A Tampa-founded tech company just moved its headquarters to California
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa-founded cybersecurity company has relocated its corporate headquarters to California. Deepwatch announced the move Tuesday, touting its move to Silicon Valley and its growth "from coast to coast." The company, which held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new headquarters Tuesday morning, still...
Jury selection underway in trial for murder of Tampa 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander
TAMPA, Fla. — Jury selection is now in its second day in the first-degree murder trial of Ronny Tremel Walker, the man accused of killing 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander in May 2022. The case has drawn widespread attention across the Tampa Bay area and reignited conversations about repeat violent offenders.
Peaches, the flamingo carried to Tampa Bay by Hurricane Idalia, returns to Mexico
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Peaches, the flamingo rescued in Tampa Bay after Hurricane Idalia in 2023, has returned to its presumed original home in Mexico, according to Yucatán Magazine. Flocks of the bright pink birds were swept from the Yucatán Peninsula as the storm passed through, carrying them all the way to Florida....
9-year-old girl recovering at Tampa hospital after hand torn off by shark, family says
A 9-year-old girl who nearly lost her hand in an apparent shark attack Wednesday is recovering from surgery at a Tampa hospital, according to a report from NBC affiliate WBBH.
Walmart expanding drone delivery service to Tampa
Five more cities will be able to order and get things flown right to their doorstep with Walmart's drone delivery.
Indian-Origin Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Role in $2 Million Fraud...
Tampa, FL, June 12, 2025: A 33-year-old Indian-origin man, Pranav Patel, has been sentenced to 75 months in federal prison for his role in a nearly $2 million fraud scheme that targeted senior citizens across the United States. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge William Jung in Tampa on Wednesday.
Tampa officials will raise the Pride flag over city hall on Thursday
Mayor Jane Castor and City Council Chairman Alan Clendenin will lead the ceremony.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help in Locating Suspect Robert Moore for Multiple Charges
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has turned to the public in their continued search for 44-year-old Robert Moore, a suspect facing multiple criminal charges. According to a social media post from the office, Moore is wanted for a series of failure to appear offenses, including robbery by sudden snatching, two...
Family dog recovering after alligator attack in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - A Florida family’s dog is on the road to recovery after being grabbed and dragged into the water by an alligator. The reptile was seen ripping through their backyard fence before attacking Zeus, the family’s pet German shepherd, in the Tampa Bay Area on Monday.
Bomb Scare Shakes Downtown Tampa: Bank Targeted, No Immediate Danger
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating a bomb threat reported this afternoon in the 200 block of N. Franklin Street, specifically targeting the 1st Horizon Bank. While the investigation remains active, authorities state there is no immediate evidence to suggest a direct threat to public...