Rays stadium needs Tampa City Council, Hillsborough County support — What city, county leaders are saying
Meetings are full steam ahead between the Tampa Bay Rays and local officials as they try to work out a deal for a new ballpark.
Meetings are full steam ahead between the Tampa Bay Rays and local officials as they try to work out a deal for a new ballpark.
Howard Frankland Bridge southbound lanes to close Wednesday night
Drivers heading southbound toward the Howard Frankland Bridge on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning will need to seek alternate routes.
Drivers heading southbound toward the Howard Frankland Bridge on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning will need to seek alternate routes.
National School Choice Week aims to show families education options that best suits their child
National School Choice Week is bringing awareness from now through January 31 of all the options you have when it comes to your child’s education. More than half the students in Florida are taking advantage of this because education shouldn’t be one-size fits all.
National School Choice Week is bringing awareness from now through January 31 of all the options you have when it comes to your child’s education. More than half the students in Florida are taking advantage of this because education shouldn’t be one-size fits all.
Two thirds of flights in and out of TPA canceled on Sunday
Sunday saw a lot of disappointed travelers, but considering nearly two thirds of flights were delayed or canceled, TPA was relatively calm.
Sunday saw a lot of disappointed travelers, but considering nearly two thirds of flights were delayed or canceled, TPA was relatively calm.
Post-parade cleanup event aims to keep Tampa beautiful ahead of Gasparilla and NHL Stadium Series weekend
From leftover beads to leftover trash, the remains of this year’s Gasparilla Children’s Parade are just the start of what’s to come to Tampa Bay next weekend.
From leftover beads to leftover trash, the remains of this year’s Gasparilla Children’s Parade are just the start of what’s to come to Tampa Bay next weekend.
Gasparilla Children’s Parade brings pirate-themed fun to Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa Bay’s youngest buccaneers took center stage Saturday as the Gasparilla Children’s Parade returned to Bayshore Boulevard.
Tampa Bay’s youngest buccaneers took center stage Saturday as the Gasparilla Children’s Parade returned to Bayshore Boulevard.
Tampa travelers leave early to avoid delays as winter weather moves in
A winter storm is set to hit much of the United States this weekend, causing travel delays.
A winter storm is set to hit much of the United States this weekend, causing travel delays.
Teens who saved woman from house fire honored as community heroes in Children's Gasparilla Parade
To say that Shakur McCrone and Carnell Barton are humbled to be honored at this year’s Children's Gasparilla Parade would be an understatement.
To say that Shakur McCrone and Carnell Barton are humbled to be honored at this year’s Children's Gasparilla Parade would be an understatement.
Tampa woman with stolen check receives refund, help after being out thousands of dollars
A Tampa woman was out thousands of dollars after she said a check that was supposed to go to her child's school was stolen from a USPS blue mailbox. Now, she said she has gotten her money back.
A Tampa woman was out thousands of dollars after she said a check that was supposed to go to her child's school was stolen from a USPS blue mailbox. Now, she said she has gotten her money back.
Children’s Gasparilla 2026 Guide: Here’s what to know
Argh you ready? Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival is right around the corner, but first, Children’s Gasparilla will send swashbuckling pirates throughout Tampa.
Argh you ready? Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival is right around the corner, but first, Children’s Gasparilla will send swashbuckling pirates throughout Tampa.
2 suspects arrested for shooting teen to death, injuring 1 other during attempted robbery : TPD
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place last month in Tampa.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place last month in Tampa.
Professional Bull Riders' premier tour returns to Tampa after 13-year hiatus
While much of Tampa was just waking up Friday morning, crews were already inside Benchmark International Arena, laying down dirt and rolling in equipment ahead of a major return.
While much of Tampa was just waking up Friday morning, crews were already inside Benchmark International Arena, laying down dirt and rolling in equipment ahead of a major return.
Tampa house fire damages shed and boat: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a fire along S 45th St. in Tampa early on Friday morning.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a fire along S 45th St. in Tampa early on Friday morning.
Tampa woman says she's out thousands of dollars after check stolen from USPS blue mailbox
A Tampa woman said a check she wrote out to her child's school was stolen out of the mail, and someone used it to forge a check for thousands of dollars. She said it overdrafted her account, causing a major financial setback.
A Tampa woman said a check she wrote out to her child's school was stolen out of the mail, and someone used it to forge a check for thousands of dollars. She said it overdrafted her account, causing a major financial setback.
Tampa homicide under investigation after woman dies, man hospitalized
A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa after officers said an argument turned deadly early Thursday morning.
A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa after officers said an argument turned deadly early Thursday morning.
Jose Gasparilla ship to embark on 70th invasion of Tampa Bay; ‘Dorothy’ the tugboat makes final voyage
As the Jose Gasparilla prepares for its 70th Gasparilla Invasion, the famous ship has to undergo a refresh to prepare for the big day.
As the Jose Gasparilla prepares for its 70th Gasparilla Invasion, the famous ship has to undergo a refresh to prepare for the big day.
Tampa road resurfacing projects see major progress across multiple neighborhoods
Tampa drivers are noticing smoother commutes as city officials report major progress in road resurfacing projects across multiple neighborhoods.
Tampa drivers are noticing smoother commutes as city officials report major progress in road resurfacing projects across multiple neighborhoods.
Gasparilla 2026: Inside Tampa PD’s Real-Time Crime Center helping keep crowds safe
Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season.
Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season.
Teen killed in Tampa shooting, no arrests made: TPD
A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police.
A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police.
Little pirates, big history: The evolution of the Children’s Gasparilla Parade
The modern idea that the Children’s Gasparilla Parade started in 1947 is a neat bit of marketing — but it skips earlier history.
The modern idea that the Children’s Gasparilla Parade started in 1947 is a neat bit of marketing — but it skips earlier history.