Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:04:00 GMT
Take a look at Tampa's Channelside shopping plaza and you will see stores and restaurants. Take a closer look at you will see a few issues -- but they should all be fixed in time for July 4th.
Take a look at Tampa's Channelside shopping plaza and you will see stores and restaurants. Take a closer look at you will see a few issues -- but they should all be fixed in time for July 4th.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:32:53 GMT
Those big, bold, red and white "Fun Ships" will sail from Tampa for at least four more years. The Tampa Port Authority approved a new contract with Carnival Cruise Line on Tuesday.
Those big, bold, red and white "Fun Ships" will sail from Tampa for at least four more years. The Tampa Port Authority approved a new contract with Carnival Cruise Line on Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:14:13 GMT
Years from now, they'll grow into the King and Queens of the Jungle, but for now, they're just darn cute. Check out the photos and video of Busch Gardens' newest residents.
Years from now, they'll grow into the King and Queens of the Jungle, but for now, they're just darn cute. Check out the photos and video of Busch Gardens' newest residents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:04:36 GMT
It is the moment U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Thornsberry had been looking forward to for weeks: Holding his newborn daughter Abigail for the very first time.
It is the moment U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Thornsberry had been looking forward to for weeks: Holding his newborn daughter Abigail for the very first time. He made his emotional return home Tuesday morning at Tampa International Airport.
Monday, June 17 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:06:55 GMT
These women may look like ordinary shoppers, but Hillsborough deputies say that's not the case. Both of them are wanted for stealing $3,000 worth of purses.
These women may look like ordinary shoppers, but Hillsborough deputies say that's not the case. Both of them are wanted for stealing $3,000 worth of purses.
Friday, June 14 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:48:17 GMT
A truck hauling a bulldozer crashed off a bridge and onto the banks of the Alafia River Friday. Authorities say a mechanical failure in the truck's steering caused the crash.
A truck hauling a bulldozer crashed off a bridge and onto the banks of the Alafia River Friday. Authorities say a mechanical failure in the truck's steering caused the crash; the driver is in the hospital is serious but stable condition.
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:52:24 GMT
Wednesday afternoon, someone broke into the team's storage area at their field on East Regnas Avenue, stealing equipment and setting the place on fire.
Taking a hard-hit in football is one thing, but the Tampa Bay Lions appear to have been blindsided. Wednesday afternoon, someone broke into the team's storage area at their field on East Regnas Avenue, stealing equipment and setting the place on fire.
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-06-14 01:53:43 GMT
Authorities in California have file charges against a Tampa man accused of abducting a 14-year-old boy he met through a Playstation game.
Authorities in California have file charges against a Tampa man accused of abducting a 14-year-old boy he met through a Playstation game. Tony McLeod, 36, was arrested at Tampa International Airport early Tuesday morning as he was getting off an airplane with the teenager.
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-06-13 13:39:51 GMT
There's been more sinkhole and possible sinkhole activity in our area recently. One of that's effecting a lot of people is a sinkhole that opened up right under 138th Avenue at Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
There's been more sinkhole and possible sinkhole activity in our area recently. One of that's effecting a lot of people is a sinkhole that opened up right under 138th Avenue at Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:21:15 GMT
Geologists are going over the data collected by ground penetrating radar, working to determine the size and extent of the sinkhole. It's a process that could take months.
Geologists are going over the data collected by ground penetrating radar, working to determine the size and extent of the sinkhole. It's a process that could take months.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:00:44 GMT
Busch Gardens expects some of their newest additions to become a 'mane' attraction this summer. Three baby lions have arrived at the park and will make their public debut soon.
Busch Gardens expects some of their newest additions to become a 'mane' attraction this summer. Three baby lions have arrived at the park and will make their public debut soon.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-06-12 13:59:09 GMT
A family has been evacuated from their Plant City home because the ground beneath it has opened up. Engineers will have to determine how big it is, and if the house can be saved.
A family has been evacuated from their Plant City home because the ground beneath it has opened up. Engineers will have to determine how big it is, and if the house can be saved.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:53 AM EDT2013-06-12 11:53:04 GMT
It broke out at a two-story wood home at 1023 East 19th Avenue, and Tampa Fire and Rescue officials say a family of three helped alert two others living inside.
