Rental boats rise in popularity, some worry about safety concerns
From Beer Can Island to Shell Key, the Tampa Bay area is a boater’s paradise, whether you own a vessel or rent one online. But maritime professionals say Florida’s relaxed boating requirements are a recipe for accidents, especially for newcomers unfamiliar with local waters.
From Beer Can Island to Shell Key, the Tampa Bay area is a boater’s paradise, whether you own a vessel or rent one online. But maritime professionals say Florida’s relaxed boating requirements are a recipe for accidents, especially for newcomers unfamiliar with local waters.
Channelside's Fabrica named 20th best pizza in U.S.
50 Top Pizza named Fabrica in Channelside the 20th best pizza in the United States. The small business is known for its toppings and margherita pizzas.
50 Top Pizza named Fabrica in Channelside the 20th best pizza in the United States. The small business is known for its toppings and margherita pizzas.
Man rescued from burning home in Tampa
Tampa police officers helped save a man's life after a fire broke out at a home in Tampa.
Tampa police officers helped save a man's life after a fire broke out at a home in Tampa.
Prodigy Cultural Arts celebrates 25 years of free youth classes for the University area
Nearly 21 years ago, Freddy Montes took a job as a guitar instructor for the University Area Community Development Corporation's Prodigy Cultural Arts Program.
Nearly 21 years ago, Freddy Montes took a job as a guitar instructor for the University Area Community Development Corporation's Prodigy Cultural Arts Program.
Governor DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Video: Tampa police rescue man from burning home
The Tampa Police Department is praising officers who rushed into a burning home to pull a man to safety.
The Tampa Police Department is praising officers who rushed into a burning home to pull a man to safety.
Amazing memorabilia collection to be auctioned locally
Tampa Businessman Phil Alessi, Jr. has decided to sell most of his extensive collection of signed memorabilia from sports and entertainment figures.
Tampa Businessman Phil Alessi, Jr. has decided to sell most of his extensive collection of signed memorabilia from sports and entertainment figures.
TPA announces completion of Red Express Curbside as expansion plans continue
Tampa International Airport marked a milestone in its overall expansion plans on Monday by announcing the completion of its Red Express Curbside.
Tampa International Airport marked a milestone in its overall expansion plans on Monday by announcing the completion of its Red Express Curbside.
Lebanese cuisine promises customers a flavor filled journey
A family that left Lebanon because of the war has opened a restaurant to bring their flavors to Tampa.
A family that left Lebanon because of the war has opened a restaurant to bring their flavors to Tampa.
Manatees off of Bayshore Boulevard put on a show for onlookers
Florida manatees frisky frolic along Bayshore draws a crowd.
Florida manatees frisky frolic along Bayshore draws a crowd.
Operation Homefront brings nationwide Back-to-School Brigade to Tampa
Operation Homefront brought its Back-to-School Brigade to Tampa on Saturday morning.
Operation Homefront brought its Back-to-School Brigade to Tampa on Saturday morning.
'Brick fan event' returns to Florida State Fairgrounds with bigger builds and bricktastic fun
LEGO lovers of all ages are filling the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Brick Fan Event.
LEGO lovers of all ages are filling the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Brick Fan Event.
103-year-old Bay Area Buffalo Soldier honored with self portrait
On Friday, the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay unveiled a portrait of Roy Caldwood, a Buffalo Soldier who served in World War II.
On Friday, the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay unveiled a portrait of Roy Caldwood, a Buffalo Soldier who served in World War II.
How much rain will the Tampa Bay area get this weekend? Here's a look
The Tampa Bay area's streak of wet weather will continue Friday and last through the weekend as deep tropical moisture brings rounds of heavy rain and storms.
The Tampa Bay area's streak of wet weather will continue Friday and last through the weekend as deep tropical moisture brings rounds of heavy rain and storms.
Hertz using artificial intelligence at Tampa International Airport to inspect rental cars for damage
Artificial intelligence is now inspecting rental cars and hotel rooms — and it’s already active in the Tampa Bay area.
Artificial intelligence is now inspecting rental cars and hotel rooms — and it’s already active in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa leaders approve resolution for $1.83M contract for first phase of Sulphur Springs pool repairs
Tampa City Council approved a resolution for a $1.83 million contract for the first phase of repairs to the Sulphur Springs pool, which has been closed for the past 20 months.
Tampa City Council approved a resolution for a $1.83 million contract for the first phase of repairs to the Sulphur Springs pool, which has been closed for the past 20 months.
Summer Science Bash ends MOSI's summer camp season with a bang
The Museum of Science and Industry saves the best for last with their Summer Science Bash.
The Museum of Science and Industry saves the best for last with their Summer Science Bash.
Rain chances increasing for Tampa Bay area as tropical moisture moves over Florida. Here's the timeline
Thursday could be an active day for rain and storms in the Tampa Bay area, especially during the later hours, and it comes as deep tropical moisture moves toward Florida.
Thursday could be an active day for rain and storms in the Tampa Bay area, especially during the later hours, and it comes as deep tropical moisture moves toward Florida.
Tampa students get to shop with a cop
Tampa police officers teamed up with local students for the annual ‘Back-To-School Shop with a Cop’ event today.
Tampa police officers teamed up with local students for the annual ‘Back-To-School Shop with a Cop’ event today.
City of Tampa unveils new pumping station aimed at bringing clean water to the city for generations
The City of Tampa unveiled a new pumping station, and they hope it will pave the way for the city to have clean water for decades – even as the worldwide supply dwindles.
The City of Tampa unveiled a new pumping station, and they hope it will pave the way for the city to have clean water for decades – even as the worldwide supply dwindles.



















