2026 hurricane season guide: Here’s what to know
Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now.
Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now.
Fertilizer bans in effect beginning in June across Tampa Bay Area
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
Hillsborough County band to honor fallen D-Day soldiers in Normandy: 'Not just another concert'
A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.
A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.
Man who fired at Tampa police officers in 2025 apartment complex shootout gets life in prison
A Tampa jury has found Matthew Fowler guilty on all charges in connection with a 2025 shooting, when Fowler opened fire at Tampa police officers during an incident at an apartment complex. Fowler was sentenced to life in prison, according to court officials.
A Tampa jury has found Matthew Fowler guilty on all charges in connection with a 2025 shooting, when Fowler opened fire at Tampa police officers during an incident at an apartment complex. Fowler was sentenced to life in prison, according to court officials.
Tampa waterfront homeowners urged to check backyard tidal creeks before hurricane season
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Florida property tax proposal could cut millions from Bay Area city and county budgets
Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for a sweeping property tax cut is roiling local governments, who are beginning to discuss how much revenue they would lose.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for a sweeping property tax cut is roiling local governments, who are beginning to discuss how much revenue they would lose.
TECO Manatee Viewing Center and St. Pete Pier compete in USA Today's best free attraction contest
Two Bay Area landmarks are gaining national recognition after being nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best free attraction.
Two Bay Area landmarks are gaining national recognition after being nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best free attraction.
Port Tampa Bay approves $36M CEMEX terminal expansion to boost Bay Area's construction material supply
An expansion of one of the terminals at Port Tampa Bay will raise the capacity for crucial materials for infrastructure projects around the region.
An expansion of one of the terminals at Port Tampa Bay will raise the capacity for crucial materials for infrastructure projects around the region.
Florida MICHELIN Guide 2026: Tampa restaurant wins Green Star
The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Tampa bakery and expanding its regional rankings.
The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Tampa bakery and expanding its regional rankings.
Car parts left behind at Tampa hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist
Tampa police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 19-year-old woman riding a bicycle Monday night on W. Waters Ave.
Tampa police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 19-year-old woman riding a bicycle Monday night on W. Waters Ave.
Tampa nearing affordable housing goal as city expands programs to keep residents in their homes
Tampa city leaders say the city is making major progress in tackling the affordable housing crisis.
Tampa city leaders say the city is making major progress in tackling the affordable housing crisis.
Advocates push for early gun safety education to prevent teen summer violence
Safety experts warn that teen gun violence may increase during summer break and urge families to talk early and often with children about firearm safety.
Safety experts warn that teen gun violence may increase during summer break and urge families to talk early and often with children about firearm safety.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers push for $1B in Raymond James Stadium upgrades ahead of 2027 lease decision
First, it was the Tampa Bay Rays asking for public funds for a brand-new ballpark. Now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pushing for a possible $1 billion renovation package at Raymond James Stadium.
First, it was the Tampa Bay Rays asking for public funds for a brand-new ballpark. Now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pushing for a possible $1 billion renovation package at Raymond James Stadium.
Palm River-Clair Mel man arrested in 1998 Pinellas County rape cold case
A Palm River-Clair Mel man was arrested in connection to a 1998 cold case rape investigation after detectives used advanced DNA technology to identify the suspect nearly three decades later, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A Palm River-Clair Mel man was arrested in connection to a 1998 cold case rape investigation after detectives used advanced DNA technology to identify the suspect nearly three decades later, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida property tax relief: DeSantis calls special legislative session
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
Tampa's Liberty Smokehouse blends classic French technique with bold BBQ
In this week’s Made In Tampa Bay, we’re introducing you to a veteran and classically trained chef who is bringing refined technique to the world of smoke, fire and bold flavor.
In this week’s Made In Tampa Bay, we’re introducing you to a veteran and classically trained chef who is bringing refined technique to the world of smoke, fire and bold flavor.
John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut
A University of Tampa assistant film professor is celebrating a massive career milestone after serving as the cinematographer for actor John Travolta’s first directed feature film.
A University of Tampa assistant film professor is celebrating a massive career milestone after serving as the cinematographer for actor John Travolta’s first directed feature film.
Heather’s Hobbies: Why Sourdough baking is rising again
Sourdough is on the rise as one of the fastest growing hobbies in the country.
Sourdough is on the rise as one of the fastest growing hobbies in the country.
Tampa twins finish as Gaither High School co-valedictorians with 8.24 GPAs
Everything Abigail and Annabelle Smith have done in life, they’ve done together. From the biggest milestones to the smallest everyday moments, it has all led to this.
Everything Abigail and Annabelle Smith have done in life, they’ve done together. From the biggest milestones to the smallest everyday moments, it has all led to this.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.