Cancer patient beats odds on rare disease that Moffitt Cancer Center will study with new $22.4M grant

A new federal grant is allowing Moffitt Cancer Center to study a rare and aggressive disease that affects cancer patients, and doctors hope the results will give them the chance for a longer life.

'Carolina Squats' remain legal in Florida despite safety concerns

There are some people in Tampa concerned with the safety of the "Carolina Squat," the legal but often controversial practice of lifting the front bumper of a vehicle four or more inches than the back bumper. 

Haines City Woman leads protest against local law enforcement's ICE partnership

A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.

Hurricane Milton: Tampa's path to full recovery far from over one year later

One year after Hurricane Milton tore through the Tampa Bay area, many residents are still recovering from the storm’s massive impact — and the path to full recovery is far from over.

Proposals for the Tampa Wheel Over Water project continue

The Channelside District prepares for a new attraction as Tampa City Council moves forward with the Wheel Over Water project.

Teen bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by car in Clearwater

A 16-year-old bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car along Court Street in Clearwater Thursday afternoon, according to first responders. 

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

Hurricane Milton took non-profit’s building, but not its mission to serve Tampa kids

When Hurricane Milton hit the Tampa Bay Area last year, Tribe Seminole Heights—a small, nonprofit focused on children and families—suffered extensive water damage to its facility.