El Niño suppresses Atlantic storm formation as wind shear intensifies

Environmental conditions across the Atlantic Ocean remain hostile to tropical development as severe wind shear and dry air prevent storms from organizing.

Rays select builder as funding debate continues for proposed Tampa stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays have selected stadium builder AECOM Hunt for a proposed new ballpark, though local leaders are still working to finalize a financing agreement.

Bikes from the Heart: Sacred Heart ministry hits 3,000 bike milestone in Tampa

A volunteer-run ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church reached a major milestone by presenting its 3,000th refurbished bicycle to a client of the Tampa Hope homeless shelter on Saturday morning. 

Ebisu Life opens largest store in Tampa

A massive destination for Japanese snacks, arcade games and anime collectibles officially opened Friday in Tampa Palms.

Gibsonton break-in leads to gun discharge during arrest

Three men were arrested early Friday morning after being caught attempting to burglarize a Gibsonton business, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Tropical Storm Lala aims for Hawaii as two Atlantic systems push west

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical systems in the Atlantic alongside Tropical Storm Lala in the Pacific, which is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before striking Hawaii.

Cristobal downgraded to post-tropical cyclone

FOX 13 meteorologists are monitoring Cristobal, which has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone and two other tropical weather systems moving through the Atlantic basin, though none pose an immediate threat to the United States.

Area code history highlights Tampa identity during 813 Day celebrations

On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.

I-275 Tampa exit closure: FDOT changes ramp to airport

Traveling across the Tampa Bay area is becoming a headache for some drivers as a major Florida Department of Transportation construction project changes the way motorists navigate I-275 near Tampa International Airport.

Tampa Riverwalk expansion: Path along University of Tampa campus to open by end of year

Construction crews are finishing a new 2,000-foot section of Tampa's Riverwalk expansion as part of the multi-million dollar effort to connect neighborhoods across the city.

116 arrested, 5 human trafficking victims rescued in 'Operation Relentless Summer': HCSO

More than 100 people were arrested and five human trafficking victims were saved during "Operation Relentless Summer," a two-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office which targeted human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against children, officials announced Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic

Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Wednesday in the central Atlantic, heading east-northeast away from the U.S. mainland as meteorologists keep a close eye on additional tropical disturbances.

Tampa’s $100M South Howard flood project faces make-or-break vote: ‘We don’t have a plan B’

A massive project designed to reduce flooding in South Tampa is approaching a critical City Council decision as some business owners push back over its cost and potential construction impacts.

‘Dangerous’ fugitive captured after escaping from Tampa mental evaluation facility

Deputies captured an escaped fugitive with a violent criminal history during a traffic stop after he fled a Tampa court-ordered mental evaluation facility, according to Hillsborough County deputies.