Push to legalize recreational marijuana gains traction in Florida
A new survey shows a majority of Floridians are in support of it, but organizations are still concerned it may not make the ballot in 2022.
A new survey shows a majority of Floridians are in support of it, but organizations are still concerned it may not make the ballot in 2022.
No timeline for residents to return to soaked Tampa condos after pipe burst
Element residents have spent the last five days living in hotels after a water main break in the downtown apartment high-rise left hundreds displaced.
Element residents have spent the last five days living in hotels after a water main break in the downtown apartment high-rise left hundreds displaced.
Find out if you're owed money from the circuit court clerks
Circuit court clerks around the state are writing up lists of people who are owed money by the courts.
Circuit court clerks around the state are writing up lists of people who are owed money by the courts.
Waterspout spotted in Tampa Bay during Wednesday morning commute
As a line of storms swept across Tampa Bay this morning, commuters spotted a large waterspout swirling over the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge.
As a line of storms swept across Tampa Bay this morning, commuters spotted a large waterspout swirling over the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Oath Keepers member pleads guilty to Capitol riot conspiracy, obstruction
A fourth member of the far-right group Oath Keepers has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the Capitol riot that took place on Jan. 6.
A fourth member of the far-right group Oath Keepers has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the Capitol riot that took place on Jan. 6.
Florida doctors see 87% increase of COVID-19 cases in kids under 12
With rapidly rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Florida, Bay Area doctors are sounding the alarm for the least protected age group, children.
With rapidly rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Florida, Bay Area doctors are sounding the alarm for the least protected age group, children.
Sewage spills around Tampa Bay add fuel to red tide, scientists say
The city says there was a mechanical failure that led to 1,300 gallons of raw sewage to leak near Smacks Bayou. That's around 31st Avenue NE and Maple Street NE.
The city says there was a mechanical failure that led to 1,300 gallons of raw sewage to leak near Smacks Bayou. That's around 31st Avenue NE and Maple Street NE.
Testing for work, travel reveals breakthrough COVID cases, experts say
Florida now leads the nation in new coronavirus cases. The majority are among the unvaccinated, but some folks who are fully vaccinated are also testing positive for COVID-19.
Florida now leads the nation in new coronavirus cases. The majority are among the unvaccinated, but some folks who are fully vaccinated are also testing positive for COVID-19.
Tech job boom in Tampa Bay continues as companies relocate to Sunshine State
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs in the Tampa Bay area, but one of the hottest markets right now is the technology industry. New companies keep moving to Tampa and that adds to the idea of Tampa as a major tech hub.
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs in the Tampa Bay area, but one of the hottest markets right now is the technology industry. New companies keep moving to Tampa and that adds to the idea of Tampa as a major tech hub.
Tampa General Hospital beds filling with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients
New cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are all rising again in Florida, but doctors say the latest surge is different. The patients are younger and this time, it was totally avoidable.
New cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are all rising again in Florida, but doctors say the latest surge is different. The patients are younger and this time, it was totally avoidable.
Tampa micro-school provides individualized learning for ESL students
A brand new micro-school is set to launch next month in Tampa.
A brand new micro-school is set to launch next month in Tampa.
Tampa man gets 8 months in prison for role in Capitol riot; first to be sentenced for a felony
A Tampa man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag became the first Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony, receiving an eight-month prison term.
A Tampa man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag became the first Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony, receiving an eight-month prison term.
Tickets for 2022 Gasparilla festivities go on sale Friday
Pirates will soon be invading Tampa once more. After the 2021 Gasparilla parades were canceled due to the pandemic, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla is getting swashbucklers excited for their triumphant return by announcing the early sale of tickets to next year's festivities, beginning Friday, July 23.
Pirates will soon be invading Tampa once more. After the 2021 Gasparilla parades were canceled due to the pandemic, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla is getting swashbucklers excited for their triumphant return by announcing the early sale of tickets to next year's festivities, beginning Friday, July 23.
Gaze at the stars while beating the heat at Saunders Planetarium
At the Saunders Planetarium at MOSI, you can see the stars, the planets and so much more -- even during the day -- without a worry about the weather.
At the Saunders Planetarium at MOSI, you can see the stars, the planets and so much more -- even during the day -- without a worry about the weather.
Jesuit student turns class project into $10,000 fundraiser to help El Salvador community farm year-round
When Jesuit student Max Jeffrey learned about El Salvador’s struggles with food and crime by writing a class paper, he decided to start a fundraiser to build greenhouses and a water tank irrigation system to help its citizens.
When Jesuit student Max Jeffrey learned about El Salvador’s struggles with food and crime by writing a class paper, he decided to start a fundraiser to build greenhouses and a water tank irrigation system to help its citizens.
More than 1,000 volunteers stuff 30,000 backpacks for Bay Area children in need
More than 1,000 volunteers filled 30,000 backpacks with school supplies, including hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens and pencils and more, for children in need at Amalie Arena on Saturday.
More than 1,000 volunteers filled 30,000 backpacks with school supplies, including hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens and pencils and more, for children in need at Amalie Arena on Saturday.
Tampa mayor joins thousands of protesters at Al Lopez Park in support of Cuban citizens
Several thousand people came together at Al Lopez Park in Tampa Saturday to condemn the Cuban government and call for freedom and justice on the island.
Several thousand people came together at Al Lopez Park in Tampa Saturday to condemn the Cuban government and call for freedom and justice on the island.
‘This is a matter of faith’: Father describes ‘miraculous’ recovery after trying to save kids from rip current
When Vitelio and his family went to the east coast of Florida for the Fourth of July holiday, he never imagined he would end up unconscious in the hospital for three days after trying to save his children from strong rip currents in Daytona Beach.
When Vitelio and his family went to the east coast of Florida for the Fourth of July holiday, he never imagined he would end up unconscious in the hospital for three days after trying to save his children from strong rip currents in Daytona Beach.
Biden to host Super Bowl champs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday
President Joe Biden will celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl title when the team visits the White House on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl title when the team visits the White House on Tuesday.
How Tampa Bay could become a 'dead zone' for marine plants and animals
If the red tide that's plaguing Tampa Bay and causing massive fish kills does not clear up soon, experts fear Tampa Bay could become what's known as a dead zone.
If the red tide that's plaguing Tampa Bay and causing massive fish kills does not clear up soon, experts fear Tampa Bay could become what's known as a dead zone.