Tampa-based non-profit rescues 34 St. Petersburg church members in Israel
After days of rushing to bomb shelters, 34 members of two St. Petersburg churches are finally on their way home from Israel.
After days of rushing to bomb shelters, 34 members of two St. Petersburg churches are finally on their way home from Israel.
Popular Dover wedding venue Cross Creek Ranch permanently closes without warning
Cross Creek Ranch, a sprawling 17-acre wedding venue in Dover, notified customers this week it’s permanently closed without warning, leaving couples heartbroken and searching for answers.
Cross Creek Ranch, a sprawling 17-acre wedding venue in Dover, notified customers this week it’s permanently closed without warning, leaving couples heartbroken and searching for answers.
Temple Terrace police searching for man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl
Police in Temple Terrace are investigating after a missing teenager said she was abducted and sexually assaulted by a man on Monday evening.
Police in Temple Terrace are investigating after a missing teenager said she was abducted and sexually assaulted by a man on Monday evening.
A quiet place to breathe: New nurseries bring comfort to shelter moms
Metropolitan Ministries has opened two trauma sensitive nurseries inside its family residential shelters. The spaces are designed to give new moms privacy, dignity, and peace while caring for their babies.
Metropolitan Ministries has opened two trauma sensitive nurseries inside its family residential shelters. The spaces are designed to give new moms privacy, dignity, and peace while caring for their babies.
Tampa man hit, killed by tractor-trailer in I-75 crash that closed interstate's northbound lanes: FHP
All lanes of northbound I-75 have reopened near Bruce B Downs Blvd. in Hillsborough County following a deadly crash that snarled traffic during the morning commute for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All lanes of northbound I-75 have reopened near Bruce B Downs Blvd. in Hillsborough County following a deadly crash that snarled traffic during the morning commute for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Toddler, missing teen saved in Hillsborough undercover human trafficking sting ending with 89 arrests: HCSO
An undercover human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County has resulted in the rescue of a toddler and a missing teenager, along with the arrest of 89 people trying to exploit children, officials announced Tuesday.
An undercover human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County has resulted in the rescue of a toddler and a missing teenager, along with the arrest of 89 people trying to exploit children, officials announced Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Rays host first-ever community sessions on proposed Hillsborough Community College ballpark site
The Tampa Bay Rays held a community engagement session on Tuesday night to discuss a proposed ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
The Tampa Bay Rays held a community engagement session on Tuesday night to discuss a proposed ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
FBI Counterterrorism on high alert even in Tampa — what that means
The FBI's counterterrorism teams are on heightened alert nationwide, including in Tampa, following escalating tensions overseas and a recent deadly attack in Austin.
The FBI's counterterrorism teams are on heightened alert nationwide, including in Tampa, following escalating tensions overseas and a recent deadly attack in Austin.
Largest equestrian arts show in North America comes to Tampa Bay
Cirque Ma’Ceo will be performing in Lutz March 6–8 at Avalon Stables.
Cirque Ma’Ceo will be performing in Lutz March 6–8 at Avalon Stables.
Bay Area veterinarians sound alarm on mental health crisis
Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.
Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.
Grey Bull Rescue founder in the Middle East helping to facilitate evacuations
A Tampa-based nonprofit is working to evacuate Americans around the Middle East, amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
A Tampa-based nonprofit is working to evacuate Americans around the Middle East, amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Saucy by KFC is the latest salvo in the local chicken wars
If you haven't noticed, some of the local Kentucy Fried Chicken locations are changing to something called Saucy by KFC.
If you haven't noticed, some of the local Kentucy Fried Chicken locations are changing to something called Saucy by KFC.
Man dies after early morning altercation in Seffner: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide early Sunday morning in Seffner.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide early Sunday morning in Seffner.
Tampa community rallies to rebuild Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum after major Hurricane Milton damage
Hurricane Milton tore the roof off the historic Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum, leaving behind collapsed ceilings and major damage, but its mission is far from over.
Hurricane Milton tore the roof off the historic Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum, leaving behind collapsed ceilings and major damage, but its mission is far from over.
Salad as fast food is a simple healthy option in South Tampa
In December, the Just Salad trend opened in South Tampa on West Neptune Street. They bring fresh foods with fun flavors into the healthy lane for lunchgoers and those seeking a delicious dinner option. That is all packaged in a quick service restaurant for dining in or take out.
In December, the Just Salad trend opened in South Tampa on West Neptune Street. They bring fresh foods with fun flavors into the healthy lane for lunchgoers and those seeking a delicious dinner option. That is all packaged in a quick service restaurant for dining in or take out.
Tampa nonprofit rescues American couple from cartel area in Mexico: 'We were afraid'
A couple from the Chicago area visiting family in Mexico were rescued Friday from a cartel region with the help of a Tampa nonprofit.
A couple from the Chicago area visiting family in Mexico were rescued Friday from a cartel region with the help of a Tampa nonprofit.
Metro Ministries Girl Scout troop empowers girls experiencing homelessness
Metro Ministries in Tampa has a Girl Scout Troop for girls experiencing homelessness and those at risk.
Metro Ministries in Tampa has a Girl Scout Troop for girls experiencing homelessness and those at risk.
Florida man accused of manipulating Winn-Dixie self-checkouts, stealing nearly $10K in groceries over 8 months
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they have caught the man responsible for manipulating self-checkouts at several Winn-Dixie locations across the county over the past eight months.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they have caught the man responsible for manipulating self-checkouts at several Winn-Dixie locations across the county over the past eight months.
Bay Area men killed, another injured after Cuban military opens fire on boat near coast
Three men from the Bay Area are being called heroes by local anti-communist organizers after they were fired upon by the Cuban military.
Three men from the Bay Area are being called heroes by local anti-communist organizers after they were fired upon by the Cuban military.
Trying new Strawberry Festival treats | Florida For Reel
Is the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival food worth the hype? We’re hitting the midway in Plant City to see if this year's newest treats are "berry good" or our "last straw". From deep-fried fruit to viral chocolate trends, we’re tasting it all so you know what’s worth the line.
Is the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival food worth the hype? We’re hitting the midway in Plant City to see if this year's newest treats are "berry good" or our "last straw". From deep-fried fruit to viral chocolate trends, we’re tasting it all so you know what’s worth the line.