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.

Tampa city council working to set budget for next year

Tampa City Council is back at work trying to iron out a budget for next year. Council previously rejected Mayor Jane Castor's double-digit property tax increase. 

Tampa Bay area, state leaders work to curb suicide among law enforcement officers

It was an unsettling situation when Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez was allegedly seen with a gun as he argued with his wife at a Tampa hotel in July. Not long after, he pulled off on I-75 and shot himself in an apparent suicide attempt. 

Tampa's biggest events could get budget cuts as the city tries to save on costs

Cuts to some of Tampa's biggest events could be on the table, as city council members try to finalize the city budget during a public meeting Tuesday.

Straz Center in Tampa replacing its orchestra pit technology after three decades

In a move to enhance behind-the-scenes musical production, the Straz Center in Tampa is replacing its archaic orchestra pit technology after three decades.

Lane closing on West Kennedy Boulevard for water main repairs

Tampa officials announced that the westbound outer lane between South Woodlynne Avenue and South MacDill Avenue on West Kennedy Boulevard will be closed starting on Tuesday at 11 a.m.