Florida sues Discord over child safety violations

Florida officials filed a lawsuit against Discord, accusing the social media platform of exposing children to online predators and failing to enforce safety measures.

Tampa weather: Cold front brings weekend rain chances and lower humidity

Humid conditions are returning to Florida Thursday, setting the stage for scattered late-day showers ahead of a weekend cold front.

Tampa General lung transplants: New technology tests donor organ performance

Doctors at Tampa General Hospital are utilizing a device called the XVIVO Lung Perfusion Machine to evaluate donor lungs prior to transplant surgery. 

Atlantic tropics remain quiet as Hurricane Simon stalls off Mexico

While quiet weather prevails across the Atlantic tropics, Hurricane Simon has weakened to Category 2 strength off Mexico's coast, where light atmospheric currents leave its path uncertain.

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.

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.

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.