It broke out at a two-story wood home at 1023 East 19th Avenue, and Tampa Fire and Rescue officials say a family of three helped alert two others living inside.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:15:28 GMT
In the battle to attract tourists, Busch Gardens is taking things to new heights -- 335 feet, to be exact. The park announced 'Falcon's Fury,' a new drop-tower attraction, on Tuesday.
In the battle to attract tourists, Busch Gardens is taking things to new heights -- 335 feet, to be exact. The park announced 'Falcon's Fury,' a new drop-tower attraction, on Tuesday.
Monday, June 10 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-06-10 16:08:05 GMT
Engineers are testing the ground underneath a Bob Evans restaurant in Seffner to determine whether a sinkhole opened up either Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
Engineers are testing the ground underneath a Bob Evans restaurant in Seffner to determine whether a sinkhole opened up either Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
Friday, June 7 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-06-08 03:04:31 GMT
The crash sounded like thunder, a real jolt as a 59-year-old woman loses control, slamming into the Delaney Creek Lodge assisted living center in Brandon.
The crash sounded like thunder, a real jolt as a 59-year-old woman loses control, slamming into the Delaney Creek Lodge assisted living center in Brandon.
Friday, June 7 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:56:10 GMT
It's time to turn the volume down in the city of Tampa, or else. Thursday the City Council passed an ordinance "prohibiting excessive noise in motor vehicles," in effect banning "the bump" on local streets.
It's time to turn the volume down in the city of Tampa, or else. Thursday the City Council passed an ordinance "prohibiting excessive noise in motor vehicles," in effect banning "the bump" on local streets.
Friday, June 7 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-08 01:21:36 GMT
Wharton High School salutatorian Harold Shaw's graduation speech didn't end the way he planned it. His mic was cut mid-speech on Monday, after his principal says he strayed off topic. Now, Shaw wants an apology.
Wharton High School salutatorian Harold Shaw's graduation speech didn't end the way he planned it. His microphone was cut mid-speech on Monday, after his principal says he strayed off topic. Now, Shaw wants an apology.
Thursday, June 6 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-06-07 02:18:26 GMT
After a day full of wet roads and blustery conditions, many commuters were looking forward to a sunny drive home. But downed power lines from Tropical Storm Andrea have closed the Gandy Bridge.
After a day full of wet roads and blustery conditions, many commuters were looking forward to a sunny drive home. But downed power lines from Tropical Storm Andrea have closed the Gandy Bridge.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-06-06 01:30:53 GMT
Last July, Judge Walter Heinrich gave Christopher Ponce a stern earful before releasing him on bond. But 288 days later, Ponce is gone. Hillsborough sheriff's investigators say Ponce cut his GPS ankle bracelet and took off.
Last July, Judge Walter Heinrich gave Christopher Ponce a stern earful before releasing him on bond. But 288 days later, Ponce is gone. Hillsborough sheriff's investigators say Ponce cut his GPS ankle bracelet and took off.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-06-05 03:06:12 GMT
Misti Whitfield was last seen May 2. The 35-year-old was walking home around 10 p.m. near the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and North Rome Avenue.
Misti Whitfield was last seen May 2. The 35-year-old was walking home around 10 p.m. near the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and North Rome Avenue.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-06-05 03:03:31 GMT
After the last 32 days of of praying and searching, her family and friends are clinging to one single hope: that somewhere Misti Whitfield is alive and waiting to be found.
The 35-year-old Plant City woman has been missing for more than a month. After the last 32 days of praying and searching, her family and friends are clinging to one single hope: that somewhere Misti Whitfield is alive and waiting to be found.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-06-05 02:06:21 GMT
A Tampa Police officer fired amid allegations of getting drunk at a strip club while on duty had been fired before. He is now fighting to get benefits he says he is owed.
A Tampa Police officer fired amid allegations of getting drunk at a strip club while on duty had been fired before. He is now fighting to get benefits he says he is owed.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-06-05 01:02:26 GMT
Every year since 2005, during October, Tampa Bay area residents would see lots of pink -- pink clad walkers by the hundreds, taking over our streets, walking for a cure.
