FAA warns holiday travelers about lithium batteries, banned gifted at Tampa International Airport

With holiday travel peaking on the last Friday before Christmas, federal officials are urging travelers to double-check what they pack, especially when it comes to lithium batteries and battery-powered gifts.

West Tampa restaurant picking up the pieces after overnight break-in causes $2K in damages

Less than a week before Christmas, a locally-owned restaurant in West Tampa is cleaning up a mess. The Lucky Tigre was broken into overnight, after security cameras captured someone smashing the front door.

50 Muma Children's Hospital patients board Polar Express-themed flight at TPA to North Pole

Muma Children's Hospital patients got to fly to the North Pole with their families on Friday. They hopped on a Polar Express-themed United Airlines flight at Tampa International Airport. 

Redevelopment proposal for 30 acres of property could soon reshape parts of East Ybor City

One of Tampa Bay’s largest developers has filed plans with the city to redevelop about 30 acres of property in East Ybor City into a large-scale, mixed-use district that blends business, residential, retail and hotel space.

Man arrested in deadly shooting at Thonotosassa RV park: HCSO

A man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left one person dead in Thonotosassa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

St. Pete man faces 21 counts of child pornography, deputies say

A St. Petersburg man was arrested on multiple child pornography charges, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Man arrested after shooting during 'puffing party' at Polk City home: PCSO

A man is facing several charges after he shot a person during an altercation at a Polk City home early Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.

Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings

President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.

Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break. 

Florida woman in Santa hat caught on camera stealing toys from donation box: MCSO

A Florida woman who may have been trying to look like Santa Claus in a red hat with a white pompom acted more like the Grinch when deputies said she stole toys intended for a needy family.