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A fun fundraising effort starts at Sparkman Wharf next week, turning social media photos into money for Tampa Theatre from August 11-17. When people take and post pictures by the downtown TAMPA sign at 615 Channelside Dr, the venue will give $5 to the historic movie house. The effort hopes to raise up to $1,000.

Tampa, Fla. - Tampa police officers teamed up with local students for the annual ‘Back-To-School Shop with a Cop’ event on Wednesday. Now a community tradition, the event connects officers with nearly 70 nominated students from elementary, middle, and high schools for a day of mentorship, shopping, and fun.

Florida’s culinary scene has embraced authentic Mexican flavors with open arms, creating a vibrant tapestry of restaurants that bring the zest of Mexico to the Sunshine State. From Miami’s trendy hotspots to hidden gems in Tampa, these eateries serve up everything from street-style tacos to upscale regional...

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - The body of what neighbors think is a Rottweiler was discovered partially inside a trash bag on a neighborhood street in Wesley Chapel. Residents said it’s been rotting for days, creating a foul smell and upsetting families and children nearby. Denise Dixon, who first found...

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 442 restaurants in Hillsborough County in the last 30 days. While 323 establishments passed on their first visit, 119 restaurants failed to meet standards initially. Three local eateries faced temporary...

TAMPA, Fla. – A routine traffic stop on Waters Avenue on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, escalated into a multi-unit manhunt, ending in the arrest of a man with a history of driving offenses. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), deputies pulled over 38-year-old Devin Lamar Kendall at...

Publix issued a recall for its Cheddar and Herb Biscuits on August 1.

With Tampa ranked 3rd most dangerous for cyclists and 13th for pedestrians, parents and advocates hope school zone cameras will slow drivers down.

PLANT CITY, Fla. - A man faces a list of charges, including kidnapping, after investigators in Hillsborough County say he led law enforcement on a pursuit and went the wrong way on a toll road. The backstory:. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies tried to stop a BMW...

Two people were arrested after deputies stopped a vehicle, leading to the discovery and seizure of fentanyl, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.