Last call for Beer Can Island? Future of private island may be decided in court
Hillsborough County leaders are raising concerns over Beer Can Island, a nine-acre spoil island between MacDill Air Force Base and Apollo Beach.
Hillsborough County leaders are raising concerns over Beer Can Island, a nine-acre spoil island between MacDill Air Force Base and Apollo Beach.
Florida lawmakers introduce legislation to permanently ban drilling off Florida's coast
On Wednesday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the bipartisan Florida congressional delegation and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) introduced legislation that would make the current drilling moratorium off the coast of Florida permanent.
On Wednesday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the bipartisan Florida congressional delegation and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) introduced legislation that would make the current drilling moratorium off the coast of Florida permanent.
Bicyclist hit, killed on Fowler Avenue, police say
All westbound lanes of Fowler Avenue closed for several hours Wednesday morning while police investigated a fatal crash.
All westbound lanes of Fowler Avenue closed for several hours Wednesday morning while police investigated a fatal crash.
American tourists urged to think twice before heading to Mexico
A retired FBI special agent is warning travelers to do their homework before heading to Mexico after four Americans were kidnaped, with two of them being killed, and the other two being rescued, according to U.S. State Department officials.
A retired FBI special agent is warning travelers to do their homework before heading to Mexico after four Americans were kidnaped, with two of them being killed, and the other two being rescued, according to U.S. State Department officials.
Local tech company creates a conversational artificial intelligence robot
She expresses emotions, a sense of humor and seems to have a mind of her own. A local tech company has created an artificial intelligence data robot called "Maya AI."
She expresses emotions, a sense of humor and seems to have a mind of her own. A local tech company has created an artificial intelligence data robot called "Maya AI."
Jane Castor gets second term as Tampa mayor, four city council districts head to runoff election
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor won a second term in office with 80% of the vote in Tuesday's municipal election, but it will be awhile before residents will know what the full city council will look like.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor won a second term in office with 80% of the vote in Tuesday's municipal election, but it will be awhile before residents will know what the full city council will look like.
USF students spring to action as lawmakers take up bill that could bring major changes
Students at USF are springing to action as the state considers legislation that could greatly overhaul the state's public universities.
Students at USF are springing to action as the state considers legislation that could greatly overhaul the state's public universities.
Lifelong artist uses her work as therapy
Surrounded by the sweet smell of campfire, Chelsea Glade works on her creations. The wood burner has run Pickle Shop Curiosity for the last eight years. For the lifelong artist, work is therapy.
Surrounded by the sweet smell of campfire, Chelsea Glade works on her creations. The wood burner has run Pickle Shop Curiosity for the last eight years. For the lifelong artist, work is therapy.
Made In Tampa Bay Expo to showcase local manufactures
It’s an event showcasing some of what’s manufactured right here in our own backyard.
It’s an event showcasing some of what’s manufactured right here in our own backyard.
Missing child alert canceled after Tampa girl found safe
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been canceled after an 11-year-old Tampa girl was found and is said to be safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Tampa police.
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been canceled after an 11-year-old Tampa girl was found and is said to be safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Tampa police.
New indoor pickleball facility coming to Ybor City's Gas Worx District
On Tuesday, the Tampa Pickleball Crew, led by co-founders Susan Forsyth, Jennifer Plummer, Dr. Dené Williamson, and Kayla Goldman announced that Tampa’s Gas Worx mixed-use development will be home to a 28,000-square-foot indoor pickleball club.
On Tuesday, the Tampa Pickleball Crew, led by co-founders Susan Forsyth, Jennifer Plummer, Dr. Dené Williamson, and Kayla Goldman announced that Tampa’s Gas Worx mixed-use development will be home to a 28,000-square-foot indoor pickleball club.
See live theater in Ybor City where every show is original
Lab Theater Project in Ybor City is kicking off its 2023 season with live performances this month.
Lab Theater Project in Ybor City is kicking off its 2023 season with live performances this month.
FHP: One-year-old boy killed in crash on Selmon Expressway
A crash on the Selmon Expressway claimed the life of a one-year-old boy late Sunday night.
A crash on the Selmon Expressway claimed the life of a one-year-old boy late Sunday night.
Polk County men plead guilty to posing as law enforcement, targeting drug dealers, federal officials say
Four Polk County men were accused of pretending to be law enforcement, targeting local drug dealers, and committing robberies from Hillsborough to Lee counties. Now, three are pleading guilty.
Four Polk County men were accused of pretending to be law enforcement, targeting local drug dealers, and committing robberies from Hillsborough to Lee counties. Now, three are pleading guilty.
Tampa Gasworx project officially begins with groundbreaking to connect Ybor City with Channel District
First it was Water Street, but now, another giant transformation is officially underway in Tampa. A groundbreaking was held Monday for Gas Worx, a 50 acre residential and retail community that will bring 5,000 new residences on the southwest edge of Ybor City stretching toward Channelside.
First it was Water Street, but now, another giant transformation is officially underway in Tampa. A groundbreaking was held Monday for Gas Worx, a 50 acre residential and retail community that will bring 5,000 new residences on the southwest edge of Ybor City stretching toward Channelside.
Gasparilla Art Festival brings artists with unique skills to Tampa
Every year artists from across the country travel to Tampa to showcase their work at what some say is one of the top art shows in the country. That is the Gasparilla Art Festival which kicked off Saturday at Julian B. Lane.
Every year artists from across the country travel to Tampa to showcase their work at what some say is one of the top art shows in the country. That is the Gasparilla Art Festival which kicked off Saturday at Julian B. Lane.
Here's what events are happening across the Tampa Bay are this weekend
From racing, fresh strawberry delicacies, buying your dream boat or finding the perfect piece of art for your home, there's a lot happening in the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
From racing, fresh strawberry delicacies, buying your dream boat or finding the perfect piece of art for your home, there's a lot happening in the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
Tampa residents of mobile home park get more time to vacate after Hillsborough County contacts landlord
Most of the residents of an East Tampa mobile home park have a fixed income and believed it was an unfair request for their landlord to give them 30 days to vacate. Luckily, Hillsborough County stepped in.
Most of the residents of an East Tampa mobile home park have a fixed income and believed it was an unfair request for their landlord to give them 30 days to vacate. Luckily, Hillsborough County stepped in.
Tampa looks to fill lifeguard shortage before Summer
Taking a dive into a local parks and recreation center's pool may look a little different if more lifeguards aren't hired.
Taking a dive into a local parks and recreation center's pool may look a little different if more lifeguards aren't hired.
1 shot, killed outside Suncoast Credit Union in Seminole Heights, police say
Police in Tampa are investigating after a person was shot to death early Friday morning outside a Suncoast Credit Union.
Police in Tampa are investigating after a person was shot to death early Friday morning outside a Suncoast Credit Union.