Hillsborough County budget dedicating less money to affordable housing

Housing advocates took a major loss Thursday night at the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners budget meeting when commissioners vote 4-to-3 to allocate $2 million to affordable housing.

Tampa officer collapses following fentanyl exposure: TPD

A police officer with the city of Tampa has been released from the hospital after officials say he collapsed from fentanyl exposure on Thursday night.

Tampa brewery owner helping pay for 14-year-old's $14k surgery

A 14-year-old hockey player at Bloomingdale High School has been getting around with crutches lately because of a recent diagnosis of a benign tumor in his knee

Bucs prepare for test in primetime matchup with Eagles after 2-0 start

The Bucs find themselves as the underdog on Monday Night Football thrust in the national spotlight. It's an opportunity to once again prove their doubters wrong.

City of Tampa urging residents to conserve water after buying water twice this year

After purchasing water for the second time this year to meet demand, the city of Tampa hosted its first of three virtual workshops Thursday to give residents tips on how to conserve water. 

Hurricane Idalia caused between $80 million and $370 million in agriculture damages

One-third of Florida's farmland was damaged by Hurricane Idalia, causing anywhere between $80 million and $370 million worth of damage, a new report by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences said.

'The house shook': Lightning strike causes damage to Seminole Heights home

It was a frightening Wednesday afternoon for a Tampa a homeowner when lightning hit her house. It knocked out her power and caused parts of her ceiling to fall down. 

Tampa City Council approves $12 million for affordable housing in new budget

It's expensive to live in the Tampa Bay area as it remains one of the hottest housing markets in the country and rent continues to skyrocket. There's now a renewed focus by the Tampa City Council to help the housing crisis.

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos told he'll have to wait on new contract

The Bolts reported for training on Wednesday refreshed and recharged after a 4-and-a-half-month break. The major headline Wednesday, though, came from Bolts Captain Steven Stamkos.