More than 100 bikes given to children in Tampa ahead of Christmas: ‘So wonderful’
Christmas came a few days early for some deserving children in the Tampa community, and OnBikes and the city’s mayor gave out more than 100 brand-new bicycles to children on Friday.
Tampa reaches ‘historic milestone’ in cleaning up hurricane debris
The city of Tampa announced on Friday that it has reached a “historic milestone" by cleaning up all the city’s storm debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Gasparilla Bowl brings UF and Tulane to Tampa
The Gasparilla season in Tampa kicked off on Friday with the Gasparilla Bowl. Longtime SEC rivals, Florida and Tulane, met again on the gridiron at Raymond James Stadium this afternoon for the first time in 40 years.
1 killed in Tampa shooting: HCSO
A man was shot to death early Friday morning in Tampa.
Tampa approves $1.6M to offer free bus rides for a year on popular HART route
A Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority route that travels through a major part of Tampa will be free for riders for a year starting on Jan. 5, 2025.
Plant City Paralympian defying odds once again as she prepares to welcome baby girl with fiancé
Five years ago, Tracy Otto and Ricky Riessle almost lost their lives after being attacked by Otto's ex-boyfriend. It left her paralyzed from the chest down, but since then she’s become a paralympic archer, and now a first-time mom.
Large fire sparks at Plant City recycling facility
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a recycling warehouse facility in Plant City.
New Tampa man shoots neighbor to death before turning gun on himself: HCSO
Two men died Wednesday evening in what deputies are calling a murder-suicide in New Tampa.
Biological sisters adopted by different families take to TikTok to find teenage brother ‘Giovanni’
A viral TikTok video posted by a group of adopted sisters, including two in Tampa, has people around the world trying to help them find their teenage brother, who was also adopted.
State signs off on Tampa electric hikes
State regulators Thursday signed off on a plan that will lead to a $184.9 million increase next year in base electric rates for customers of Tampa Electric Co.
6 people test positive for dengue fever in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County is under a mosquito-borne illness alert after six cases of locally-acquired human cases of dengue fever were reported.
Vehicle slams into Plant High School bleachers following crash
Tampa police are investigating a crash that sent a vehicle into a bleacher at Plant High School.
Community living residents bring holiday season to life with gingerbread display
Building a sense of community with the creativity of residents at Osprey Heights Gracious Community Living center in Valrico.
Foster Angel Program celebrates 35 years thanks to Tampa General Hospital worker
A heartwarming Tampa tradition is celebrating its 35th year of bringing joy to children in need. The Foster Angel Program, started by an employee at Tampa General Hospital, is continuing to make an impact decades later.
'Joy on those children's faces' as Tampa nonprofit hosts holiday event for visually impaired kids
A local nonprofit hosted a very special holiday celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 18, for Hillsborough County elementary school students who are visually impaired.
TPA’s largest airside expansion in 2 decades gets off the ground
On Wednesday, Tampa International Airport officials will celebrate the final phase of the airport’s master plan with a groundbreaking ceremony for Airside D.
Man on the run after deadly shooting in Tampa captured Tuesday night; officials say
A man was captured and arrested Tuesday night after allegedly killing a woman at a home on the 1700 block of W St. Joseph Street, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa saves 2 billion gallons of water, achieving 2024 milestone
The City of Tampa saved 2 billion gallons of water over the past year.
Santa brings holiday magic to kids battling cancer at Brandon's 1Voice Academy
The holiday season became extra special for children battling pediatric cancer in the Tampa Bay area, thanks to the 1Voice Foundation.
15-year-old who escaped custody after being charged in another teen's murder to be held in jail
Jahmir Moore, the 15-year-old who escaped custody after he was charged with murdering another teenager in Tampa, was ordered by a judge to be held in jail until the start of his trial.