Tampa city council members to get $20K salary boost
Tampa City Council approved a $20,000 raise in its salary, which represents a 36% boost in pay.
Tampa City Council approved a $20,000 raise in its salary, which represents a 36% boost in pay.
Saharan dust 2024: Here’s when it will impact Florida
A massive plume of dust from Africa’s Saharan Desert is blowing across the entire Atlantic Ocean this week, set to reach the shores of Florida and Texas in the coming days and casting a haze over typically blue skies.
A massive plume of dust from Africa’s Saharan Desert is blowing across the entire Atlantic Ocean this week, set to reach the shores of Florida and Texas in the coming days and casting a haze over typically blue skies.
Publix ice cream truck rolling into Tampa Bay area this weekend
Publix announced earlier this month some new limited-edition ice cream flavors and a fun way they're bringing those flavors on the road.
Publix announced earlier this month some new limited-edition ice cream flavors and a fun way they're bringing those flavors on the road.
DeSantis signs off on bill designating Florida's A1A as Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday naming sections of State Road A1A on the East Coast after Jimmy Buffett.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday naming sections of State Road A1A on the East Coast after Jimmy Buffett.
Tampa leaders consider requiring security at Ybor City parking lots to reduce crime
Ybor City neighbors are fed up with parking lot parties and crime at private lots in their neighborhood. They want council to make a change, requiring security guards at pay-to-park lots.
Ybor City neighbors are fed up with parking lot parties and crime at private lots in their neighborhood. They want council to make a change, requiring security guards at pay-to-park lots.
Brandon man accused of extortion threatened to post nude photos of teen girl, police say
A Brandon man accused of threatening to post nude photos of a teenage girl unless she sent him more naked pictures has been arrested.
A Brandon man accused of threatening to post nude photos of a teenage girl unless she sent him more naked pictures has been arrested.
What Fourth of July events are happening in the Tampa Bay Area?
A variety of Fourth of July events are happening in the Tampa Bay Area this year.
A variety of Fourth of July events are happening in the Tampa Bay Area this year.
TPD renews gunshot detection system as NYC audit casts doubt on ShotSpotter accuracy
Tampa police just got the green light to continue using a program called ShotSpotter.
Tampa police just got the green light to continue using a program called ShotSpotter.
Grieving family remembers woman killed in Tampa crash over the weekend: ‘She loved life’
The family of a 28-year-old woman is now navigating their grief this week after she was killed in a Tampa crash over the weekend.
The family of a 28-year-old woman is now navigating their grief this week after she was killed in a Tampa crash over the weekend.
Apartment complex near USF operating on "reduced" power, residents steamed
Renters at an apartment complex in Tampa are frustrated over a lack of reliable electricity.
Renters at an apartment complex in Tampa are frustrated over a lack of reliable electricity.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver who left unregistered vehicle in Hillsborough County creek
A driver took off on foot after crashing early on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A driver took off on foot after crashing early on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
USF football player killed in rollover crash in Minnesota
A USF football player was killed in a rollover crash in his home state of Minnesota early Monday morning, according to state authorities.
A USF football player was killed in a rollover crash in his home state of Minnesota early Monday morning, according to state authorities.
Tampa, state leaders hold 'state of the market' panel on housing affordability
Hillsborough County's property appraiser is hosting a sold-out conference on Wednesday to discuss the latest trends in the Tampa Bay real estate market.
Hillsborough County's property appraiser is hosting a sold-out conference on Wednesday to discuss the latest trends in the Tampa Bay real estate market.
SWFMD extends water restrictions with depleted reservoir supply
Tampa Bay water authorities are extending a once-per-week lawn watering restriction until September 1.
Tampa Bay water authorities are extending a once-per-week lawn watering restriction until September 1.
Bay Area animal shelters not accepting new dogs during dog flu outbreak
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center confirm they are both dealing with dog flu outbreaks at their facilities.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center confirm they are both dealing with dog flu outbreaks at their facilities.
Students get hands-on theater experience at Straz Center
Behind the scenes at a production at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, there’s lot of minds and bodies working together to bring a musical to life. This summer, for the first time ever, high school and college students were given the chance work side-by-side with union professionals.
Behind the scenes at a production at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, there’s lot of minds and bodies working together to bring a musical to life. This summer, for the first time ever, high school and college students were given the chance work side-by-side with union professionals.
Palmetto Beach getting $30M to help revitalize community
Major changes are coming to a small Tampa community following the approval of $30 million to revitalize Palmetto Beach, city leaders announced Monday morning.
Major changes are coming to a small Tampa community following the approval of $30 million to revitalize Palmetto Beach, city leaders announced Monday morning.
Lauryn Hill, the Fugees making a stop in Tampa during anniversary tour this summer
Ready or not, here she comes (hopefully). Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees are coming to Tampa during "The Celebration Continues: The Miseducation Anniversary Tour 2024" this summer.
Ready or not, here she comes (hopefully). Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees are coming to Tampa during "The Celebration Continues: The Miseducation Anniversary Tour 2024" this summer.
Florida not a battleground state, Biden's campaign chair says in interview
President Biden's reelection campaign chair hinted in a recent interview that she didn't view Florida as a battleground state in November's election.
President Biden's reelection campaign chair hinted in a recent interview that she didn't view Florida as a battleground state in November's election.
DeSantis signs bill banning intentional releases of balloons in Florida
Governor DeSantis signed three bills into law on Monday, including one banning the intentional releasing of balloons for things like gender reveals.
Governor DeSantis signed three bills into law on Monday, including one banning the intentional releasing of balloons for things like gender reveals.