Pop star Katy Perry to perform in Tampa this summer. Here's what to know
Fans of Katy Perry will get to hear her “roar" when she brings her Lifetimes Tour to Tampa this summer.
Fans of Katy Perry will get to hear her “roar" when she brings her Lifetimes Tour to Tampa this summer.
Volunteers clean up large amounts of trash after Gasparilla
After the pirates celebrated a successful Gasparilla Saturday, volunteers spent time Sunday cleaning up all the beads and trash left behind.
After the pirates celebrated a successful Gasparilla Saturday, volunteers spent time Sunday cleaning up all the beads and trash left behind.
Southwest Airlines flight to Philadelphia strikes bird, safely returns to TPA: SWA spokesperson
A Southwest Airlines flight struck a bird and had to return to Tampa International Airport shortly after takeoff on Sunday, according to a SWA spokesperson.
A Southwest Airlines flight struck a bird and had to return to Tampa International Airport shortly after takeoff on Sunday, according to a SWA spokesperson.
Bicyclist struck and killed after crossing into US-41 northbound lanes: FHP
A 61-year-old bicyclist is dead after the Florida Highway Patrol says he crossed into the path of a Toyota RAV4 on US-41 south of Pennsylvania Ave on Saturday night.
A 61-year-old bicyclist is dead after the Florida Highway Patrol says he crossed into the path of a Toyota RAV4 on US-41 south of Pennsylvania Ave on Saturday night.
Gasparilla 2025: Thousands attend the annual Parade of Pirates
The 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brought an estimated 300,000 people to Bayshore Blvd on Saturday afternoon.
The 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brought an estimated 300,000 people to Bayshore Blvd on Saturday afternoon.
Partial roof collapse at Brandon Mall after fire breaks out, no injuries reported: HCFR
A fire broke out at the Brandon Mall today at a section of Sears that was under construction, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A fire broke out at the Brandon Mall today at a section of Sears that was under construction, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
East Tampa set for $80 million rejuvenation project for jobs and housing
An economic jolt is planned for East Tampa, thanks to an $80 million project planned by the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council.
An economic jolt is planned for East Tampa, thanks to an $80 million project planned by the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council.
Cold-stunned sea turtles from St. Augustine area recovering at Apollo Beach rehab center
A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.
A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.
Hillsborough deputy’s vehicle ‘intentionally’ hit by suspect trying to avoid arrest: HCSO
A suspect is in custody after intentionally hitting a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol vehicle with his car while trying to avoid an arrest, according to officials.
A suspect is in custody after intentionally hitting a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol vehicle with his car while trying to avoid an arrest, according to officials.
Tampa's tree canopy thins out following back-to-back hurricanes
Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.
Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.
Spring in the city? The plan to return nature to a hidden treasure along Bayshore Boulevard
There's water all around us that most of us don't even notice.
There's water all around us that most of us don't even notice.
Florida State Fair 2025: Here are the new foods to tempt your taste buds
From the sweet to the savory to a combination of both, the new foods at this year’s Florida State Fair may not be for the faint of heart or those with a weak stomach.
From the sweet to the savory to a combination of both, the new foods at this year’s Florida State Fair may not be for the faint of heart or those with a weak stomach.
Gasparilla safety: Tampa PD’s marine unit gearing up for pirate invasion
The Tampa Police Department’s Marine Unit is gearing up to keep boaters safe during Gasparilla on Saturday.
The Tampa Police Department’s Marine Unit is gearing up to keep boaters safe during Gasparilla on Saturday.
Ybor City pop-up exhibit features rare photos of John Lennon, the Beatles
A pop-up exhibit in Ybor City features rare photographs of the iconic John Lennon and the Beatles.
A pop-up exhibit in Ybor City features rare photographs of the iconic John Lennon and the Beatles.
Man arrested after trying to fight arson investigator at scene of fire: HCSO
A man is facing criminal charges after trying to fight an arson investigator at the scene of a fire involving two mobile homes, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A man is facing criminal charges after trying to fight an arson investigator at the scene of a fire involving two mobile homes, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
High demand forces staffing issues at Hillsborough and Pinellas County cold shelters during cold front
With many families not able to make ends meet and turn the heat on or live without a permanent roof over their heads, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties have opened up their cold weather shelters for its longest stretch on record.
With many families not able to make ends meet and turn the heat on or live without a permanent roof over their heads, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties have opened up their cold weather shelters for its longest stretch on record.
Gasparilla 2025: The famous floats that make up Tampa’s Parade of Pirates
Tampa's time-honored tradition of the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brings hundreds of thousands to the Tampa Bay area. It is the third-largest parade in the nation with nearly 150 participating floats.
Tampa's time-honored tradition of the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brings hundreds of thousands to the Tampa Bay area. It is the third-largest parade in the nation with nearly 150 participating floats.
Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship set to invade Tampa on Saturday
The Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship, surrounded by as many as 1,000 private vessels, sails into Tampa to invade the city on Saturday.
The Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship, surrounded by as many as 1,000 private vessels, sails into Tampa to invade the city on Saturday.
Tampa business owner shows off variety of antique typewriters from collection
Tampa Typewriter Co. owner Jack Armstrong has been collecting and repairing typewriters since 2017. While most of his collection features recognizable pieces, he has an affinity for the odd-looking failures from the early days of typewriters.
Tampa Typewriter Co. owner Jack Armstrong has been collecting and repairing typewriters since 2017. While most of his collection features recognizable pieces, he has an affinity for the odd-looking failures from the early days of typewriters.
Brandon man tries to take off after threatening people with a gun: HCSO
A Brandon man is facing several charges after threatening two people with a gun inside a home, according to the HIllsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A Brandon man is facing several charges after threatening two people with a gun inside a home, according to the HIllsborough County Sheriff's Office.