East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Heidi Montag discusses ‘The Masked Singer,’ husband Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor

Reality star Heidi Montag was unmasked on “The Masked Singer." She talked about her experience on the show, losing her home in the LA wildfires, and why she backs her husband Spencer Pratt for LA mayor.

Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots

A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."

Video shows WWE's Vince McMahon crash at 100 mph in Connecticut

Vince McMahon's high-speed crash on a Connecticut highway last summer was captured on a newly released police video.

Tampa’s Black History Museum seeks community donations ahead of 2027 opening

As Black History Month comes to a close, work is already well underway on a lasting tribute to the community’s legacy: the Tampa Black History Museum.

Florida Senate unanimously passes e-bike crackdown, caps speeds near pedestrians

The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved CS/SB 382, a measure aimed at tightening regulations on electric bicycles and other micromobility devices.

Tampa athlete hosting 60K to benefit St. Joseph's Children's Hospital

For the second year in a row, Jovany Ruiz, an athlete in the Tampa Bay area, is bringing fitness to his community. He is hosting the "St. Joseph's Community Race," a free 5K race for families and kids to come together to help support children receiving treatment at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.

Florida Voter ID changes: House approves election bill requiring proof of citizenship, removes student IDs

Florida lawmakers took a major step toward tightening up the state’s elections on Wednesday, after the House of Representatives approved a bill that would require proof of citizenship and remove some forms of voter identification. 

Tampa crime drops in 2025, outpacing national trend: TPD

The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city.