Rays stadium in Ybor City would cost nearly $800M, study shows
As the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County continue to push for the Tampa Bay Rays to move to Ybor City with a new ballpark, the cost of a new stadium is coming into focus.
As the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County continue to push for the Tampa Bay Rays to move to Ybor City with a new ballpark, the cost of a new stadium is coming into focus.
Once sold as 'colored property,' Carver City and Lincoln Gardens now golden real estate
World War II was winding down and at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, young, Black veterans faced segregation, but they also found opportunity in the government-subsidized properties of Lincoln Gardens and Carver City.
World War II was winding down and at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, young, Black veterans faced segregation, but they also found opportunity in the government-subsidized properties of Lincoln Gardens and Carver City.
For three decades, this Bucs fan has made RayJay’s green turf presentable for all home games
While fans celebrate each win at the Raymond James Stadium, there is one fan that makes sure the Bucs look good all year long -- the “Turf and Grounds Manager." After three decades of overseeing the home turf, he will be retiring on a high note.
While fans celebrate each win at the Raymond James Stadium, there is one fan that makes sure the Bucs look good all year long -- the “Turf and Grounds Manager." After three decades of overseeing the home turf, he will be retiring on a high note.
FHP: Pedestrian killed after walking into path of car on I-75
A 23-year-old man from Tampa died Saturday morning after walking into the path of a vehicle on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 23-year-old man from Tampa died Saturday morning after walking into the path of a vehicle on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Where are the workers? Small businesses still struggling to find employees despite strong U.S. jobs report
The owner of Ybor City’s Due Amici Pizza restaurant says hiring workers to fill open positions has been darn-near impossible lately.
The owner of Ybor City’s Due Amici Pizza restaurant says hiring workers to fill open positions has been darn-near impossible lately.
Florida Aquarium coral restoration project aims to regenerate, restore state’s reef tract
Many of the coral species in the Florida reef tract are highly threatened, but a program at the Florida Aquarium is hoping to preserve species at risk of extinction in the wild.
Many of the coral species in the Florida reef tract are highly threatened, but a program at the Florida Aquarium is hoping to preserve species at risk of extinction in the wild.
One year later, family hold vigil in memory of Tampa motorcyclist killed by drunk driver
Exactly one year ago, a Tampa motorcyclist was killed when a drunk driver turned into his path. Thursday night, the family of 33-year-old Wilfredo Gonzalez-Santos gathered to remember the son, brother, and friend they lost so senselessly.
Exactly one year ago, a Tampa motorcyclist was killed when a drunk driver turned into his path. Thursday night, the family of 33-year-old Wilfredo Gonzalez-Santos gathered to remember the son, brother, and friend they lost so senselessly.
Florida bill banning abortion after 15 weeks advances without exclusions for rape, incest
If passed, women and girls in Florida would have up to 15 weeks, instead of 25 weeks, to decided to terminate a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.
If passed, women and girls in Florida would have up to 15 weeks, instead of 25 weeks, to decided to terminate a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.
Report on killing of 4-year-old Suni Bell says child cried out for 'mommy' before she died
Her last words were "mommy." Moments later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was killed when someone shot into the car where she was riding in the backseat.
Her last words were "mommy." Moments later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was killed when someone shot into the car where she was riding in the backseat.
USF engineering future of military defense with University Mall project
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
‘You must pay for what you did’: Accused killer admits to pulling trigger, court documents show
Recently filed court documents show Vakarvery Scott admitted to detectives he pulled the trigger that killed Savannah Mathis and injured her younger sister.
Recently filed court documents show Vakarvery Scott admitted to detectives he pulled the trigger that killed Savannah Mathis and injured her younger sister.
‘Champa Bay’ adds billion-dollar E-Sports industry to its resume
Once just a way to play with friends, today video games and the larger E-sports world are major players in the entertainment industry.
Once just a way to play with friends, today video games and the larger E-sports world are major players in the entertainment industry.
Heartbroken dog mom searching for beloved missing pet mistakenly given to woman claiming to know owner
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Tampa police requests extension on sex predator report to city council amid 'clustering' concerns
Tampa police are asking for more time to gather data and complete their study on the housing of sexual predators in the city. The department was originally set to appear before the city council on Thursday and provide a report on the matter.
Tampa police are asking for more time to gather data and complete their study on the housing of sexual predators in the city. The department was originally set to appear before the city council on Thursday and provide a report on the matter.
Westbound Gandy Blvd. reopens after jet fuel spill
Tampa police said Wednesday that it could take several days to repair and reopen the westbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard between Westshore Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge in South Tampa after a fuel tanker overturned Tuesday, spilling jet fuel across the roadway. However, by Thursday night, crews had repaired enough of the roadway to reopen it to drivers.
Tampa police said Wednesday that it could take several days to repair and reopen the westbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard between Westshore Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge in South Tampa after a fuel tanker overturned Tuesday, spilling jet fuel across the roadway. However, by Thursday night, crews had repaired enough of the roadway to reopen it to drivers.
Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa Bay Rays team up for immersive baseball exhibit
From Little League to ‘Big League Fun’, a hands-on exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum gives visitors a chance to explore the ins and outs of baseball.
From Little League to ‘Big League Fun’, a hands-on exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum gives visitors a chance to explore the ins and outs of baseball.
Pat Maroon makes day of little Lightning super fan battling cystic fibrosis
A 4-year-old super fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning is thanking his idol, Pat Maroon for an unforgettable moment. Bradley Wombles is battling cystic fibrosis, but when he was gifted a signed hockey stick Saturday night.
A 4-year-old super fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning is thanking his idol, Pat Maroon for an unforgettable moment. Bradley Wombles is battling cystic fibrosis, but when he was gifted a signed hockey stick Saturday night.
'I'm not willing to tolerate this bad behavior': Woman suing David's Bridal over text bombardment
A woman from the Tampa Bay area has filed a class-action lawsuit against David's Bridal, claiming the store bombarded her with dozens of text messages without her permission and after she tried to take herself off the list by replying "STOP."
A woman from the Tampa Bay area has filed a class-action lawsuit against David's Bridal, claiming the store bombarded her with dozens of text messages without her permission and after she tried to take herself off the list by replying "STOP."
Howard Frankland Bridge project on schedule for 2025 completion, FDOT says
There’s a lot more action off the side of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2022, with construction crews using up to 20 cranes and 66 barges for a new 8-lane bridge replacement project, FDOT said.
There’s a lot more action off the side of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2022, with construction crews using up to 20 cranes and 66 barges for a new 8-lane bridge replacement project, FDOT said.
The GOAT gave the Bucs the greatest two years of all time
Brady didn't come to be the savior, but he was.
Brady didn't come to be the savior, but he was.