Tampa Bay area tops list of best places for veterans to live: Survey
Tampa Bay was voted number one when it comes to the best place to live for veterans, according to a new nationwide survey released Friday.
80 years later: A look back at the fiery emergency plane landing on West Tampa street
It was back on May 19, 1944, when a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber – loaded with practice bombs and ammunition – made a fiery emergency landing on Abdella Street in West Tampa. It had just taken off from Drew Field, an Army Air Corps Training base where Tampa International Airport is now.
Hillsborough non-profit supervisor accused of pushing, kicking adult with cerebral palsy at facility
A supervisor at a Hillsborough County non-profit, which is dedicated to helping those with disabilities, was arrested for abuse on Friday, according to authorities.
Tampa man accused of raping woman after breaking into her home
Neighbors in a Seminole Heights community were disgusted Friday, learning about the arrest of a man accused of sexually battering a woman in her 60s.
Video: Alligator removed from MacDill Air Force Base
Shortly after MacDill Air Force Base jokingly posted on social media that it had a new airman named ‘Ally Gator’ who would be in charge of the complaint department, the alligator that wandered on base has a new home.
Cuban sandwich eating contest pits Bay Area couple against each other
Dinner time for a Bay Area couple competing in a Cuban sandwich eating contest this weekend is anything but normal.
'We cry for her:' Volunteers shed light on search for missing Tampa mom that led them to body
One day after a body believed to be that of a missing Tampa mother was found in Hillsborough County, volunteers are sharing their emotional thoughts on the sad end to the search.
Tampa police chief shares public safety plan as violent crime concerns grow
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw went to city council on Thursday to present a public safety master plan amidst a series of recent high-profile shootings throughout the city.
Only 1 out of 4 sunscreens are safe and effective, recent study finds
A new study reveals that 75% of SPF products fall short on sun protection, and many still contain ingredients that could harm consumers' health.
Tampa police hold town hall after deadly shooting in SoHo
Days after a deadly shooting in a parking lot off South Howard Avenue, the Tampa Police Department and city officials addressed community safety concerns at a town hall meeting on Wednesday.
Missing Florida mother’s body believed to be found in Wimauma after suspected abductor found dead: TPD
Authorities believe they've found the body of a Tampa mother who was still missing after her suspected abductor was found dead earlier this week.
Driver without license arrested after woman struck, killed by vehicle in Tampa: TPD
A man was arrested after a woman was killed in a crash in Tampa on Wednesday, officers said.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Tampa Bay area
A Tornado Watch has been issued for most counties in the Tampa Bay area until 11 a.m. Wednesday as a line of storms makes its way to the Gulf Coast.
3 injured in late-night shooting in downtown Tampa: TPD
Three people were shot and injured in a shooting in downtown Tampa late Tuesday night, according to police.
Tampa police to hold town hall in SoHo after deadly weekend shooting
Days after a shooting in SoHo killed two people and injured a third, Tampa police are addressing safety concerns in the community.
'Deadliest drug threat that our country has ever faced:' Tampa's top federal prosecutor talks fentanyl crisis
As the fentanyl crisis in America endangers the lives of millions of Americans, a recent federal trial in Tampa is illuminating the extensive ways law enforcement is combating the drug influx.
Crews put out brush fire near Morris Bridge Road in Tampa
Firefighters in Tampa spent hours Tuesday night putting out a brush fire that forced crews to shut down a stretch of Morris Bridge Road.
UT's women’s lacrosse team wants to be the next Spartans team crowned
For three years running, the University of Tampa's women’s lacrosse team is back on the hunt in search of the school's first national title for their program.
Best Summer Travel Destinations 2024: Here’s where the Tampa area ranks
What are the best places to travel to this summer? WalletHub’s Best Summer Travel Destination 2024 list is out, and Bay Area residents don’t have to go far to hit a top destination.
Tampa Weather: Rough weather prompts tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning
Severe weather rolled through the Bay Area on Tuesday, prompting tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings for several counties.