New book looks back at Crystal Beach murder
A murder that gripped the Tampa Bay area over 75 years ago is coming back to life. A new book traces the story of a double homicide that shook Crystal Beach in 1949. Evan Axelbank reports.
Hillsborough Deputies Investigate Valrico Murder-Suicide as Sheriff Urges Mental Health Support
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred in a Valrico neighborhood last week. According to WFLA, deputies received a call around 9:22 a.m. on last Thursday from a man claiming that he “did something bad.”. When deputies arrived at the home on Crystal Carbon Way,...
Video: Tampa police officer lets curious girl inspect bodycam
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa police officer entertained a little girl who was curious about the officer’s bodycam, footage released by the police department shows. "While on patrol, K-9 Officer Bush showed a curious little one how her body-worn camera works, capturing a picture-perfect community policing moment," the Tampa...
Sept. 8 is 988 awareness day
Compassionate health. Anytime. Anywhere. That’s the message public health advocates want to spread today, throughout September (which is Suicide Awareness Month), and throughout the coming year to bring attention to the 988 suicide crisis lifeline and the role it can play in saving someone’s life. “It’s really trying...
Florida family claims nursing home kept billing for empty room after mom died
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A Hillsborough County family said a nursing home continued to bill for a room after their mom died. Renee Schultz said her mom, Jackie, lived at Sun Towers’ memory care unit for about two years. Watch full report from Susan El Khoury. In June,...
‘Just heartless’: Ybor City family pleads for safe return of exotic pet parrot stolen...
YBOR CITY, Fla. - A family is pleading for the safe return of their beloved exotic pet parrot. Randi Mosley's front porch is quieter now. "She greets everybody who walks by the house," said Mosley. "She has a big personality." That's because her Congo African Gray parrot, Cleo, whom she...
Tampa Locals Swear By These Flower Delivery Wizards
Tampa’s flower scene isn’t just about grabbing whatever’s wilting at the grocery store checkout. The city’s packed with family-run shops that have been perfecting their craft for decades, plus some sleek national services that promise Instagram-worthy arrangements delivered to your door the very same day. Here are...
Tampa’s ‘Bro-lates’ and Beyond: How one instructor’s pop up fitness classes are building community
TAMPA - Pilates may not be the first workout that comes to mind for men — but a class called Bro-lates is changing that in Tampa. Led by fitness instructor Jodi Campbell, the pop-up class brings men to the mat to discover the flexibility, strength, and mobility benefits Pilates can add to their routine.
Florida Strawberry Festival announces theme for 2026 event
The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City next year for its 91st annual event.
Tampa native Doechii announces hometown show
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii is headed back to Tampa for a hometown show this fall. The artist’s team announced the concert on Monday, one day after the rapper won the Best Hip Hop and Best Choreography categories at the MTV Video Music Awards. Doechii’s “Live from the Swamp” tour will...