Tampa to begin removal of 47 street murals
The City of Tampa will begin work this week on removing 47 pieces of street art, in accordance with a new Florida state law.
Parents question Florida’s new graduation requirements
TAMPA, Fla. — Many parents are concerned about a new law changing high school instruction and graduation requirements. Families of people with special needs are especially concerned as the state's Board of Education approved removing certificates of completion as an alternative for students who finish coursework but...
12-Time Felon Arrested After Tampa E-Bike Chase, Found With Stolen Firearms
TAMPA, Fla. – A convicted felon with a lengthy criminal history is back in custody after a dramatic pursuit with Hillsborough County deputies ended with the discovery of multiple firearms, including a stolen rifle. Christopher Newman, 44, was arrested on Sunday after a brief chase through Tampa. Deputies received...
DJ Diesel aka Shaq to Perform at Tempo Daylife Pool Party At Seminole Hard...
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will host a Tempo Daylife Pool Party featuring DJ Diesel aka Shaquille O’Neal on October 26 at 11 a.m. (rain or shine). Tickets starting at $30 will be on sale beginning Friday, August 29 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. Cabana and daybed packages, complete with bottle service, can...
Bucs Baker Mayfield And Wife Give Back To Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. – Baker Mayfield and his wife are raising their daughter in Tampa Bay and want to give back to the community they now call home. The Mayfields say they grew up fortunate, but so many kids don’t have that same situation, and so they wanted to make a difference.
Lost wallet leads Hillsborough deputies to Tampa man linked to homicide case
A Tampa man wanted in connection with a 2023 homicide case in Michigan was arrested Sunday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Strange details about Riverview murder revealed in Hillsborough County courtroom
A witness to a murder revealed disturbing and odd things he said he observed as the crime was taking place in a Riverview home on Aug. 17.
Lutz Community Breathes Sigh of Relief as Missing Teen Cayson Jinks Found Safe
The search for 15-year-old Cayson Jinks, which swept through the Lutz community, came to a close today as Pasco Sheriff’s deputies reported that Jinks was found and is now safe. Jinks, described as 6’0”, roughly 135 lbs. with brown hair, was reported missing after last being seen earlier yesterday near Thames Place.
Woman dies in late night I-4 crash: FHP
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— An Orlando woman died after a crash on I-4 in Tampa Sunday night, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of I-4 near the Seminole Hard Rock Casino around 10:50 p.m. A Honda Civic driven by a 16-year-old from Plant City was traveling...
Two-time cancer survivor told to repay $74,000 in disability benefits
TAMPA, Fla. — In his early 20s, the hospital bed at Moffitt Cancer Center was the last place Taylor Spike ever thought he would be. “It's not like it was just, you know, some little disease. I was battling for my life at the age of 22,” Spike said.