Hillsborough elections office runs successful test ahead of Tampa special election

The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the special election coming up on September 9.

Video: Florida Aquarium volunteer celebrates 85th birthday with final dive

A longtime volunteer at The Florida Aquarium has taken nearly 2,000 dives over 30 years, but perhaps none more special than her last one – which is how she chose to celebrate her 85th birthday.

3 arrested after large amounts of drugs, cash found at Tampa home: Police

Three people face serious charges after Tampa police say they found thousands of grams of drugs, along with cash, skimming devices and multiple guns, while executing a search warrant.

Could Republicans target Rep. Kathy Castor's seat in Florida redistricting?

As Florida's leaders consider taking the unusual step of redistricting the state's congressional districts between censuses, eyes are turning to the seat that has long been held by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa).

Dunedin Mockfusion: Crafting community one mocktail at a time

Dunedin Mockfusion is redefining nightlife in the Tampa Bay area with house-made organic mocktails, coffee, and wellness products—all served in a self-care sanctuary.

Tampa Bay Sun home turf gets a new home

The Tampa Bay Sun will play its first home game of the season on Saturday night. However, this time when they take the field at Blake High School, it will have a new name.

Vehicle involved in hit-and-run on Dale Mabry Hwy. found, Tampa police still searching for driver

The Tampa Police Department says officers have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a man riding an electric bike on Dale Mabry Hwy. early Wednesday, but the driver remains on the run.

New Airbnb features slice of old Ybor City

After restoring a 1925 casita home in Ybor, a local history buff has posted it for rent on Airbnb.

Palestinian-American from Florida held in Israeli prison

The family of a Palestinian-American teen from Florida is calling for his immediate release from an Israeli prison, where he has been held for six months. 

Governor DeSantis touts 'major progress' on Howard Frankland Bridge, I-275 widening projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Tuesday about "major progress" on the Tampa Bay area's largest state-funded road projects, including the expansion of the Howard Frankland Bridge along with a stretch of I-275 in Pinellas County.

Tampa will remove 47 street murals after state order

Tampa and St. Petersburg received letters from Florida Transportation Secretary Justin Hall mandating that all painted pavement be removed within two weeks.

Former Bucs DL Will Gholston joins Sickles coaching staff

Former Buccaneers defensive lineman Will Gholston joined the Sickles High School football coaching staff over the summer.