Busch Gardens coasters remain open after fatal Six Flags Over Georgia accident

The fatal accident at Six Flags over Georgia is raising questions about roller coaster safety across the country, including here in the Tampa Bay area.

Here is why a 'jellyfish cloud' appeared over Central Florida

A SpaceX rocket launch created a visual "jellyfish cloud" in the sky above Central Florida early Tuesday morning.

Tampa offers homeowners up to $3,000 in rebates to replace grass with native plants: Here's how to cash in

The city of Tampa's Florida-Friendly Landscaping Incentive Program (FLIP) offers rebates to homeowners who replace traditional, thirsty grass in their yards with native plants that are drought-friendly.

Tampa woman among 3 accused of stealing Treasury checks, opening bank accounts with fake IDs: DOJ

Three people, including a Tampa woman, have been charged in a federal indictment accusing them of stealing U.S. Treasury checks and using counterfeit driver's licenses to access the money, according to the State Attorney's Office.

Tampa weather: Dry air brings sunshine before rain chances return Thursday

Dry air across Florida is delivering pleasant fall weather with plenty of sunshine, though rain chances will slowly return by Thursday afternoon.

Photos: SpaceX CRS-35 launch creates 'space jellyfish' over Bay Area

A predawn SpaceX launch created a striking "space jellyfish" phenomenon visible to dozens of observers across the Bay Area on Tuesday.

Oregon man accused of DUI, running red light in deadly Gibsonton crash: FHP

A 54-year-old Gibsonton man died after a crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV early Saturday morning, and the other driver was later arrested on charges including DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tampa's Mafia history comes to light through sheriff's digitizing project

Decades of evidence detailing the investigation into one of Tampa's most notoriously organized crime families are becoming more accessible to researchers and historians through a partnership between the University of South Florida and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa seeks public input on planned 56-acre K-Bar Ranch park

The city of Tampa is moving forward with plans to transform 56 acres of undeveloped land in New Tampa’s K-Bar Ranch community into a park – and they want your input.

Tampa police vehicle hits 2 officers, suspect during arrest: TPD

Two Tampa police officers and a suspect were taken to the hospital Monday after a police vehicle driven by another officer hit them while they were trying to take the suspect into custody, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Atlantic tropical wave watched as hurricane season reaches final stretch

Meteorologists are monitoring a tropical wave near the Cabo Verde Islands as the Atlantic hurricane season enters its final stretch, while Category 3 Hurricane Simon inches closer to western Mexico.

Driver faces fentanyl trafficking charge after Hillsborough County traffic stop, deputies say

Hillsborough County deputies arrested a 35-year-old man Saturday after finding fentanyl and suspected stolen jewelry during a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office. 

Hillsborough County hosting free drive-thru pet vaccine clinic in Dover

Hillsborough County is providing free rabies vaccines, microchips, and pet registrations to help pet owners save money during a drive-thru clinic in Dover.

32nd annual Tampa Police Memorial Run honors fallen officers

Hundreds of community members and police officers gathered in Tampa on Saturday morning for the 32nd annual Tampa Police Memorial Run to honor fallen heroes.

Bern's Steak House sues Tampa over $100M South Howard flood project

Bern's Steak House is serving up a legal battle against the City of Tampa. The iconic restaurant and five other property owners have filed two class-action lawsuits challenging a $100 million flood relief project along South Howard Avenue.

Hurricane Isaias to bring storm surge, downpours to Bay Area

Hurricane Isaias is moving toward the northern Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing heavy rain, storm surge and coastal flooding threats to parts of Florida and the Gulf region late Friday night into Saturday morning. 

Hurricane Isaias cancels, postpones Bay Area events

Bay Area events scheduled for this weekend are being disrupted by the threat of severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds and flooding concerns.

Rain could worsen Tampa dengue surge as workers canvas 5 neighborhoods

Tampa is sending workers door-to-door Friday in five neighborhoods where dengue cases have been reported, as new state figures show another 36 cases in Hillsborough County and health officials acknowledge they have not yet seen clear evidence that the outbreak is slowing.

Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings: What it means for sports betting

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a federal lawsuit accusing DraftKings of running an illegal, unlicensed sports gambling operation across the state.