Auto repair shops busy after Wednesday night flooding

Bay area auto repair shops had their hands full Thursday after several inches of rain fell, flooding streets and vehicles Wednesday night. 

PHOTOS: Heavy rain leads to flooding, rescues in Tampa

Much of the Bay Area saw multiple inches of rain on Wednesday, leading to flooding along many streets and even stranding some drivers.

Florida Automated Vehicles Summit displays new technologies in downtown Tampa

Everything from autonomous vehicles to passenger drones to hovercrafts are on display in downtown Tampa for the next few days as part of the 12th annual Florida Automated Vehicles Summit.

Labor Day weekend 'street takeovers' prompt warning from police: 'It's absolutely crazy'

The Tampa Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are putting out a warning: you will be charged and your car will be impounded if you participate in a street takeover.

Tampa police break up illegal street takeover near convention center

The Tampa Police Department stepped up their traffic enforcement efforts over Labor Day Weekend, arresting one 18-year-old in an attempted street takeover near the convention center.

New luxury cruise line Oceania to set sail from Port Tampa Bay in 2026

Oceania Cruises will set sail for the Caribbean and Panama Canal from Port Tampa Bay starting in February 2026, the cruise line announced.

Busch Gardens mourning loss of 37-year-old gorilla

Jim, a 37-year-old western lowland gorilla, is the second gorilla to pass away at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in three weeks.

Ybor City restaurant honors area's longstanding heritage

It's on 7th Avenue in Ybor, but it's not a bar. Bread on the Bay is a sandwicheria, a creative space for a true taste of the culinary culture of the community.

Want to show off your Jeep? A large-scale event is coming to Tampa

It's hard to believe that modern Jeeps with all their bling and accessories trace their roots to the World War II Jeep that was built to be simple, but Jeep lovers always wanted to do more.

Tampa speeding up infrastructure projects after series of torrential rains caused flooding

The City of Tampa announced Friday its speeding up several stormwater infrastructure projects after a series of torrential rains caused flooding throughout South Tampa.

Bay Area boy hits Broadway with 'Lion King' role

Two years ago, a family trip to watch “The Lion King" musical on Broadway changed Jacob Pham’s life. Now, he's among the performers on stage.

OSHA investigating deadly accident at Tampa work site

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a deadly accident in Tampa.

Sports tourism a key topic at state conference in Tampa

According to Visit Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County had its best June tourism-wise in history, making more than $5 million. It comes as the Tampa Convention Center hosts Florida’s tourism conference this week.