Tips for finding affordable rental properties around Tampa Bay
According to the rental site Zumper, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tampa is just over $1,600. That's up more than 30% from last year. But there are still affordable spots around Tampa Bay, if you know where to look.
According to the rental site Zumper, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tampa is just over $1,600. That's up more than 30% from last year. But there are still affordable spots around Tampa Bay, if you know where to look.
With insulin prices soaring, Tampa lawmaker urges colleagues to put people over profits
Insulin can cost up to $1,000 a month, even with insurance. State Sen. Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) says she suspects the drug lobby is behind the continued failure of a bill that would cap co-pays at $100 and says her colleagues need to put people over profits.
Insulin can cost up to $1,000 a month, even with insurance. State Sen. Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) says she suspects the drug lobby is behind the continued failure of a bill that would cap co-pays at $100 and says her colleagues need to put people over profits.
Hiring woes continue to plague restaurants across Tampa Bay
Rick Drury knows how the pizza business is supposed to be. He’s been doing it for nearly 30 years. But lately, hiring has been anything but easy at his shop, Precinct Pizza.
Rick Drury knows how the pizza business is supposed to be. He’s been doing it for nearly 30 years. But lately, hiring has been anything but easy at his shop, Precinct Pizza.
Police find car they believe is connected to McKay Bay body parts investigation
The Tampa Police Department said they found the car they believed was related to an investigation into body parts that were found last week in McKay Bay.
The Tampa Police Department said they found the car they believed was related to an investigation into body parts that were found last week in McKay Bay.
The other delta variant: Delta 9 THC products gain popularity thanks to legal loophole
Products containing delta 9 THC are hitting store shelves thanks to a legal loophole that dictates how much high-inducing THC a product may contain without being subject to medical cannabis regulations.
Products containing delta 9 THC are hitting store shelves thanks to a legal loophole that dictates how much high-inducing THC a product may contain without being subject to medical cannabis regulations.
City of Tampa connecting people to new careers through apprenticeship program
With changes brought on by the pandemic, a lot of people are changing careers. For someone who needs to get paid while they learn a new trade, a new apprenticeship program could be the right path.
With changes brought on by the pandemic, a lot of people are changing careers. For someone who needs to get paid while they learn a new trade, a new apprenticeship program could be the right path.
Charges filed against man who tried to strangle woman as she fled home with 6 kids, police say
Police say they’ve made an arrest in Sunday’s violent domestic disturbance that ended with a 14-year-old accidentally shot by his mother as she fended off the assault.
Police say they’ve made an arrest in Sunday’s violent domestic disturbance that ended with a 14-year-old accidentally shot by his mother as she fended off the assault.
Hillsborough deputy involved in rollover crash after driver runs red light
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office was involved in a rollover crash after another driver ran a red light on Tuesday, investigators said.
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office was involved in a rollover crash after another driver ran a red light on Tuesday, investigators said.
Hot spots to find affordable housing around Tampa Bay
Finding an affordable home in the Tampa Bay area is difficult right now, but our real estate expert has some tips for where to look at how to buy that could make all the difference.
Finding an affordable home in the Tampa Bay area is difficult right now, but our real estate expert has some tips for where to look at how to buy that could make all the difference.
Tampa Chick-fil-A light display becomes multi-generation tradition
The switch has officially been flipped at the Tampa Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue. Nearly one million light bulbs make up the Christmas light display, which has become a Tampa staple during the holiday season -- and it’s a tradition that now spans generations.
The switch has officially been flipped at the Tampa Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue. Nearly one million light bulbs make up the Christmas light display, which has become a Tampa staple during the holiday season -- and it’s a tradition that now spans generations.
The Great Resignation: Survey finds employees want flexibility, but are managers ready to oblige?
The 'Great Resignation' is real. The number of people leaving their jobs is at a record high, with employees citing work-life balance and burnout as top reasons for making a change. A new survey suggests it could get worse if companies don’t make workplace changes of their own.
The 'Great Resignation' is real. The number of people leaving their jobs is at a record high, with employees citing work-life balance and burnout as top reasons for making a change. A new survey suggests it could get worse if companies don’t make workplace changes of their own.
Pirates welcome British travelers to Tampa, on first international flight since pandemic
The British are coming! For the first time since the pandemic started in March of 2020, Tampa International Airport has welcomed a direct flight from Europe.
The British are coming! For the first time since the pandemic started in March of 2020, Tampa International Airport has welcomed a direct flight from Europe.
After double-murder conviction, state makes case that Tyrone Johnson deserves to die
Over the next few days, a jury will decide if Tyrone Johnson, convicted of murdering his girlfriend Stephanie and her 10-year-old son during an argument over television, will face the death penalty.
Over the next few days, a jury will decide if Tyrone Johnson, convicted of murdering his girlfriend Stephanie and her 10-year-old son during an argument over television, will face the death penalty.
Beware shopping scams delivered through deceptive social media ads, BBB says
Scammers are targeting online shoppers more than ever, according to the Better Business Bureau, which released its annual list of top holiday scams Monday.
Scammers are targeting online shoppers more than ever, according to the Better Business Bureau, which released its annual list of top holiday scams Monday.
Tampa demonstrators show support for Cuban protests for second day in a row
Several dozen demonstrators in Tampa on Monday again called for an end to the Cuban dictatorship, joining planned rallies around the world in support of the Cuban people.
Several dozen demonstrators in Tampa on Monday again called for an end to the Cuban dictatorship, joining planned rallies around the world in support of the Cuban people.
Tampa PD looks for car with Pennsylvania tags in connection to body parts found in McKay Bay
Police are looking for a car with Pennsylvania license plates in connection to body parts found in McKay Bay near downtown Tampa last week.
Police are looking for a car with Pennsylvania license plates in connection to body parts found in McKay Bay near downtown Tampa last week.
Tampa Airport passengers can now bypass ticket levels, head straight to gate
Tampa International Airport is about to open express curbside check-in to allow passengers without checked bags to quickly get to their plane. The airport is the first in the country with the service.
Tampa International Airport is about to open express curbside check-in to allow passengers without checked bags to quickly get to their plane. The airport is the first in the country with the service.
2 rescued after small plane winds up in water off Davis Islands
The plane came down in Hillsborough Bay, not far from Peter O. Knight Airport. Officials said, according to the pilot, the plane was experiencing possible engine trouble.
The plane came down in Hillsborough Bay, not far from Peter O. Knight Airport. Officials said, according to the pilot, the plane was experiencing possible engine trouble.
Metro Ministries, Meals on Wheels deliver free turkey meals for families in need
Thousands of homebound families in need across the Bay Area had their Thanksgiving meals delivered to their homes Monday ahead of the holiday.
Thousands of homebound families in need across the Bay Area had their Thanksgiving meals delivered to their homes Monday ahead of the holiday.
Tampa mommy blogger names top 5 favorite family-friendly activities
Marisa Langford, a Tampa mommy blogger, gives her top five favorite family activities around the Bay Area.
Marisa Langford, a Tampa mommy blogger, gives her top five favorite family activities around the Bay Area.