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University of Tampa intruder arrested

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – Tampa Police have arrested a man they suspect was involved in several burglaries on the University of Tampa campus. Alerts were sent out to students last Thursday, when a man followed a student into a dorm, began opening unlocked ... >> view original

Tampa Bay women fearful of shipping diamonds for warranty work

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – More than 50 pieces of jewelry, mostly diamond wedding rings, are missing, after shipped off for repairs by stores Zales and Kay Jewelers. That has many women worried about using their warranty, if it means shipping their rings. >> view original

Tampa chamber apologizes for letter bashing Scott's appointment of Rashid

TAMPA — The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce issued a hasty letter of apology Tuesday night to Gov. Rick Scott for a letter its president wrote chastising the governor for his appointment of conservative activist Sam Rashid to the Tampa airport board. >> view original

Tampa police still investigating Monday's fatal shooting in stolen vehicle pursuit

The driver of the stolen vehicle who was fatally shot Monday was identified by police as Kobvey Igbuhay. The incident started about 2:30 a.m. when Tampa police pursued the SUV. It led officers to First Korean Presbyterian Church at 4307 W Humphrey St., ... >> view original

South Carolina video sparks outrage, painful memories for Tampa family

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – The viral video of a South Carolina school resource officer slamming a student to the ground evoked painful memories for Debra Hosey when she saw it. Hosey says her daughter was slammed to the ground during a similar confrontation ... >> view original

What happens to residents when Tampa redevelops West River?

Mayor Bob Buckhorn and the City of Tampa have major redevelopment plans for the area west of the Hillsborough River north of downtown. The West River redevelopment means two large public housing developments will be torn down and the residents of ... >> view original

Visit Tampa Bay launches $1.7 million marketing campaign

The new $1.7 million “Florida's Most” campaign, which comes on the heels of Hillsborough County's strongest tourism year on record, lays claim to Tampa Bay's bragging rights as a place that combines all the greatest Florida experiences in a single ... >> view original

Tampa father of five dies saving daughters

TAMPA (FOX 13) - Tampa resident Maurice Harris lived for his five daughters. And Saturday afternoon, just outside the doors of St. Joseph's Hospital, he died for them. "He was at the Medical Arts Facility at St. Joseph's to take his daughter to see a ... >> view original

Tampa police shoots suspect; 3 others in custody

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – One suspect died at the hospital from injuries after being shot by a Tampa police officer in the Villa Largo area, south of Carrollwood, following a pursuit early Monday morning. Police have apprehended three others in the incident ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Bucs makeover community center

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – Thanks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The Jackson Heights Youth Educational Town facility will get a $250,000 makeover. “They actually closed down 1 Buc Place today so the entire support staff could come over and spend some time ... >> view original