City of Tampa opens portal, promising 72-hour turnaround time for most road repairs
The pandemic put a pause on fixing Tampa’s pothole problem. But now, a new initiative spearheaded by the city is promising to take your complaint at any hour of the day, and address it within three days.
Hillsborough deputies to step up traffic patrols at common crash sites
According to FDOT, Hillsborough County ranks fourth in Florida for serious and fatal traffic crashes.
Polk County ceremony to honor lives lost on 9/11, in Afghanistan
Polk County veterans will hold a ceremony honoring the lives lost on September 11th and in the 20 years of war that followed.
September 11th memorial locations around the Tampa Bay area
Throughout the years since the September 11th attacks, many Tampa Bay Area communities have added memorials honoring the fallen first responders and victims.
Couple turns passion for pollinators into thriving honey business
After buying their first beehive in 2017, Robert and Carleigh Patterson became enthralled with bees and now have more than 100 hives, allowing them to sell all-natural, specialty honey.
Veteran says it’s unlikely PTSD caused former Marine to kill 4 in Polk massacre
Bryan Riley said he was on meth and struggling with post-traumatic-stress disorder when he killed four people, but a veteran who runs a non-profit dedicated to PTSD says it is unlikely that’s what caused Riley to commit the quadruple murder.
From Riverview garage, veteran crafts unique teak gifts
Bogan Fine Woodworking is based out of owner Joe Bogan’s garage in Riverview. He started the business in 2020 but has been working with wood for more than a dozen years.
North Port police collecting donations for Louisiana deputies whose homes were destroyed by Ida
Out of 300 employees with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, 200 have had their homes damaged or completely destroyed. The North Port Police Officers Association is collecting donations to help them get back on their feet.
NASA searching for out-of-this-world experiments by students
Alright, future astronauts, NASA has a challenge for you.
Interactive map gives 3D views of all Hillsborough County has to offer
The tourism industry in Hillsborough County has bounced back from the pandemic in a big way. For folks who can’t make a trip to Tampa, a new tool helps them virtually visit the city without ever leaving the house.
Moms come together to clothe kids in Hillsborough County
A dedicated group of moms is volunteering their time to help struggling families clothe their children.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida brought life-threatening floods and knocked out power to more than a million in Louisiana and Mississippi. Here’s how you can help.
Smart sprinklers keep lawns green without wasting water
A smart device for your lawn may be able to save you money and Tampa Bay Water Wise is offering a rebate for those who qualify.
Bay Area humanitarian groups prepare to welcome Afghanistan refugees
The Tampa City Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday supporting Afghan refugees to Tampa, if they choose to relocate there after fleeing the chaos in Kabul.
Tampa International Airport holding largest hiring day ever Wednesday
Tampa International Airport is holding its largest hiring day ever on Wednesday. Nearly 1,000 positions are up for grabs.
Plays cast seniors in a different light
Linda Goldman didn't like the way seniors were being portrayed in plays so she decided to do something about it by writing plays for seniors -- with a purpose.
New flood insurance maps take effect in Pinellas County
Earlier this year, FEMA updates its flood insurance rate map for coastal areas of Pinellas County, and the new map takes effect Tuesday.
Learn to harvest rainfall, conserve water to reduce runoff pollution
Pinellas County along with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) wants to educate the public about ways people can conserve water and prevent runoff pollution.
Consumer alert: Scammers take advantage of QR code-comeback
QR stands for quick response. You scan the box-shaped code using your phone’s camera and seconds later, a link will open. Privacy experts say con artists are now using this technology to scam people.
Handmade donuts are that much sweeter at this Busch Boulevard shop
Nicola’s Donuts on Busch Boulevard in Tampa is one of the few shops left that still does things the old-fashioned way.