I-275 off-ramp re-opened after vehicle fire

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Exit 22 off-ramp of southbound Interstate 275 is re-open after a vehicle fire was extinguished, authorities say.

Tampa woman dies in New Year's Eve crash

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story indicated the person who died was male, but Florida Highway Patrol now describes her as a woman.

TAMPA -- A 56-year-old Tampa woman is dead following a New Year's Eve crash on N Dale Mabry Highway.

Shooting suspect in custody in Tierra Verde

A St. Petersburg man was charged with first-degree murder today after shooting his girlfriend's son to death during a domestic dispute just a few minutes after midnight at her apartment.

Outback Bowl brings out diehard fans, sunshine helps

TAMPA -- On a morning when most people are doing good to get out of bed, thousands of fans from the University of Iowa and University of South Carolina turned out early at Tampa's Outback Bowl to enjoy sunshine, football, grilled meats and inebriating substances.

St. Joseph's Women's claims New Year's baby

TAMPA -- Giovani Lee Mosquera Pittman never once opened his eyes as news reporters crowded into his hospital room this morning to catch a glimpse of him. Born 17 seconds after midnight today, the 7.5-pound, 19-inch boy became the first Tampa Bay area baby born in 2009.

Motorcyclist killed on Dunedin Causeway

Christopher Robert Crance, 25, of Clearwater was killed after crashing his motorcycle into a guardrail on the Dunedin Causeway early this morning, Pinellas sheriff's deputies say.