Why is the right side of a hurricane more dangerous?

Have you ever wondered why meteorologists say that the eastern side of the storm is the most dangerous? Or call it the "dirty side" of a hurricane? 

Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, seen in 'Tiger King' series, preps for Hurricane Ian

The Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, that was made famous by the Netflix series "Tiger King," is preparing for the impending landfall of Hurricane Ian along the Florida Gulf Coast.

TECO changes course, will not shut down power to parts of downtown Tampa ahead of Hurricane Ian

Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.

Tampa Bay area grocery stores packed ahead of Hurricane Ian

Grocery stores throughout the Tampa Bay area were packed with people Monday stocking up on last minute supplies ahead of Hurricane Ian.

Bay Area 10-year-old named ASPCA ‘Kid of the Year’

Delanie Dennis, 10, was selected to receive the ASPCA 2022 Kid of the Year Award. Dennis founded Delanie's Lemonade Stand in her parents’ restaurant, Café Delanie, in 2019 when she was only seven years old. Each month she raises money for a local animal rescue.

Alessi Bakery rolls back prices for 110th birthday

Alessi Bakery, a staple of the Tampa community, is celebrating its 110th birthday by giving back to the customers who have kept them in business all of these years. 

Cert Up Tampa aims to train underserved communities for higher paying jobs

Cert Up Tampa is the latest push to train people for high paying jobs in the Tampa area. It's targeting underserved communities in East Tampa, Central Park and Ybor City. 

Accused Seminole Heights serial killer's defense team ready for trial next year

This October will mark five years since prosecutors said Howell Trae Donaldson went on a random killing spree in Seminole Heights. Now, prosecutors and Donaldson's defense team said they are ready to try one of his cases next year. 

St. Pete artist creating 70-foot mural on Channelside building

It takes hundreds of cans of spray paint and lots of painter's tape for a St. Petersburg mural artist to create a masterpiece. A wall in Channelside is Matt Kress' latest canvas, creating large-format graffiti. 

How to turn a pile of bricks into a LEGO masterpiece

For aspiring young LEGO Masters – and the parents facing piles of your kids bricks all over the house – there are some tools to turn the chaos into creativity.