NCAA Women’s Final Four fan events tip off Thursday in Tampa

While UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and UConn get ready to battle for a national championship, thousands of fans are expected to fill downtown Tampa for a weekend packed with free events leading up to the NCAA Women’s Final Four at Amalie Arena.

Florida deputy killed in shootout with suspect outside store

A deputy died after being shot in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect on Wednesday, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Tavares child abuse case: Prosecutors seeking death penalty for mother, boyfriend involved in brutal beating

Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, who are accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams.

Teen hospitalized after being hit by car on downtown Tampa bridge: TPD

The Tampa Police Department says a teen suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on a downtown bridge Wednesday night.

Anna Maria Island City Pier remains cut off from land after damage from Hurricane Milton

In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Tariffs impacts: Tampa businesses see quick price hikes on foreign goods

President Donald Trump hopes new tariffs imposed on all foreign goods will make people buy more items that are American-made, but there are concerns about just how much prices will rise for everyday things like food, clothing, toys and appliances. 

Tampa leaders discuss safety plans ahead of Women's Final Four events

Tampa Bay leaders shared their plans on Wednesday afternoon to keep everybody safe during all the Women's Final Four events this weekend.

Citrus County man accused of intentionally hitting woman with car after fight: Deputies

A Citrus County man is accused of intentionally hitting a woman with a car just after getting into a fight with her outside a Homosassa home on Wednesday, according to deputies. 

Tampa family of 18-year-old who died after first football practice files wrongful death suit against Bucknell

The family of an 18-year-old football player from Tampa who died following his first college football practice last summer announced Wednesday they're filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Bucknell University.