Old flour mill demolition will connect downtown Tampa, Channelside in Water Streets next phase

The flour mill is a giant barricade that separates downtown from Channelside. When its gone, streets like Whiting Street won’t stop at a dead end at the flour mill and will extend, across the railroad tracks, from downtown to Channelside, and the two will grow together into one, larger urban core.

New ovarian cancer diagnostic medication puts Moffitt doctors on forefront of saving lives

A new drug is helping doctors find hidden tumors and hopefully helps women live longer. Doctors at Moffitt Cancer Center say Cytalux makes it easier for surgeons to locate ovarian cancer lesions that are normally difficult to detect.

Tampa company hand makes soap on-site

Buff City Soap may be new to Tampa's Midtown area, but it's not new to soap-making.

Uterine fibroids difficult to find in women's routine exams, doctors say

During National Women’s Health Week this week, doctors and patients are sharing their experiences with a very common medical condition that many women may not even know they have.

Tampa identical twins graduate top of class with identical GPAs

Identical twin brothers at Wharton High School in Tampa are being recognized for the incredible achievement of graduating as co-salutatorians with identical 9.12-grade point averages.

Mom rations baby’s bottles as formula shortage hits Bay Area

The baby formula shortage is hitting Bay Area families and some parents are limiting the number of bottles they give to their children. 

Harbour Island residents line up to put down hotel proposal

The developer who proposed a 12-story hotel on downtown Tampa's Harbour Island has been denied after Thursday's city council meeting. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers release 2022-23 schedule

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers has released their full preseason and regular season schedule for 2022-2023.

Program helps children of fallen heroes

Children who lose a military parent are finding comfort and support through programs designed to help kids of fallen heroes.  

Pinellas County commissioners to renegotiate Cross Bay Ferry agreement

This week Pinellas County Commissioners voted to go back to the negotiating table for next season because they think they are paying too much for the ferry service.

Humane Society cites housing crisis as donations drop, pet surrenders increase

Leaders at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay are sounding the alarm about an influx of surrendered pets. They say many pet owners report being unable to care for their animals due to losing their apartments as rent prices skyrocket.

Tampa leaders will vote on controversial proposal to build new 14-story hotel on Harbour Island

Residents say they chose to move to Harbour Island because of the quiet residential atmosphere – but they’re afraid life as they know could be completely changed if Tampa City Council votes Thursday to move forward and approve plans for a new 14-story hotel on the island.

Harbour Island residents push back on 14-story hotel plans

Harbour Island residents are pushing back against plans to build a 14-story hotel on the island. The Tampa City Council is set to vote on the issue at their meeting Thursday, where's it's expected to be a packed house.