Every year since 2005, during October, Tampa Bay area residents would see lots of pink -- pink clad walkers by the hundreds, taking over our streets, walking for a cure. They were part of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk. But now the organization has made a major announcement: this will be the last year the 3-Day walk is in Tampa and six other cities.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-06-05 00:00:33 GMT
Armed with a photo of Phil Campbell and a tipster's play-by-play inside Malio's restaurant, Tampa Police Sergeant Ray Fernandez admits to a stake out that would last close two hours.
Armed with a photo of Phil Campbell and a tipster's play-by-play inside Malio's restaurant, Tampa Police Sergeant Ray Fernandez admits to a stake out that would last close two hours. During a hearing in February, Sgt. Fernandez said the tipster was his long-time friend of 15 years, Adam Filthaut, an attorney for the Adams and Diaco Law firm. INSIDE: Transcript of the hearing.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-06-04 16:44:43 GMT
Contractors will soon be breaking ground on the final leg of downtown Tampa's Riverwalk. Mayor Bob Buckhorn and five former mayors gathered to celebrate the news today.
It's been decades in the making, and it will soon come to life: Contractors will soon be breaking ground on the final leg of downtown Tampa's Riverwalk. Mayor Bob Buckhorn and five former mayors gathered to celebrate the news today.
Monday, June 3 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-03 21:07:27 GMT
Though she apologized in court today, Cortnee Brantley will spend the next year of her life in prison for her role in the deaths of two Tampa police officers.
Though she apologized in court today, Cortnee Brantley will spend the next year of her life in prison for her role in the deaths of two Tampa police officers.
Saturday, June 1 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-06-01 22:29:50 GMT
Man accused of killing his wife's lover speaks
Retired Army veteran, Lt. Col. Ralph Wald, spoke out Saturday morning for the first time since a jury found him not guilty of murder in the shooting death of his wife's lover.
Friday, May 31 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-05-31 20:57:22 GMT
Two undercover officers were fired Friday amid accusations of drinking at a strip club while on the clock.
Tampa Police Department Chief Jane Castor called the situation embarrassing to her personally, as well as the entire department. Two undercover officers were fired Friday amid accusations of drinking at a strip club while on the clock.
Friday, May 31 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-05-31 19:04:06 GMT
The 2013 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo will kick off Saturday at the Museum of Science and Industry, coinciding with the first day of hurricane season.
The 2013 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo will kick off Saturday at the Museum of Science and Industry, coinciding with the first day of hurricane season. This year's theme is resiliency and the slogan is "Thrive. Survive. Stay Alive," with the focus of the expo being how to recover successfully after a storm.
Friday, May 31 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-31 13:11:05 GMT
Deputies have released photos from inside the operation. In all, the sheriff's office seized 160 pounds of marijuana at an estimated value of more than $600,000.
Deputies have released photos from inside the operation. In all, the sheriff's office seized 160 pounds of marijuana at an estimated value of more than $600,000.
Thursday, May 30 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-30 22:03:08 GMT
A jury said Ralph Wald is not guilty of shooting and killing 32-year-old Walter Conley. Wald said he thought the man was raping his wife when he shot him.
A jury said Ralph Wald is not guilty of shooting and killing 32-year-old Walter Conley. Wald said he thought the man was raping his wife when he shot him.
Thursday, May 30 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-30 21:02:51 GMT
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A Hillsborough County woman has been charged with animal cruelty after investigators say she neglected a horse to the point it was malnourished and had to be euthanized.
A Hillsborough County woman has been charged with animal cruelty after investigators say she neglected a horse to the point it was malnourished and had to be euthanized.
Thursday, May 30 2013 8:04 AM EDT2013-05-30 12:04:41 GMT
After a mutilated cat was found in a Tampa park, police are asking for tips to help find the person or people responsible.
There is now a $2,500 cash reward for anyone who can help detectives find who brutally killed a cat. The five-year-old tabby named Lion was found cut up in Plymouth Park.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-05-30 02:22:40 GMT
St. Paul Catholic Church blends right in with the houses in Carrollwood Village, but add a cemetery? Neighbors say gravesites will stick out, lower home prices and cause havoc to the traffic in the area.
