Labor Day weekend 'street takeovers' prompt warning from police: 'It's absolutely crazy'
The Tampa Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are putting out a warning: you will be charged and your car will be impounded if you participate in a street takeover.
Tampa police break up illegal street takeover near convention center
The Tampa Police Department stepped up their traffic enforcement efforts over Labor Day Weekend, arresting one 18-year-old in an attempted street takeover near the convention center.
New luxury cruise line Oceania to set sail from Port Tampa Bay in 2026
Oceania Cruises will set sail for the Caribbean and Panama Canal from Port Tampa Bay starting in February 2026, the cruise line announced.
Feeding Tampa Bay closing Busch Blvd. Trinity Café, shifting focus to other locations
Friday marks the last day of normal service at Trinity Cafe on Busch Blvd.
Busch Gardens mourning loss of 37-year-old gorilla
Jim, a 37-year-old western lowland gorilla, is the second gorilla to pass away at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in three weeks.
Ybor City restaurant honors area's longstanding heritage
It's on 7th Avenue in Ybor, but it's not a bar. Bread on the Bay is a sandwicheria, a creative space for a true taste of the culinary culture of the community.
Want to show off your Jeep? A large-scale event is coming to Tampa
It's hard to believe that modern Jeeps with all their bling and accessories trace their roots to the World War II Jeep that was built to be simple, but Jeep lovers always wanted to do more.
Tampa apartment complex dealing with weeks-long flooding
Neighbors in one Hillsborough County apartment complex are still surrounded by flooding.
Tampa speeding up infrastructure projects after series of torrential rains caused flooding
The City of Tampa announced Friday its speeding up several stormwater infrastructure projects after a series of torrential rains caused flooding throughout South Tampa.
Hillsborough County deputy dies by suicide outside courthouse
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are mourning after one of their own died by suicide.
11-year-old boy battling brain cancer becomes pilot for flight to Ocala: 'Really exciting'
When Joey Sims is at his home near the Orlando airport, he spends a lot of time looking up at the sky.
Bay Area boy hits Broadway with 'Lion King' role
Two years ago, a family trip to watch “The Lion King" musical on Broadway changed Jacob Pham’s life. Now, he's among the performers on stage.
OSHA investigating deadly accident at Tampa work site
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a deadly accident in Tampa.
Sports tourism a key topic at state conference in Tampa
According to Visit Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County had its best June tourism-wise in history, making more than $5 million. It comes as the Tampa Convention Center hosts Florida’s tourism conference this week.
Tampa police Department noticing lower crime rates in the city
The Tampa Police Department is celebrating a win Wednesday, as the police chief said crime is trending down in the city.
TECO defending company's request for a rate hike
Tampa Electric Company's executives, including its CEO, are in Tallahassee this week, defending the company's request for a rate hike.
United Airlines flight attendants hold demonstration at TPA for better wages
United Airlines flight attendants plan to stage a series of demonstrations outside 20 major US airports today, including TPA over their ongoing negotiations with the airline
Ultraviolet tattoos making 'ink-credible' artistry in Bay Area
A tattoo artist at DC Society Ink in Tampa is doing things a little differently, doing designs in ultraviolet ink that only shows up in certain lightings; it’s a trend people are getting creative with.
Dover woman arrested for DUI after driving on wrong way of I-75 in Tampa: FHP
A Hillsborough County woman was arrested for driving the wrong way on I-75 early Monday morning after authorities pulled her over to find her driving under the influence.
Tampa crews respond to early-morning apartment fire; 2 cats accounted for
An apartment building in Tampa caught fire early Tuesday morning, affecting three units and leaving several pets missing, according to authorities.