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Teen charged with murdering Tampa transgender woman

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – Homicide detectives have charged a teen with first-degree murder Wednesday morning in connection to the death of a transgender woman in Tampa last week. Police say 18-year-old Keith Lamayne Gaillard of Tampa was booked into ... >> view original

Tampa man disappointed with Starbucks exec

Tampa, FL -- It was another interesting day for South Tampa's Rob Rowen. He is the man who was first banned from, then invited back to Starbucks after he repeatedly suggested able-bodied customers using the coffee shop's handicapped spots park ... >> view original

Stray bullet barely misses Tampa teen

Tampa, Florida -- Tampa Police are investigating multiple shots fired in the parking lot of Silver Oaks Apartments. At least two parked vehicles were hit by gunfire. One bullet entered the third floor apartment where a 14-year-old girl was sleeping in ... >> view original

New Tampa online service improves grocery shopping

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – For some people, going to the grocery store can be very time consuming, but help is on the way for customers who frequent one Tampa Bay area supermarket chain. The makers of the app called 'Shipt” are providing Publix customers a ... >> view original

Tampa police say their friendlier approach for 2012 Republican National ...

The topic came up earlier this month as Castor, chief of the Tampa Police Department when the city hosted the 2012 Republican National Convention, described how she outfitted a force of more than 5,000 officers, many drawn from outside agencies across ... >> view original

How's your geek knowledge? Test yourself for Tampa Bay Comic Con 2015

If you're ready to go, check out our guide on how to navigate Tampa Bay Comic Con 2015. You can also see who the headliners are for the weekend-long event. So you think you're ready for Tampa Bay Comic Con? Take this quick quiz to see if you've got ... >> view original

Love of football keeps Lavonte David dedicated

TAMPA — The best outside linebacker in the NFL walked into Ava on Wednesday night wearing a smile, jeans and a gray hoodie. He strolled past the cute couple cuddled in the booth by the window and weaved his way around a flurry of waiters setting up ... >> view original

WaZoo beer festival returns to Tampa

If tigers and elephants and koalas aren't quite enough to tempt you to make the trek to Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, here's something that might. On Saturday, the zoo will close at 2 p.m., and then, at 7:30 reopen for WaZoo, an annual beer festival that USA ... >> view original

Tampa finalist for 2018 World Junior Championship

Tampa is among five finalists to serve as host city for the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, USA Hockey announced Tuesday. Other locations being considered are Chicago, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The annual ... >> view original

Students urge board to rename Robert E. Lee Elementary in Tampa

The flag was the third flag of the Confederacy and was part of a display of lobby flags that have flown over Tampa throughout its history — representing the United States, Spain, France and Great Britain. All five flags were moved to the Tampa Bay ... >> view original