813 Day in Tampa: Do you know the history of the 813 area code?

While August 13 marks "813 Day," many people may not know the history of the 813 area code, which dates back more than 70 years.

Lightning owner Jeff Vinik looking to sell portions of team, reportedly valued at nearly $2 billion

The Tampa Bay Lightning could soon be worth nearly $2 billion, according to Sportnet, which broke the story late Tuesday that owner Jeff Vinik is considering selling portions of the team.

Bay Area culinary center offers cooking classes for kids during summer

At AJ’s Kitchen Drawer in Tampa, the culinary center is usually filled with the sights and sounds of cooking. During the summer, kids cook the cuisine.

Hurricane Charley 20 years later: Remembering the devastating storm

It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.

Was Babe Ruth's longest home run hit in Tampa or St. Pete? 'It depends on who you ask'

Ninety-five years ago this week, Babe Ruth became the first MLB player ever to hit 500 home runs, but what may have been the Babe's longest blast happened ten years earlier.

Bay Area photographer wins international competition, photo chosen for display at TPA

Photographers from 59 different countries applied for the 13th annual Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) 2024 International Photography Competition. After 2,557 submissions, 23 winners were chosen for display at the Tampa International Airport.

Photo Gallery: Students head back to school in the Tampa Bay area

Students are heading back to school for the 2024-2025 school year in the Tampa Bay area. Here are some viewer-submitted pictures of students' first days back.

First day of school for Tampa Bay area students, teachers: what you need to know

All of our Tampa Bay area schools are back in session on Monday, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know as students and teachers head back to the classroom.

13-year-old Tampa girl hit, killed by teen driver: FHP

A 13-year-old Tampa girl died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man shot and killed at Copeland Park, Tampa police search for suspect

A man was shot and killed at Copeland Park in Tampa Friday evening, and now investigators are searching for the suspect involved. 

Heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across Tampa Bay area

The heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across the Tampa Bay area. The rain caused hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater to overflow, and water quality warnings were posted across the region.

Video: Tampa police help teen, others escape from armed barricaded suspect before deadly standoff

Newly released bodycam video shows Tampa police helping a teenager and several others escape from an armed man barricaded inside an apartment before officers say he took his own life. 

Burger chain Whataburger opening restaurant in Tampa

Texas-based burger chain Whataburger is opening a restaurant in Tampa, representatives announced at a special event on Friday.