I rode around Tampa in a Tesla Robotaxi. Here’s what I learned.

Tesla’s self-driving cars began taking passengers around the city late last month. I braved the streets of Tampa in one.

Plant City mother shot her mother and two kids, police say

Hailey Dempsey, 27, shot her mother, Valerie DeBoe, and then two of her three children in May, police Chief Richard Mills Jr.

‘He will kill us all’: Tampa DoorDash driver recounts kidnapping, rape in court

Joseph Killins, 41, is accused of kidnapping and raping the food delivery driver and shooting a woman who tried to rescue her.
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For now, Stuart Sternberg says it’s business as usual running the Rays

A deal to sell the team for $1.7 billion reportedly is set to close as soon as September, but the current owner continues to make the decisions. Stuart Sternberg, shown after the Rays' win over the ...
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Make It Make Sense: What is flesh-eating bacteria?

As Floridians swim in warm summer waters, knowing how to stay safe is key.
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Tampa Bay, prepare to sweat. Extra hot summer days are on tap

Michaela Mulligan is a climate and environment reporter. Reach her at mmulligan@tampabay.com. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute. Log in ...
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Rays stadium talks loom large over Tampa mayoral race

Two Tampa City Council members, Bill Carlson and Lynn Hurtak, are running for mayor next year. Will their votes on the stadium sway the election? Tampa City Council members Bill Carlson and Lynn ...
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Out of his castle, coin dealer moves to 'small' $1.3 million house

Former Times staff writer, former editor of Bay Magazine The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on desktop, mobile, and ...
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Defendant says he didn’t kidnap, rape DoorDash driver in Tampa

Joseph Killins took the witness stand Thursday and claimed he’d had a sexual relationship with the victim. Joseph Killins testifies Thursday in his trial for charges that include kidnapping and sexual ...
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Hillsborough reaches deal to collect Airbnb taxes starting Feb. 1

Economy and Health Editor Investigative Reporter The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on desktop, mobile, and our app ...
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Bucs announce 12-year naming-rights extension with Raymond James

Former Times Staffer The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on desktop, mobile, and our app for subscribers only. To ...
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Opportunities don’t match output in another Lightning loss

Tampa Bay struggles to score again, but is able to salvage a point in overtime against the Islanders. Eduardo A. Encina is a sports reporter covering the Tampa Bay Lightning. Reach him at ...