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.
Charlie the owl search led to 3 rescues of injured great horned owls after false sightings
He inspired young minds and generated a wave of new interest in conservation. Charlie, the great horned owl, sadly died days after he was found following an intensive search for him after he escaped his cage during Debby.
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.
1 arrested in road rage shooting that injured teenage girl in Hillsborough County
A man was arrested after authorities say he fired two shots into a car during a road rage incident in Hillsborough County, striking a 16-year-old girl.
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.
16-year-old hospitalized after road rage shooting in Hillsborough County: Deputies
A 16-year-old girl was shot during a road rage incident along Falkenburg Road in Hillsborough County Tuesday afternoon.
Cold case cracked: Hillsborough deputies identify remains found in a tent nearly 30 years ago
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office say they now know who was found dead inside a tent in April 1995.
Hillsborough residents could be eligible for refund stemming from defunct transportation sales tax
Hillsborough County residents could be eligible for a refund stemming from the defunct one-cent transportation sales tax that was passed in 2018 before being declared unconstitutional.
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.
City working to bring grocery store to East Tampa ‘food desert’
A Tampa City Councilman is working to bring a traditional grocery store to East Tampa, which has been deemed a “food desert."
Tampa Heights transforms into premier neighborhood with bright future ahead
Imagine Tampa Heights without the massive Armature Works food and entertainment venue, the critically acclaimed Ulele restaurant with its legend of a native princess, and Waterworks Park, built on the site of Tampa's original water supply.
Tampa family grieving loss of Bucknell University football player who died after collapsing at 1st practice
The death of an 18-year-old college football player from Tampa has his family hoping for answers while grieving the sudden death of their son.
3 suspects facing charges in targeted killing of Julio Foolio appeared in court
Three suspects facing charges in the June murder of a Jacksonville rapper appeared in court Monday.
Suspected saw palmetto poachers accused of stealing 800 pounds of berries arrested in Hillsborough County
Nearly two months after a new regulation went into effect creating harsher penalties for saw palmetto poachers, two suspected found themselves behind bars.
Cosplayers wear costumes inspired by their favorite characters at Tampa Bay Comic Convention
If you walked around downtown this past weekend, superheroes, evil villains and science-fiction characters probably surrounded you at some point as the annual Tampa Bay Comic Convention took place.
Florida could see lowest gas prices on Labor Day weekend since 2021: AAA
Floridians who plan to hit the road on Labor Day weekend may notice gas prices are a bit cheaper this year.
'A very scary person:' Woman pulled out gun when denied dog adoption, Tampa police say
Two women ended up in a fight, and one pulled out a gun, when a dog adoption went sour in Tampa over the weekend, according to police.