Tampa hurricane preparation: City officials outline emergency safety updates

Tampa city leaders are encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, warning that waiting until a storm is approaching could leave families with little time to act.

Clearwater woman fights off armed home intruder before deputies shoot, kill suspect

A Clearwater woman fought off an armed home intruder and escaped before the suspect, who barricaded himself inside her home, was shot and killed by deputies, according to the Clearwater Police Department. 

Tampa Mayor Castor defends Rays stadium plan amid tepid council support

The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 on Thursday to keep a preliminary funding memorandum of understanding alive for a new stadium, though councilors warned the current deal will not receive final approval.

Florida biologist awarded $485K settlement after firing tied to Charlie Kirk death post

The State of Florida will have to pay a former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation employee nearly half a million dollars after she was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death. 

Teenager seriously injured after being struck by car in St. Petersburg: Police

A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car hit him Friday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. 

Tampa International Airport unveils air taxi concept for dream project

On Thursday morning, Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens stood before the Tampa City Council to reveal a futuristic vision for the city’s transportation: air taxis.

Rays' stadium funding deal advances, but Tampa City Council balks at terms

The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal.

Florida woman accused of kicking trooper, urinating on road: FHP

A woman was arrested on multiple charges, Wednesday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say she resisted arrest, kicked a trooper and urinated on the road in front of EMS following a traffic stop in Palm River-Clair Mel.

Family asks community to #lovelikelauryn, as they remember USF student killed in wrong-way DUI crash

A 21-year-old University of South Florida student, Lauryn Akey, was killed early Sunday when the Florida Highway Patrol says a drunk driver who was traveling the wrong way on I-75, struck her vehicle. Loved ones are honoring her memory and legacy across social media with the hashtag #lovelikelauryn.

Is your sunscreen safe? What doctors say about the new EWG rankings

The Environmental Working Group evaluated more than 2,700 sunscreen products in its latest annual safety and efficacy study, issuing approval ratings to 550 of them.