Labor Day travel costs soar as gas, airfare rise in Florida
Typically, gas prices begin to fall around this time of year as summer driving demand declines. That’s not happening this year.
Typically, gas prices begin to fall around this time of year as summer driving demand declines. That’s not happening this year.
What a historic El Niño means for Tampa Bay fall weather
As fall approaches, here's what Tampa Bay can expect for temperatures, rainfall, and those first hints of cooler weather in the months ahead.
As fall approaches, here's what Tampa Bay can expect for temperatures, rainfall, and those first hints of cooler weather in the months ahead.
Waymo driverless robotaxi service launches in Tampa
Tampa residents can now ride in a Waymo without anyone behind the wheel.
Tampa residents can now ride in a Waymo without anyone behind the wheel.
South Tampa flood relief project moves toward critical vote as businesses fear years of construction
A controversial plan to address decades of flooding in two South Tampa neighborhoods is moving toward a critical vote this month, as city officials weigh the cost of the project against concerns about its long-term impact on businesses along South Howard Avenue.
A controversial plan to address decades of flooding in two South Tampa neighborhoods is moving toward a critical vote this month, as city officials weigh the cost of the project against concerns about its long-term impact on businesses along South Howard Avenue.
Intruder arrested after being accused of breaking into 93-year-old woman's Tampa apartment
A 93-year-old Tampa woman found a stranger standing at the foot of her bed Sunday morning after initially mistaking him for her grandson, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A 93-year-old Tampa woman found a stranger standing at the foot of her bed Sunday morning after initially mistaking him for her grandson, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Dengue response: Low-flying helicopters to spray Tampa neighborhoods
Residents in parts of Tampa can expect to see and hear low-flying helicopters Thursday morning as the Pasco County Mosquito Control District joins Hillsborough County's response to locally acquired dengue fever.
Residents in parts of Tampa can expect to see and hear low-flying helicopters Thursday morning as the Pasco County Mosquito Control District joins Hillsborough County's response to locally acquired dengue fever.
Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet, Pacific sees surge in activity
The Atlantic Basin remains unusually quiet as the peak of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, while tropical activity has surged in the Eastern and Central Pacific.
The Atlantic Basin remains unusually quiet as the peak of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, while tropical activity has surged in the Eastern and Central Pacific.
Billy Adams sentencing: Tampa jury recommends death for unborn child's killing
A jury recommended Wednesday that Tampa rapper Billy Adams be put to death for the killing of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.
A jury recommended Wednesday that Tampa rapper Billy Adams be put to death for the killing of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.
Denmark and Tampa team up to tackle urban challenges
Tampa and Copenhagen may be nearly 5,000 miles apart. Both are looking for better ways to handle growth, water and transportation challenges.
Tampa and Copenhagen may be nearly 5,000 miles apart. Both are looking for better ways to handle growth, water and transportation challenges.
Tampa Bay restaurants adapt as GLP-1 meds and ‘sober curious’ diners shift habits
Some Tampa Bay restaurant owners say they are adjusting menus and adding more non-alcoholic options and smaller portions to adapt to changing diner habits.
Some Tampa Bay restaurant owners say they are adjusting menus and adding more non-alcoholic options and smaller portions to adapt to changing diner habits.
Tampa federal agents seize 22,000 ancient artifacts in one of agency’s largest busts
Federal agents in Tampa have seized more than 22,000 artifacts from Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean as part of an ongoing investigation into international antiquities smuggling, officials announced.
Federal agents in Tampa have seized more than 22,000 artifacts from Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean as part of an ongoing investigation into international antiquities smuggling, officials announced.
Manifest Prosthetics blends craftsmanship and technology to help restore independence
The veteran-owned business combines hands-on craftsmanship with modern technology to help people living with limb loss.
The veteran-owned business combines hands-on craftsmanship with modern technology to help people living with limb loss.
Operation No Escape: 37 fugitives arrested in Tampa law enforcement sweep
37 violent fugitives wanted for major crimes were arrested in Tampa during a 90-day joint law enforcement operation, the FBI’s Tampa Division said in a news release Wednesday.
37 violent fugitives wanted for major crimes were arrested in Tampa during a 90-day joint law enforcement operation, the FBI’s Tampa Division said in a news release Wednesday.
Tropical Depression Edouard brings heavy rain, flash flood threat to Texas
Tropical Depression Edouard is continuing to dump heavy rain across Texas Wednesday morning after making landfall as a tropical storm, creating a threat for flash flooding across parts of the state.
Tropical Depression Edouard is continuing to dump heavy rain across Texas Wednesday morning after making landfall as a tropical storm, creating a threat for flash flooding across parts of the state.
Opening statements begin in Tampa trial of teen charged in 14-year-old's murder
Opening statements began Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Jahmir Moore, who's accused of shooting and killing 14-year-old Jevario Buie in Tampa.
Opening statements began Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Jahmir Moore, who's accused of shooting and killing 14-year-old Jevario Buie in Tampa.
25 Years After 9/11: How the attacks revolutionized U.S. war planning at CENTCOM
While the public watched live broadcasts on the morning of September 11, 2001, trying to understand if a plane or jet had suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure, intelligence officers at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa already knew the truth.
While the public watched live broadcasts on the morning of September 11, 2001, trying to understand if a plane or jet had suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure, intelligence officers at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa already knew the truth.
Tampa rapper Billy Adams found guilty in murder of pregnant girlfriend
Tampa rapper Billy Adams was found guilty Tuesday in the 2023 murder of his pregnant girlfriend.
Tampa rapper Billy Adams was found guilty Tuesday in the 2023 murder of his pregnant girlfriend.
Florida governor's race: DeSantis backs Byron Donalds as Republicans rally in Tampa
Governor Ron DeSantis officially endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on Tuesday night as his preferred successor in the race for Florida governor.
Governor Ron DeSantis officially endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on Tuesday night as his preferred successor in the race for Florida governor.
Florida AG, law enforcement agencies issue comments on automated license plate readers
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
South Howard flood relief project faces pivotal Tampa City Council vote
A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.
A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.