St. Paul Catholic Church blends right in with the houses in Carrollwood Village, but add a cemetery? Neighbors say gravesites will stick out, lower home prices and cause havoc to the traffic in the area.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:32:12 GMT
Anthony Lee, a widely-known drag queen who performed as "Miss Wanda" in Ybor City and around the state, was shot multiple times Tuesday afternoon.
Tampa police detectives say a man shot in an east Tampa home Tuesday was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Anthony Lee, a widely-known drag queen who performed as "Miss Wanda" in Ybor City and around the state, was shot multiple times. Police say they are looking for two suspects in connection with the shooting.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-29 16:49:59 GMT
The trial is getting underway for the man accused of killing his wife's lover. He told police spotted them in the act on his living room sofa and thought his wife was being attacked.
The trial is getting underway for the man accused of killing his wife's lover. He told police spotted them in the act on his living room sofa and thought his wife was being attacked.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-28 22:34:31 GMT
Wouldn't it be great if you could make a green light stay green longer when you needed it? HART's new MetroRapid bus routes promise that, and riders say they delivered.
Wouldn't it be great if you could make a green light stay green longer when you needed it? HART's new MetroRapid bus routes promise that, and riders say they delivered.
Monday, May 27 2013 10:23 PM EDT2013-05-28 02:23:45 GMT
It's called Metro Rapid and it's the first of its kind in Florida. Along with fewer stops, the new buses are expected to cruise through traffic lights faster and easier.
It's called Metro Rapid and it's the first of its kind in Florida. Along with fewer stops, the new buses are expected to cruise through traffic lights faster and easier.
Monday, May 27 2013 8:01 AM EDT2013-05-27 12:01:18 GMT
A big crowd is expected this Memorial Day as Hillsborough County Animal Services is opening its doors. There are special deals for veterans and active military.
A big crowd is expected this Memorial Day as Hillsborough County Animal Services is opening its doors. There are special deals for veterans and active military.
Sunday, May 26 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-26 21:54:56 GMT
A community in Citrus Park is calling a few neighbors "heroes" after investigators said a mother and daughter made a suicide pact then tried to kill themselves inside a burning car in their garage.
A community in Citrus Park is calling a few neighbors "heroes" after investigators said a mother and daughter made a suicide pact then tried to kill themselves inside a burning car in their garage.
Sunday, May 26 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-05-26 18:46:04 GMT
The family of Powerhouse Gym owner Eddy Midyett tells Tampa police he is missing.Tampa police confirm they are looking into it and are in the process of interviewing more people in the case.
The family of Powerhouse Gym owner Eddy Midyett tells Tampa police he is missing.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:27:45 GMT
Hulk Hogan is the biggest name in the history of the business, and Thursday, he was back home putting on a show for all of his fans -- here where it all started.
Hulk Hogan is the biggest name in the history of the business, and Thursday, he was back home putting on a show for all of his fans -- here where it all started.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:10:26 GMT
A man apparently tried to grab two teenage girls who were jogging in the Bloomingdale East neighborhood on Natures Way Boulevard – a main road in the area.
A man apparently tried to grab two teenage girls who were jogging in the Bloomingdale East neighborhood on Natures Way Boulevard – a main road in the area.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:20:01 GMT
To some people there's no price tag high enough to replace the animal they love, but in the eyes of the law, your pet is property worth no more than your sofa or your television.
To some people there's no price tag high enough to replace the animal they love, but in the eyes of the law, your pet is property worth no more than your sofa or your television.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:48:51 GMT
One company has its eye on Tampa Bay. HMS Global Maritime operates commuter ferries in many coastal communities, and now they are looking at the Bay area.
One company has its eye on Tampa Bay. HMS Global Maritime operates commuter ferries in many coastal communities, and now they are looking at the Bay area.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:29:51 GMT
Nearly three months after a sinkhole swallowed part of a Seffner home, the county has issued its final report about the hole itself and what steps were taken to save the man trapped inside.
