Amendment 3: Clearwater plans for potential $20M revenue loss

Cities and counties across Florida are preparing for possible budget cuts as voters get ready to decide whether to expand the state’s homestead property tax exemption.

City breaks ground on Fire Station 24 in North Tampa after years of delays

Tampa Fire Rescue broke ground Monday on Fire Station 24, moving forward on a long-delayed project to improve emergency response times in North Tampa.

Westbound I-4 to close overnight at Downtown Tampa Interchange: Here's what to know

All westbound lanes of Interstate 4 will be closed overnight through the Downtown Tampa Interchange Monday as crews perform maintenance work, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Tampa weather: Strong afternoon storms expected Monday

Upper-level low pressure containing cold air aloft will drive scattered to heavy afternoon and evening thunderstorms across Tampa Bay on Monday.

Tropical Storm Fay weakens after nearly reaching hurricane strength

Tropical Storm Fay weakened over the open ocean early Monday after nearly reaching hurricane strength, according to meteorologists.

Police investigating deadly shooting in Tampa

Tampa police officers responded to a reported fight along River Willow Place Sunday afternoon, where they found a person fatally shot. 

Tropical Storm Fay forms in Atlantic, unlikely to become hurricane

Tropical Storm Fay has formed in the northeastern Atlantic, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Common Cents Act could put end to penny production, targets nickel metal changes

The U.S. House and Senate have now passed the "Common Cents Act," which ends production of the penny. However, it also allows for the U.S. Mint to start looking for a new way to make nickels.

Controversial South Tampa flood relief project moves forward following city council vote

Tampa City Council voted 4-3 Thursday to move forward with the controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project after about 18 months of planning and hours of passionate debate from residents, business owners and council members.

Tampa plane crash: NTSB details fatal flight near executive airport

A federal report released Thursday reveals new details about a fatal plane crash near Tampa Executive Airport that killed a prominent spine surgeon and a nurse practitioner earlier this month. 

Tampa City Council: $100M South Howard flood project faces vote

Tampa City Council is set to take a pivotal vote Thursday on a massive flood relief project that has divided South Tampa residents and businesses.

Thinking of waiting for holiday flight deals? AAA says think twice

A surge in Bay Area gas prices could soon push holiday airfare higher, prompting AAA to warn travelers to start shopping for flights now.

Atlantic disturbance Invest 98L rebounds with 40% chance of development

The National Hurricane Center declared a disturbance southeast of Bermuda as Invest 98L, giving the system a 40% chance to organize into a tropical depression.

Shrinkflation hits housing market as builder costs soar: 'There's an affordability issue'

Shrinkflation is hitting the housing market as new single-family homes shrink about 300 square feet while construction costs continue to rise, according to a LendingTree study.