Manatees off of Bayshore Boulevard put on a show for onlookers
Florida manatees frisky frolic along Bayshore draws a crowd.
Florida manatees frisky frolic along Bayshore draws a crowd.
Operation Homefront brings nationwide Back-to-School Brigade to Tampa
Operation Homefront brought its Back-to-School Brigade to Tampa on Saturday morning.
Operation Homefront brought its Back-to-School Brigade to Tampa on Saturday morning.
Body of Giovanni Pelletier, teen missing in Florida, found after more than a week: Officials
After more than a week-long search, the body of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, has been found, according to family members and officials.
After more than a week-long search, the body of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, has been found, according to family members and officials.
Man charged with second-degree murder after woman shot during Citrus County hostage situation: CCSO
The man that deputies say shot and killed a woman during a hostage situation at a Citrus County home on Friday has been charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
The man that deputies say shot and killed a woman during a hostage situation at a Citrus County home on Friday has been charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Robust tropical wave (now Invest 97L) emerges off the coast of Africa
A strong tropical wave (now Invest 97L) moving off Africa will likely become the first hurricane (Erin) in the Atlantic this season.
A strong tropical wave (now Invest 97L) moving off Africa will likely become the first hurricane (Erin) in the Atlantic this season.
Deputies spot narcotics inside Brandon apartment during felony arrest, suspect in custody: HCSO
A Brandon man is facing a slew of charges after deputies found a large amount of drugs in an apartment on Milano Circle, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A Brandon man is facing a slew of charges after deputies found a large amount of drugs in an apartment on Milano Circle, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
'Brick fan event' returns to Florida State Fairgrounds with bigger builds and bricktastic fun
LEGO lovers of all ages are filling the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Brick Fan Event.
LEGO lovers of all ages are filling the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Brick Fan Event.
One woman's journal from the 1840's brought to life in James Museum Exhibit
You can experience the colors and sights of one woman’s journey along the Oregon Trail at the James Museum.
You can experience the colors and sights of one woman’s journey along the Oregon Trail at the James Museum.
Manatee County crash kills 2 teens, hospitalizes 2 others: FHP investigating
Two teens are dead and two more were taken to the hospital after the driver of a Dodge Charger crashed and collided with several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two teens are dead and two more were taken to the hospital after the driver of a Dodge Charger crashed and collided with several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Death investigation underway after body found in Lutz wooded area: HCSO
A death investigation is under way after human remains were found in a wooded area in Lutz, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A death investigation is under way after human remains were found in a wooded area in Lutz, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Schools, public health experts encourage vaccines as student immunizations rates decrease
With kids returning to school across the Tampa Bay area next week, it also means the classroom germs will be back. Public health experts are encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated.
With kids returning to school across the Tampa Bay area next week, it also means the classroom germs will be back. Public health experts are encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated.
103-year-old Bay Area Buffalo Soldier honored with self portrait
On Friday, the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay unveiled a portrait of Roy Caldwood, a Buffalo Soldier who served in World War II.
On Friday, the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay unveiled a portrait of Roy Caldwood, a Buffalo Soldier who served in World War II.
St. Pete's MLK parade keeps city funding despite concerns over Florida DOGE audit
The nation’s longest-running Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade will keep its city funding for 2025, but concerns about state scrutiny loomed large during Thursday’s St. Petersburg City Council meeting.
The nation’s longest-running Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade will keep its city funding for 2025, but concerns about state scrutiny loomed large during Thursday’s St. Petersburg City Council meeting.
New rules for drivers in school zones around Tampa Bay
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
Missing teen vanishes after texting ‘help me’ to mother
The search continues for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who texted ‘help me' to his mother and vanished while traveling with his cousin and friends to visit relatives across the state.
The search continues for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who texted ‘help me' to his mother and vanished while traveling with his cousin and friends to visit relatives across the state.
More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination
Eight deaths have been reported in Florida due to a "flesh-eating" bacterial infection, according to state health officials.
Eight deaths have been reported in Florida due to a "flesh-eating" bacterial infection, according to state health officials.
Caught on camera: Suspects set car on fire, burn down Babson Park home
Polk County deputies are searching for three suspects who used an accelerant to set a car on fire, which subsequently destroyed a home.
Polk County deputies are searching for three suspects who used an accelerant to set a car on fire, which subsequently destroyed a home.
Tampa Police officers warn of rise in phone scams
The Tampa Police Department is warning residents about a recent increase in phone scams.
The Tampa Police Department is warning residents about a recent increase in phone scams.
Beautification project in Lealman brings art and business to area
It took Ashley Cassens about two weeks to transform a blank wall on the side of 54th Avenue Deli Mart in Lealman into a vibrant mural.
It took Ashley Cassens about two weeks to transform a blank wall on the side of 54th Avenue Deli Mart in Lealman into a vibrant mural.
Local scientist uses AI to battle mosquitos
Farhat Binte Azum, 31, believes artificial intelligence can help battle the spread of diseases carried by mosquitoes like Malaria and Dengue.
Farhat Binte Azum, 31, believes artificial intelligence can help battle the spread of diseases carried by mosquitoes like Malaria and Dengue.