Nearly three months after a sinkhole swallowed part of a Seffner home, the county has issued its final report about the size and cause of the hole itself and what steps were taken to retrieve the body of the man trapped inside.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:46:26 GMT
A neighborhood in the Egypt Lake area of Tampa woke up to quite a scene this morning. A 250-pound black bear climbed up into a tree and stayed there until it was tranquilized by wildlife officials.
A neighborhood in the Egypt Lake area of Tampa woke up to quite a scene this morning. A 250-pound black bear climbed up into a tree and stayed there until it was tranquilized by wildlife officials.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:23:53 GMT
The 28-year-old son of a Florida fertility doctor has been charged by federal authorities with tricking his girlfriend into taking a pill used to induce labor and cause an abortion.
The 28-year-old son of a Florida fertility doctor has been charged by federal authorities with tricking his girlfriend into taking a pill used to induce labor and cause an abortion, killing the fetus she was carrying.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:00:51 GMT
It was an extra special Mother's Day for at least one Lowry Park Zoo resident. Endangered Indian rhinoceros Jaime gave birth to her third calf, a hefty baby boy, on May 9.
It was an extra special Mother's Day for at least one Lowry Park Zoo resident. Endangered Indian rhinoceros Jaime gave birth to her third calf, a hefty baby boy, on May 9.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:38:20 GMT
Police have released new surveillance video from outside a Tampa nightclub where a man was murdered. They're looking to talk to any witnesses who may have seen something.
Police have released new surveillance video from outside a Tampa nightclub where a man was murdered. They're looking to talk to any witnesses who may have seen something.
Monday, May 13 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-13 08:38:48 GMT
Fire interrupted a Mother's Day meal for about 220 people in Brandon on Sunday night. They were all at the Buca di Beppo's restaurant at 11105 Causeway Boulevard. The restaurant's manager smelled and saw
Fire interrupted a Mother's Day meal for about 220 people in Brandon on Sunday night.
Sunday, May 12 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-13 02:30:23 GMT
Nothing says Mother's Day more than flowers.And there were lots of them at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Ruskin today.The church was decorated with 3,000 roses. All part of the church's special Mother's
Friday, May 10 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:56:10 GMT
An autopsy says Chad Wolfe died of head and neck injuries after falling seven stories into an elevator shaft back in March. But how did he get through the doors?
An autopsy says Chad Wolfe died of head and neck injuries after falling seven stories into an elevator shaft back in March. But how did he get through the doors?
Friday, May 10 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:27:19 GMT
Developers want to build the Residences at the Riverwalk apartment complex just south of the Straz Center and west of the John Germany library.
Developers want to build the Residences at the Riverwalk apartment complex just south of the Straz Center and west of the John Germany library, but some are concerned about what it would do for pedestrians in the area.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:23:10 GMT
Taco Fusion's menu definitely doesn't read like your average Mexican joint. They sell shark, rattlesnake, and even kangaroo tacos. But the lion meat tacos have ignited an explosion of controversy.
Taco Fusion's menu definitely doesn't read like your average Mexican joint. They sell shark, rattlesnake, and even kangaroo tacos. But the lion meat tacos have ignited an explosion of controversy they didn't expect.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-05-08 13:22:28 GMT
The group close to buying Channelside said it has a problem – and it's a people problem. But it says they have a solution, and it's to make the district a "lifestyle center."
The group close to buying Channelside said the area has a problem – and it's a people problem. But it says they have a solution, and it's to make the district a "lifestyle center," not an entertainment center.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:51 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:51:34 GMT
Ahead of Mother's Day weekend, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is celebrating one of its newest mothers. 'Betty,' an adult female okapi, is finally showing off her 4-month-old son Bahati.
Ahead of Mother's Day weekend, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is celebrating one of its newest mothers. 'Betty,' an adult female okapi, is finally showing off her 4-month-old son Bahati.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 4:34 AM EDT2013-05-07 08:34:37 GMT
That's what store owners say about the crosswalks on 7th Avenue in Centro Ybor. But they're not sitting around waiting for something bad to happen. They did something about it on their own.
That's what store owners say about the crosswalks on 7th Avenue in Centro Ybor. But they're not sitting around waiting for something bad to happen. They did something about it on their own.
Monday, May 6 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:54:13 GMT
Webcams are pretty standard these days; just about every tourist attraction has one. Fortunately for Staff Sergeant Dan Corman, that includes the Eilean Donan castle in Scotland.
