Ed Sheeran | Top Riverwalk In U.S. | Angry Gator: 2023 Top Tampa New

TAMPA, FL — With 2023 coming to a close, here are some of the top news stories in Tampa:

After 364-Day Wait At FL Shelter, Rescued Dog Finally Gets New Home

A time-lapse video of a dog at a shelter waiting 364 days to be adopted tugged at the community's heartstrings and earned her a new home.

Rap Star Fan In Critical Condition From Beating After Tampa Concert

The beating took place following a Nardo Wick concert at Club Skye in Ybor City. Tampa police are seeking witnesses.

Thwarted Terrorist Attack In Tampa Planned By ISIS Member

An undercover FBI agent thwarted plans to re-enact the mass shooting at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub at Tampa's Hard Rock Casino & Hotel.

Ed Sheeran Concert At Raymond James Expected To Attract 70,000 Fans

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Siberian Husky Repeatedly Beaten With Rubber Mallet Over Months: Video

The sheriff's office said a 24-year-old woman repeatedly struck a Siberian husky with a rubber mallet over a period of months.

Tampa Riverwalk Named No. 2 Best Riverwalk In Country

After four weeks of online voting, the Tampa Riverwalk came in behind Detroit's International Riverwalk to earn second place.

12 Arrested During Human Trafficking Sting In Hillsborough County
The sheriff's office conducted an undercover operation targeting those looking to purchase sex from sex workers.

Breeze Airlines Announces 4 New Nonstop Routes From Tampa

Additionally, Breeze will begin offering flights to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport in January.

Tiny FL Bobcat Kittens Scooped Up By Excavator When Den Bulldozed

After being scooped up out of their den by a construction excavator, four tiny bobcat kittens are being rehabilitated by Big Cat Rescue.

Video: Giant, Growling Gator In South Tampa Leaves Drivers Gaping

Tampa police managed to wrangle the large gator without any injuries to the officers or the gator.