Father and son restoring Tampa Cigar Factory

The Robert F. Holsopple Company is restoring the old Perfecto-Garcia Cigar factory at 2808 N 16th St. in Ybor City.

Florida lawmakers debate future of Ocklawaha River and aging Rodman Dam

Florida lawmakers face a decision on whether to remove or maintain the aging Rodman Dam, which blocks the Ocklawaha River and harms the ecosystem.

Bay Area doctors concerned holiday travel could make surge in flu cases worse

Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse.

Convicted felon arrested for domestic battery in Winter Haven: police

A convicted felon is back in jail after a violent encounter with a woman early on Sunday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.

Holiday travel surge underway with calmer airports on Christmas Day

With Christmas falling later in the week, the holiday travel window spans two weekends, spreading travelers out over nearly two weeks.

Christmas give away draws thousands for free toys, presents

The Miracles Today Toy and Christmas giveaway attracted thousands today to come and get some help this Christmas.

10 sick puppies dumped in storage container at Largo park, police searching for suspect

Largo Police are asking for the public’s help after nine puppies in a storage container and two adult female dogs were found abandoned at Taylor Park on Friday.

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on US-92: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a 38-year-old Nicaraguan man who was riding a bike on Saturday.

PSTA bus crash kills Clearwater woman: FHP

A Clearwater woman is dead after a crash involving a PSTA passenger bus on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Deep dish Chicago style pizza in downtown Tampa

The Tampa Pizza Company escaped the cold of Chicago for the warmer climate of Tampa Bay to bring the deep dish flavors of Chicago Pizza to the Sunshine State.

Creative Pinellas prepares for gallery closure as defunding fallout deepens

Pinellas County commissioners voted in September to defund Creative Pinellas, the 14-year-old arts agency is now preparing major cutbacks, including layoffs and the closure of its award-winning gallery in the Pinewood Cultural Park.

Woman found dead, man critically injured in Tampa home: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after deputies found a woman dead and a man in critical condition in a Tampa home Friday afternoon.