Dr. Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida
When Dr. Rhea Law looks at the University of South Florida, she does not see a chapter. She…
Gasparilla: How Tampa invented its defining tradition
Gasparilla is often treated like a relic. A pirate myth that Tampa pulls out once a year for…
Feeding Tampa Bay holds volunteer event for Dr. MLK Jr. Day
TAMPA, Fla. — More than 1,000 volunteers converged across Feeding Tampa Bay sites Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther…
In the face of higher costs, city looking to phase in new Riverside Park | News
TEMPLE TERRACE — Long-held visions of a walkable riverfront park with picnic lawns, waterfront walkways and downtown buzz…
Around town: Tampa news briefs | News
Southwest restarts nonstop route to LA Southwest Airlines’ nonstop service between Tampa International Airport and Los Angeles International…
Ms. Wheelchair Florida and her mom inspire children
TAMPA, Fla. — The reigning Ms. Wheelchair Florida and her mother are taking a message of joy and hope to…
Former Riverview martial arts instructor sentenced to 50 years in prison
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Former Riverview martial arts instructor Daniel-Medina Alvarez was sentenced to 50 years in prison on…
Brandon High School student dies after being struck by train | Crime, Crashes and Fires
BRANDON — A 17-year-old Brandon High School student died Jan. 9, a day after he was struck by…
ECHO expanding services into Thonotosassa
TAMPA, Fla. — Families in the Thonotosassa area will soon see relief and support from the Emergency Care Help…
Tampa woman gets $11,000 home makeover with help from UACDC
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa woman who has called the University Area home for over 50 years is…
Tampa man sentenced to prison for stealing over $500K in COVID relief funds
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa man received a federal prison sentence after obtaining over half a million dollars…
‘I panicked’: Honduran mother deported after Tampa arrest caught on video | News
Carmen Funez thought it was just another step in her immigration process. But this time, something felt off.…