Ybor City shows resiliency after two tragic weekends with tree lighting
Ybor City held its 15th annual tree lighting in Centro Ybor on Thursday night. This celebration came in the face of two back-to-back tragedies.
Ybor City held its 15th annual tree lighting in Centro Ybor on Thursday night. This celebration came in the face of two back-to-back tragedies.
Quiet Crisis: Tampa Bay's foster children lacking legal representation
Advocates say a silent crisis is unfolding as many foster children find themselves without legal representation, leaving them vulnerable and often overlooked. Florida is one of 13 states that does not guarantee an attorney for foster children, a situation that advocates argue leaves some of the most vulnerable children voiceless and at risk of falling through the cracks.
Advocates say a silent crisis is unfolding as many foster children find themselves without legal representation, leaving them vulnerable and often overlooked. Florida is one of 13 states that does not guarantee an attorney for foster children, a situation that advocates argue leaves some of the most vulnerable children voiceless and at risk of falling through the cracks.
Record-breaking year for sea turtle nests on Sarasota beaches, disorientations hit all-time high
Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.
Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.
Teens arrested after gun found in backpack during burglary investigation at Plant City High School: HCSO
Two students were arrested after Hillsborough County deputies investigated reports that a loaded gun was stolen in the parking lot at Plant City High School Wednesday.
Two students were arrested after Hillsborough County deputies investigated reports that a loaded gun was stolen in the parking lot at Plant City High School Wednesday.
Candidate Paul Renner pitches property tax freeze as GOP governor race heats up
The governor's race is heating up, and property taxes are at the heart of it.
The governor's race is heating up, and property taxes are at the heart of it.
New ordinance aims to curb reckless biking on Tampa's busy trails
Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.
Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.
Bucs give back building homes through Habitat for Humanity
The Buccaneers love playing at home, and Tampa Bay area fans Raul and Dionne Johnson love watching their team at home on their televisions.
The Buccaneers love playing at home, and Tampa Bay area fans Raul and Dionne Johnson love watching their team at home on their televisions.
Thanksgiving travel at Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Holiday travel is officially underway in Tampa Bay, and both major airports are preparing for busy crowds as Thanksgiving approaches.
Holiday travel is officially underway in Tampa Bay, and both major airports are preparing for busy crowds as Thanksgiving approaches.
Talbot House proposes new site on E. Memorial Blvd., still draws opposition from residents, business owners
Talbot House proposes new site on E. Memorial Blvd., still draws opposition from residents, business owners.
Talbot House proposes new site on E. Memorial Blvd., still draws opposition from residents, business owners.
Plans to auction Big Storm Brewing approved to recover money for alleged victims of Leo Govoni
Big Storm Brewing will soon be under new ownership after a federal judge approved plans to sell the company at auction, marking the latest effort to repay the alleged victims of Leo Govoni.
Big Storm Brewing will soon be under new ownership after a federal judge approved plans to sell the company at auction, marking the latest effort to repay the alleged victims of Leo Govoni.
Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.
Local artist uses unique material to create vibrant pieces
When people see his artwork, Vincent Ricottilli loves their reaction when learning about the common material used, duct tape.
When people see his artwork, Vincent Ricottilli loves their reaction when learning about the common material used, duct tape.
‘Wicked’ actress Scarlett Spears on landing role of young Glinda: ‘I started crying’
The epic “Wicked" finale is here with new faces, big emotions and a projected $200M opening weekend.
The epic “Wicked" finale is here with new faces, big emotions and a projected $200M opening weekend.
Florida man walking ‘buck naked’ in 36-degree weather claims he was doing a TikTok challenge: Grady Judd
A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after he was caught on camera walking ‘buck-naked’ down a Polk County street, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after he was caught on camera walking ‘buck-naked’ down a Polk County street, according to the sheriff’s office.
Father makes chilling confession about infant after 4 other children found dead outside North Carolina home
Wellington Delano Dickens III is charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder after the victims remains were found in a car trunk.
Wellington Delano Dickens III is charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder after the victims remains were found in a car trunk.
Ancient canoes discovered in Wisconsin lake reveal 5,200-year-old history
Sixteen ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, located in Madison, Wisconsin, are shedding light on historical transportation networks and cultural practices in the area.
Sixteen ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, located in Madison, Wisconsin, are shedding light on historical transportation networks and cultural practices in the area.
Target slashes prices on thousands of items in bid to revive slipping sales
Target adds 20,000 new holiday gifts, lowers prices to reverse declining sales
Target adds 20,000 new holiday gifts, lowers prices to reverse declining sales
Dick Cheney Funeral: Former VP remembered at Washington National Cathedral memorial service
Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Bayshore High School assistant football coach accused of soliciting another student for sex
Just hours after bonding out of jail, a high school football coach in Manatee County is facing another charge for soliciting a juvenile for sex.
Just hours after bonding out of jail, a high school football coach in Manatee County is facing another charge for soliciting a juvenile for sex.
Florida woman accused of attacking estranged daughter stabbed by 8-year-old girl protecting her mom: CCSO
An 8-year-old girl reportedly stabbed her grandmother with a kitchen knife to stop the woman from attacking her mother, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
An 8-year-old girl reportedly stabbed her grandmother with a kitchen knife to stop the woman from attacking her mother, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.