Tampa FL

TAMPA, Fla. — Friday is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, with flags flying at half-staff to honor those who fought for the nation but never returned home, those who remain missing, and those who endured life as prisoners of war. Ceremonies are being held across the Bay Area, including one...

A teen was arrested after video showed a laser being pointed at a sheriff's office helicopter in Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office officials said the chopper was flying over Tampa on Sunday when they started experiencing last strikes from an apartment building. Footage from the helicopter released on...

TAMPA, Fla. — A Bay Area businessman has a special heart for the homeless and the needy. Hennry Idleburgh Jr. and some of his friends feed the needy and homeless in downtown Tampa each Sunday. Idleburgh and his ministry called The Overcomers of Tampa Bay set up tents for...

The Florida Lottery recently announced that Joel Zebell, of Land O Lakes, claimed a $5,000,000 top prize from the $5,000,000 CA$H MONEY scratch-off game. The Central Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,053,000. The Pasco County winner purchased his winning ticket from...

A 12-time convicted felon was arrested in Central Florida for possessing multiple firearms. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies received information that 44-year-old Christopher Newman, a convicted felon, was attempting to sell firearms in Tampa. Deputies conducted surveillance on Newman’s residence,...

Apparent human remains were recently discovered inside of luggage at Tampa International Airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials.

Thee Burger Spot in Tampa blends novelty and craftsmanship with its Donut Burger offering. Patrons watch glazed donut buns replace traditional rolls, and savory beef patties paired with cheese, bacon, or specialty toppings arrive in bold combos. Menu boards highlight “The Glazed Burger (aka The Luther)” using Krispy...

TAMPA - This week, hundreds of people across Tampa Bay rolled up their sleeves to protect the environment as part of Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful’s annual Spirit Week. From the Hillsborough River to neighborhood shorelines, volunteers of all ages took part in cleanups at 33 locations — all aimed at reducing litter and...

TAMPA, Fla. — The nation’s largest landlord, Greystar, which operates apartment complexes in Tampa and Orlando, has agreed to a federal settlement over its use of algorithmic rent pricing. The U.S. Department of Justice says Greystar participated in an anti-competitive scheme that drove up rent costs by sharing...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 39-year-old Lakeland woman, Randi Chanel Reagan, was arrested on Saturday afternoon after she was found by deputies eating beans from a can inside a home she allegedly broke into. The incident began around 2:21 p.m. when the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report...