Cuban sandwich eating contest pits Bay Area couple against each other
Dinner time for a Bay Area couple competing in a Cuban sandwich eating contest this weekend is anything but normal.
'We cry for her:' Volunteers shed light on search for missing Tampa mom that led them to body
One day after a body believed to be that of a missing Tampa mother was found in Hillsborough County, volunteers are sharing their emotional thoughts on the sad end to the search.
Tampa police chief shares public safety plan as violent crime concerns grow
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw went to city council on Thursday to present a public safety master plan amidst a series of recent high-profile shootings throughout the city.
Only 1 out of 4 sunscreens are safe and effective, recent study finds
A new study reveals that 75% of SPF products fall short on sun protection, and many still contain ingredients that could harm consumers' health.
Tampa police hold town hall after deadly shooting in SoHo
Days after a deadly shooting in a parking lot off South Howard Avenue, the Tampa Police Department and city officials addressed community safety concerns at a town hall meeting on Wednesday.
Missing Florida mother’s body believed to be found in Wimauma after suspected abductor found dead: TPD
Authorities believe they've found the body of a Tampa mother who was still missing after her suspected abductor was found dead earlier this week.
3 charged in months-long retail theft ring across Hillsborough County
A months-long investigation has led to the arrests of three suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from stores across three Hillsborough County communities.
Hillsborough County approving Israel investments draws strong support and opposition
Hillsborough County commissioners passed an ordinance to allow the county to buy bonds from Israel.
VIDEO: Large gator blocks road in Hillsborough County
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a nine-foot gator was discovered lying in the road early on Wednesday morning.
Driver without license arrested after woman struck, killed by vehicle in Tampa: TPD
A man was arrested after a woman was killed in a crash in Tampa on Wednesday, officers said.
Dover double-murder suspect accused of killing 2 in Guatemala may face death penalty
The death penalty may be on the table for the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter at their Dover home last month.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Tampa Bay area
A Tornado Watch has been issued for most counties in the Tampa Bay area until 11 a.m. Wednesday as a line of storms makes its way to the Gulf Coast.
3 injured in late-night shooting in downtown Tampa: TPD
Three people were shot and injured in a shooting in downtown Tampa late Tuesday night, according to police.
Tampa police to hold town hall in SoHo after deadly weekend shooting
Days after a shooting in SoHo killed two people and injured a third, Tampa police are addressing safety concerns in the community.
'Deadliest drug threat that our country has ever faced:' Tampa's top federal prosecutor talks fentanyl crisis
As the fentanyl crisis in America endangers the lives of millions of Americans, a recent federal trial in Tampa is illuminating the extensive ways law enforcement is combating the drug influx.
Crews put out brush fire near Morris Bridge Road in Tampa
Firefighters in Tampa spent hours Tuesday night putting out a brush fire that forced crews to shut down a stretch of Morris Bridge Road.
UT's women’s lacrosse team wants to be the next Spartans team crowned
For three years running, the University of Tampa's women’s lacrosse team is back on the hunt in search of the school's first national title for their program.
Best Summer Travel Destinations 2024: Here’s where the Tampa area ranks
What are the best places to travel to this summer? WalletHub’s Best Summer Travel Destination 2024 list is out, and Bay Area residents don’t have to go far to hit a top destination.
Tampa Weather: Rough weather prompts tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning
Severe weather rolled through the Bay Area on Tuesday, prompting tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings for several counties.
Several Red Lobster locations reportedly closing abruptly, including several in Tampa
Red Lobster has closed several locations across the country, including several in Tampa, after it announced it was considering filing for bankruptcy.