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2 killed in head-on wrong-way crash in north Tampa

Two people died Thursday as a result of a head-on wrong-way crash involving three vehicles in north Tampa. The crash happened just after 6 a.m. on Turner Road, just south of Ehrlich Road. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Eric ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp: Jameis Winston locks in

After a start to training camp that included day after day of record rainfall in the Tampa area, the practice fields have finally had a chance to dry out. And appropriately enough, with a more consistent practice schedule, the Buccaneers appear to be ... >> view original

Keep a wary eye as more rain forecast for Tampa area

A flood watch has expired for the Tampa Bay area, but the forecast calls for repeated rounds of rain to pass over already saturated ground at least the next few days. A estimated 1 to 2 inches of rain was expected through Friday, with greater amounts ... >> view original

Tampa man arrested for wearing stolen valor

Deputies say they found Freemane Brown, 54, at a grocery store on E Bearss Ave in Tampa wearing a U.S. Navy uniform with a rank of Commander and 21 ribbons to include the Navy Cross and Silver Star, along with the Navy Seal Trident and Jump Wings. >> view original

Fetish Con kink-fest relocates from Tampa to St. Petersburg

More than 6,000 people from around the world attended the kink trade show last year at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. Adult film directors, fetish models, bondage gear vendors and foot enthusiasts would pop out in between workshops on the business of ... >> view original

Editorial: An ambitious vision for Tampa's Channel District

The plan unveiled Thursday to redevelop downtown Tampa's Channel District marks another exciting chapter for Florida's third-largest city. The move would bring residents, energy and billions of new dollars into the area and reconnect a modern and ... >> view original

People in Tampa area near bottom in religious affiliation

ST. PETERSBURG — A recent study says the Tampa-St. Petersburg region has one of the lowest rates of religious affiliation in the country — a distinction that has drawn national attention to the area and even a suggestion from one radio host that ... >> view original

Tampa residents flew to Cuba Thursday; American flag to be raised at U.S. Embassy

TAMPA - A group of Tampa residents traveled to Cuba Thursday morning and plan to watch history in the making as the American flag is raised over the U.S. Embassy by Secretary of State John Kerry. Angye Fox helped organize the trip. "I am just fired up ... >> view original

Streetcar sculptures ready for Tampa artists' colorful touch

Troy Manthey, owner of the Yacht StarShip, saw the success of the dolphins in attracting tourists on the beach and mentioned at a business gathering not long ago that he would like to see a similar project in Tampa with a streetcar theme, said Kristin ... >> view original

Tampa airport's prime concessionaire to lay off 796 workers

Some of HMS Host's existing employees will keep their jobs through 2016, as some Tampa International Airport businesses won't close before the end of the year. Others will transition to jobs at new restaurants and retailers that are replacing the ... >> view original