Bay Area drought: Steady rain fails to erase water deficit

Recent rain across the Bay Area is helping refill local reservoirs, but water officials warn the region remains in a severe rainfall deficit after months of drought.

Tampa International Airport donates hundreds of unclaimed bags to foster kids

Tampa International Airport is repurposing hundreds of unclaimed luggage items to serve hundreds of local foster children in Hillsborough County.

Beach Park Tampa development: Residents oppose proposed 11-story tower

A proposed mixed-use tower is drawing mounting pushback from homeowners in Beach Park, who argue the project would overwhelm their local streets. Neighbors are organizing petitions and public campaigns asking city officials to scale back the project ahead of an upcoming public hearing.

TGH blood drone delivery program to launch in Hillsborough County

Tampa General Hospital is partnering with local emergency organizations to launch a blood drone delivery program in Hillsborough County. The initiative could begin as early as October. 

Tampa rescue team: Firefighters recognized for Venezuela earthquake response

Three Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters were honored Friday after risking their lives in Venezuela to search through rubble and rescue survivors following two major June earthquakes. 

Family of Gandy Blvd. murder victim pleaded with Gov. DeSantis to sign death warrant

Nearly forty years after a man was sentenced to death for a killing along Gandy Blvd., daughters of the victim are begging the governor to finally sign a death warrant.

Tampa General strengthens hurricane defenses with AquaFence upgrades

With hurricane season underway, Tampa General Hospital is reinforcing its defenses against flooding and storm surge on its Davis Islands campus.

Canadian woman arrested, accused of having 12 fraudulent IDs during Tampa traffic stop: HCSO

A Canadian woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say they found 12 fraudulent ID cards with her photo but different names and dates of birth during a traffic stop.

Mahjong Tampa Bay: Centuries-old tile game gains popularity across local spots

A centuries-old Chinese tile game is drawing crowd after crowd across the Tampa Bay area as local enthusiasts gather to build community and master strategy.

City of Tampa upgrades stormwater equipment to help prevent flooding

The City of Tampa is upgrading its stormwater equipment with a new Spyder machine designed to expedite ditch clearing and maintain its stormwater system.

YouTube star MrBeast helps grant wish of Tampa Bay area boy battling cancer

An 11-year-old boy from the Tampa Bay area, who has spent the past year battling leukemia, recently got the surprise of a lifetime after meeting one of the world's biggest YouTube stars.

Tampa officer fired after Taser use, policy violations: 'You're lucky I didn't beat you up'

A Tampa police officer was fired following an internal investigation that found he repeatedly violated department policies during a traffic stop earlier this year, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Man charged with DUI after driving into active crime scene: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 29-year-old man after he drove into an active fatal traffic crash that was under investigation.