Shrinkflation hits housing market as builder costs soar: 'There's an affordability issue'
Shrinkflation is hitting the housing market as new single-family homes shrink about 300 square feet while construction costs continue to rise, according to a LendingTree study.
Shrinkflation is hitting the housing market as new single-family homes shrink about 300 square feet while construction costs continue to rise, according to a LendingTree study.
Meet Turbo Teddy: The robot dog fetching medications for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital patients
There’s a high-tech new hire rolling through the halls of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa — and he’s unleashing a new way to fetch important medicines for kids.
There’s a high-tech new hire rolling through the halls of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa — and he’s unleashing a new way to fetch important medicines for kids.
Tampa City Council to vote on expected $100M South Howard flood project
Tampa City Council is scheduled to take a critical vote Thursday that could determine the future of the South Howard Flood Relief Project.
Tampa City Council is scheduled to take a critical vote Thursday that could determine the future of the South Howard Flood Relief Project.
Wind shear and Saharan dust stifle Atlantic tropical development
A lone tropical disturbance in the middle of the Atlantic holds a low 30% chance of development as El Niño conditions stifle storm formation.
A lone tropical disturbance in the middle of the Atlantic holds a low 30% chance of development as El Niño conditions stifle storm formation.
Kenny Chesney to kick off 2027 stadium tour in Tampa
Country music icon Kenny Chesney is returning to stadium stages for his 19-market Original Vibe Room Tour 2027, kicking off April 24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Country music icon Kenny Chesney is returning to stadium stages for his 19-market Original Vibe Room Tour 2027, kicking off April 24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Central Atlantic tropical disturbance shows temporary signs of organization
A disturbed area of weather in the Central Atlantic shows signs of organizing early Tuesday, though atmospheric conditions are expected to limit long-term development.
A disturbed area of weather in the Central Atlantic shows signs of organizing early Tuesday, though atmospheric conditions are expected to limit long-term development.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s concert at Raymond James Stadium over Pro-Palestinian comments
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s upcoming Tampa concert after several venues objected to having the rapper on the lineup.
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s upcoming Tampa concert after several venues objected to having the rapper on the lineup.
GLP-1 use surges among young children
There is a nationwide surge in the number of children being prescribed GLP-1 medications, drugs commonly used to treat diabetes and manage weight.
There is a nationwide surge in the number of children being prescribed GLP-1 medications, drugs commonly used to treat diabetes and manage weight.
USF grad students study microplastics in mangroves
From stormwater runoff to the wastewater leaving household washing machines, tiny plastic particles can find their way into Tampa Bay’s waterways.
From stormwater runoff to the wastewater leaving household washing machines, tiny plastic particles can find their way into Tampa Bay’s waterways.
Inflation impacts small business in Tampa: 'Our profit margin is getting smaller and smaller'
A long-time burger restaurant in Tampa is fighting surging food costs and inflation.
A long-time burger restaurant in Tampa is fighting surging food costs and inflation.
Tampa water disinfection change begins: What to know
The Tampa Water Department is starting a temporary water disinfection process on Monday.
The Tampa Water Department is starting a temporary water disinfection process on Monday.
Atlantic system being monitored as Florida gets brief humidity break
As another week begins, there is one small area of interest in the Atlantic Basin, but it is not expected to pose a threat.
As another week begins, there is one small area of interest in the Atlantic Basin, but it is not expected to pose a threat.
Dade City man survives 10-day coma after severe sepsis battle: 'By the grace of God'
A 73-year-old Dade City man is celebrating a full recovery after surviving a life-threatening case of sepsis that left him in a medically induced coma for 10 days at Tampa General Hospital.
A 73-year-old Dade City man is celebrating a full recovery after surviving a life-threatening case of sepsis that left him in a medically induced coma for 10 days at Tampa General Hospital.
25 years after 9/11, Alonso High School students unseal letters written by peers in 2001
History came full circle at Alonso High School Friday when current students unsealed 92 letters about 9/11, written by teens who sat in those same classrooms 25 years ago.
History came full circle at Alonso High School Friday when current students unsealed 92 letters about 9/11, written by teens who sat in those same classrooms 25 years ago.
Heavy weekend rain expected to ease ongoing Florida drought
Forecasters expect daily late-day storms and high temperatures in the lower 90s across Florida this weekend as heavy rain continues to chip away at a long-standing drought.
Forecasters expect daily late-day storms and high temperatures in the lower 90s across Florida this weekend as heavy rain continues to chip away at a long-standing drought.
Tampa Bay Chamber, mayor oppose Amendment 3
Speaking alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber Thursday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor encouraged voters to do their research before the November election, describing Amendment 3 as "not well thought out."
Speaking alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber Thursday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor encouraged voters to do their research before the November election, describing Amendment 3 as "not well thought out."
Howard Frankland crash: 2 injured in southbound crash that caused lane closure
Two drivers were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Two drivers were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Jackson House to undergo extensive reconstruction after collapse
The historic Jackson House in downtown Tampa will need to undergo an extensive reconstruction, with members of the Jackson House Foundation, which owns the building, estimating only about 15% of the home's original wood will be salvageable.
The historic Jackson House in downtown Tampa will need to undergo an extensive reconstruction, with members of the Jackson House Foundation, which owns the building, estimating only about 15% of the home's original wood will be salvageable.
Atlantic hurricane season poised to break historical record
The Atlantic Basin is poised to break the historical record for the latest hurricane formation on record as intense El Niño conditions suppress tropical development.
The Atlantic Basin is poised to break the historical record for the latest hurricane formation on record as intense El Niño conditions suppress tropical development.
How to protect your home from lightning strikes in Florida
Lightning can turn an ordinary summer storm into a dangerous and destructive event. Several recent incidents around the Bay Area have put that risk in the spotlight.
Lightning can turn an ordinary summer storm into a dangerous and destructive event. Several recent incidents around the Bay Area have put that risk in the spotlight.