Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become first named storm of 2026 hurricane season

Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Ybor City residents pushing back against proposed Live Nation concert venue

The Gasworx development in Ybor City is growing, but some residents are ready to do what it takes to stop one of the proposed developments.

What to know before buying a robotic lawn mower

Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied some of the earliest robotic lawn mowers, which cut at 2.4 inches, to see if they could maintain St. Augustine grass when run daily.

Concert controversy: Florida leaders, Jewish community unite to protest Ye’s upcoming Tampa concerts

Florida U.S. Senators and local Jewish leaders came together Monday morning to discuss how to put a stop to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, performing at Raymond James Stadium later this month.

Rooftop restaurant offers modern menu along with breathtaking views of downtown

The Marriott Hotel in Midtown took advantage of its location between downtown and West Shore, creating a rooftop restaurant. Sal Y Mar brings a vibrant and stylish dining experience to the rooftop, elevating the space beyond a rooftop bar to an elegant dining experience.

'Turf Takeover' in Tampa provides positive alternative to 'Teen Takeovers'

Teen takeovers have become a problem in Tampa Bay that officials are now trying to solve proactively, so groups are hosting events to give kids safe alternatives.

Tampa honors Juneteenth flag creator ahead of holiday

An 83-year-old activist and Army veteran traveled from Connecticut to Tampa to be a part of a ceremony to raise the historic Juneteenth flag he designed decades ago.

Man found guilty of murder in stabbing of girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter

A Hillsborough County jury has convicted a 27-year-old man of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter inside their local apartment.

Tampa CRA delays Rays stadium funding vote until August

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.

National Hurricane Center tracks tropical wave entering Bay of Campeche

A tropical wave tracking across the Yucatan Peninsula will push into the Bay of Campeche over the next couple of days, bringing a small chance of tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the system, which is expected to stay far away from Florida. 

Florida to launch groundbreaking newborn screening program aimed at detecting nearly 900 rare diseases

For decades, newborn screening has relied on a heel-prick blood test that identifies a limited number of serious conditions shortly after birth. While every state's program differs, Florida currently screens for 60 serious conditions and diseases at birth. 

Moffitt Cancer Center tests AI tool for treatments, building personalized care for rare cancer

A cancer diagnosis often brings a long list of unknowns for patients waiting to see which treatments will work best. To speed up that process, a research team in Tampa is turning to artificial intelligence to build better treatment plans.

Kennedy Boulevard construction continues through late 2027 as major upgrades move forward

Drivers traveling along Kennedy Boulevard should prepare for continued delays as a major Florida Department of Transportation project remains underway with more than a year of construction still ahead.