Fire training sends flames into sky at Tampa International Airport: 'We need to be prepared'

You may have seen or spotted a thick plume of black smoke rising above Tampa International Airport. Don’t worry, though, the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Division has been performing training exercises after sunset this week.

40,000 rubber flamingos to float down river to help raise money for sick children

This Saturday, thousands of adopted rubber flamingos will race down the water at John's Pass in a massive fundraising event, all to benefit local children battling life-threatening illnesses.

Cancer patients get behind-the scenes with pics and pucks from Tampa Bay Lightning

Before the puck drops at Benchmark International Arena Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning offered an uplifting, behind-the-scenes experience for cancer patients going through the most challenging moments of their lives.

FDA approves new specialized glasses to help children with nearsightedness

The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages 6 to 12 years old.

USF names Ohio State offensive coordinator as new head football coach

University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced that Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at the University of South Florida.

Man found guilty after plowing into group outside Tampa strip club with semi-truck, killing 1

The man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club was found guilty on all counts on Wednesday after a trial that lasted two days. 

City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage

The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."

PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.

Governor DeSantis announces over $112M in grants to improve state’s water quality and supply

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.

Ybor Heights community helps neighbor track down stolen dogs

A Tampa dog owner is thankful for her Ybor Heights community after her neighbors worked together to track down her stolen dogs. 

PSTA Board to vote on Tampa Bay Ferry contract Wednesday

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board is voting Wednesday to approve Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry.

Travel Tuesday: What you should book for 2026

This week brings one of the biggest travel sale events of the year, but industry experts say shoppers need to stay focused and strategic to avoid misleading discounts.

Strip club semi-truck murder case set to begin jury trial

The jury trial is set to begin for a man accused of crashing a semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club last year. One person was killed, and two others were injured.