Registered sex offender accused of transmitting child porn while on cruise that docked in Tampa
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Road closures at busy Tampa intersection to last days after water main break
Most lanes at the intersection of W. Martin Luther King Blvd. and N. Armenia Ave. will remain closed for “an extended period of time” while crews work to fix a broken water main, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Family of Tampa mother killed by alleged speeding driver shares emotional message
A Tampa mother of four was killed in a crash after police say a Pasco County man was driving 100 miles per hour.
Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa rolls out mobile command center for human trafficking cases
Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa are revolutionizing the way they investigate human trafficking cases.
All-female krewe celebrates 25 years
One week before any beads are flying on Bayshore Boulevard, the Sirens Gasparilla Krewe is putting the final touches on their float.
Julio Foolio murder: 5th suspect in Jacksonville rapper's killing denied bond
A Tampa judge denied bond for the 5th suspect arrested in the killing of Jacksonville rapper "Julio Foolio."
'Little Habana Cafe' in Riverview overcoming obstacles, getting back to normalcy
An authentic Cuban cuisine in Riverview is making strides back to normalcy after overcoming many obstacles the past few years.
TSA sees slight drop in number of guns found at airport checkpoints: 'Starting to turn a corner'
Airport security agents are seeing good signs in the effort to remind passengers not to bring guns through security checkpoints.
New Orleans attack suspect had no criminal intent during his Tampa visit: FBI
The FBI says the man responsible for the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans had no criminal intent when he visited Tampa during a three-day period between October 26 and 28, 2024.
Gasparilla 2025: Here’s how to recycle your beads
As pirates pillage and plunder the city of Tampa, a boatload of beads will be tossed and captured as bounty.
Tampa police search for witnesses to New Year’s Day shooting
The Tampa Police Department is searching for people who may have witnesses a shooting on New Year’s Day.
Bucs reflect on injury-riddled season
Injuries are something no football player or coach, for that matter, would ever use as an excuse.
Big Cat Rescue sells large portion of Hillsborough property for $19.5M
Big Cat Rescue, the Tampa animal sanctuary that was featured on the Netflix series “Tiger King," has sold a large portion of its Hillsborough County property.
Tampa man arrested, charged with first-degree murder after shooting in December: TPD
An arrest has been made after a shooting that killed one person on Dec. 22 in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa General Hospital earns top ranking for transplants after record-setting year
Tampa General Hospital's Transplant Institute is getting new national recognition. It has just been named the number one transplant hospital in the country in terms of volume.
Ybor City bar owner and his romantic partner face child porn charges
An Ybor City bar owner and his romantic partner are now facing child porn charges.
OneBlood becomes first in US to use High Titer plasma regularly to keep immunocompromised from getting COVID
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions who are considered immunocompromised still avoid crowds and even family events. But now, with a new FDA approval, things could change.
Tampa Police Aviation Unit shares safety plan ahead of upcoming Gasparilla parades
The Tampa Police Department gave an update Monday on its efforts to ensure the safety of parade-goers, boaters and officers during the upcoming Gasparilla parades.
Gasparilla 2025: Here’s what to know about the annual pirate parade
Ahoy matey! Pirates will be pillaging and plundering their way across Tampa as the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival returns this month.
Bay Area nonprofit sends aid to California amid deadly wildfires
A Tampa nonprofit has deployed a team of volunteers to Los Angeles County to aid in the response to deadly wildfires.