Webcams are pretty standard these days; just about every tourist attraction has one. Fortunately for Staff Sergeant Dan Corman, that includes the Eilean Donan castle in Scotland.
Monday, May 6 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-06 08:38:04 GMT
A firefighter was hurt while putting out a house fire in Tampa Saturday morning.
A firefighter was hurt while putting out a house fire in Tampa Saturday morning.The fire started around eleven a.m., on north 54th street.Tampa fire and rescue says 60 year-old Ruby Smith was smoking in
Friday, May 3 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-04 00:39:29 GMT
It happened on Memorial Highway, and deputies tell us six men in all were involved in the violent robbery. Detectives are working round-the-clock to track them down.
It happened on Memorial Highway, and deputies tell us six men in all were involved in the violent robbery. Detectives are working round-the-clock to track them down.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:43:50 GMT
Hillsborough commissioners voted 6 to 1 Wednesday in favor of the trap-neuter-release program. Now when a cat is caught, it will be sterilized, ear clipped, microchipped and put back to where it came from.
Hillsborough commissioners voted 6 to 1 Wednesday in favor of the trap-neuter-release program. Now when a cat is caught, it will be sterilized, ear clipped, microchipped and put back to where it came from.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:07:26 GMT
The lights are back on at the University of South Florida campus and the surrounding area after an outage left some students in the dark during their exams.
The lights are back on at the University of South Florida campus and the surrounding area after an outage left some students in the dark during their exams.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:38 AM EDT2013-04-29 13:38:18 GMT
It happened at 22nd Street and the Causeway Boulevard Bridge. Police say the driver of the motorcycle drove over the bridge and couldn't avoid hitting the slower scooter.
It happened at 22nd Street and the Causeway Boulevard Bridge. Police say the driver of the motorcycle drove over the bridge and couldn't avoid hitting the slower scooter.
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:16 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:16:22 GMT
A Hillsborough County school employee is facing voyeurism charges after detectives say he used a hidden pen camera to record four girls inside a bathroom.
A Hillsborough County school employee is facing voyeurism charges after detectives say he used a hidden pen camera to record four girls inside a bathroom.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-04-25 00:20:18 GMT
The brave 2-year-old girl injured in a lawn mower accident will be in the hospital longer than expected. Her parents say it's been a tough road, and Ireland is not healing the way she should.
The brave 2-year-old girl injured in a lawn mower accident will be in the hospital longer than expected. Her parents say it's been a tough road, and Ireland is not healing the way she should.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-04-24 23:26:08 GMT
A fire caused major damage at an apartment complex in Town 'n' Country Wednesday morning, and not for the first time this year: an electrical short sparked a blaze on February 9.
A fire caused major damage at an apartment complex in Town 'n' Country Wednesday morning, and not for the first time this year: an electrical short sparked a blaze on February 9; investigators are working to determine what started the blaze today.
Saturday, April 20 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-04-21 00:15:31 GMT
On her 23rd birthday Queena, the girl once known only as the Bloomingdale rape victim, gave her own gift to everyone at her party. She stood and then she danced.
On her 23rd birthday Queena, the girl once known only as the Bloomingdale rape victim, gave her own gift to everyone at her party. She stood and then she danced.
Monday, February 11 2013 10:08 PM EST2013-02-12 03:08:01 GMT
Cruises are the part of the Port of Tampa many know well. But there is so much more going on dockside. FOX 13 spent four months behind the scenes, learning how the port's many tentacles touch our everyday lives.
Cruises are the part of the Port of Tampa many know well. But there is so much more going on dockside. FOX 13 spent four months behind the scenes, learning how the port's many tentacles touch our everyday lives.
Wednesday, December 5 2012 5:45 PM EST2012-12-05 22:45:11 GMT
In all, the jury has seen the many faces of Dee Dee Moore, who is accused of killing a Polk County lottery winner.
She has been scolded in court for distracting jurors. She has cried. She has claimed she has bizarre medical conditions. In all, the jury has seen the many faces of Dee Dee Moore, who is accused of killing a Polk County lottery winner.
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