft charges.
Jennifer Garula-Mers, the former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO, has been arrested on grand theft charges.
St. Petersburg Catholic High School football program is proud of first undefeated season
St Petersburg Catholic High School head football coach Jesse Chinchar has been coaching since he was a teenager, but this is his first year leading the Barons.
St Petersburg Catholic High School head football coach Jesse Chinchar has been coaching since he was a teenager, but this is his first year leading the Barons.
Man accused of shooting and killing well-known Tampa DJ makes first court appearance
The man accused of shooting and killing a well-known DJ in Tampa appeared before a judge via video conference on Friday.
The man accused of shooting and killing a well-known DJ in Tampa appeared before a judge via video conference on Friday.
Affordability and access key components for New Tampa Performing Arts Center initiative
The New Tampa Performing Arts Center Affordable Art Initiative hopes to expose more community members to the arts through discounted tickets.
The New Tampa Performing Arts Center Affordable Art Initiative hopes to expose more community members to the arts through discounted tickets.
Former detention deputy sent behind bars for 15 years
A former detention deputy was in court on Friday to learn his fate in relation to a deadly crash in 2021.
A former detention deputy was in court on Friday to learn his fate in relation to a deadly crash in 2021.
Arrest made in road rage death of well-known local DJ
Tampa Police have arrested 31-year-old Joel Moreno Cobo, charging him with second-degree murder in the November 14 shooting death of Dedrick Lamar Sykes, known in Tampa’s nightlife as DJ Shy Guy.
Tampa Police have arrested 31-year-old Joel Moreno Cobo, charging him with second-degree murder in the November 14 shooting death of Dedrick Lamar Sykes, known in Tampa’s nightlife as DJ Shy Guy.
River Ridge High School employee arrested after alleged romantic relationship with student
A 24-year-old River Ridge High School employee is facing charges after Pasco County deputies say she engaged in a romantic relationship with a student.
A 24-year-old River Ridge High School employee is facing charges after Pasco County deputies say she engaged in a romantic relationship with a student.
104 and Counting: Spring Hill resident's sweet secret to a long life
Joe Tokarz has lived a life that spans nearly all of modern American history, defined by service, hard work, and family. He was celebrated along with four generations of his family members.
Joe Tokarz has lived a life that spans nearly all of modern American history, defined by service, hard work, and family. He was celebrated along with four generations of his family members.
Students pack 20,000 meals to send to hospital in Haiti
On Friday, students at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School packed 20,000 dry meals to send to a hospital in Haiti.
On Friday, students at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School packed 20,000 dry meals to send to a hospital in Haiti.
Florida man executed for killing his former manager at a convenience store
A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store in 1988 was put to death Thursday evening in the state’s record 17th execution this year.
A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store in 1988 was put to death Thursday evening in the state’s record 17th execution this year.
Trump administration proposes plan to open oil drilling off Florida’s Gulf coast
The Trump administration has been making moves to open up oil and gas drilling to create jobs and increase energy security.
The Trump administration has been making moves to open up oil and gas drilling to create jobs and increase energy security.
Ybor City shows resiliency after two tragic weekends with tree lighting
Ybor City held its 15th annual tree lighting in Centro Ybor on Thursday night. This celebration came in the face of two back-to-back tragedies.
Ybor City held its 15th annual tree lighting in Centro Ybor on Thursday night. This celebration came in the face of two back-to-back tragedies.
Quiet Crisis: Tampa Bay's foster children lacking legal representation
Advocates say a silent crisis is unfolding as many foster children find themselves without legal representation, leaving them vulnerable and often overlooked. Florida is one of 13 states that does not guarantee an attorney for foster children, a situation that advocates argue leaves some of the most vulnerable children voiceless and at risk of falling through the cracks.
Advocates say a silent crisis is unfolding as many foster children find themselves without legal representation, leaving them vulnerable and often overlooked. Florida is one of 13 states that does not guarantee an attorney for foster children, a situation that advocates argue leaves some of the most vulnerable children voiceless and at risk of falling through the cracks.
Record-breaking year for sea turtle nests on Sarasota beaches, disorientations hit all-time high
Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.
Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.
Teens arrested after gun found in backpack during burglary investigation at Plant City High School: HCSO
Two students were arrested after Hillsborough County deputies investigated reports that a loaded gun was stolen in the parking lot at Plant City High School Wednesday.
Two students were arrested after Hillsborough County deputies investigated reports that a loaded gun was stolen in the parking lot at Plant City High School Wednesday.
Candidate Paul Renner pitches property tax freeze as GOP governor race heats up
The governor's race is heating up, and property taxes are at the heart of it.
The governor's race is heating up, and property taxes are at the heart of it.
New ordinance aims to curb reckless biking on Tampa's busy trails
Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.
Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.