Monster Jam roars through Tampa this weekend

Raymond James Stadium will be roaring this weekend, as Monster Jam comes to town. The two-day event will feature male and female drivers performing stunts and racing in 12,000-pound trucks.

New calculator shows what Florida’s proposed property tax cuts could do to your bill

Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s office launched a new Proposed Tax Legislation Estimator Thursday, giving homeowners a way to plug in their property and see estimated outcomes under multiple property tax proposals being debated in Tallahassee.

Free disaster kits handed out to Tampa residents ahead of 2026 hurricane season

It’s early to be thinking about disaster preparedness, but many communities are still rebuilding after Milton and Helene in 2024. A nonprofit helped make sure Tampa residents jumpstart their readiness with free kits.

Former Leto High School teacher arrested for 'inappropriate conduct' with student: HCSO

A former Tampa high school teacher has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in "inappropriate conduct" with a student on campus, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Local painters help Valrico nonprofit working to open its first transitional home for young women

The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.

Tampa’s Black History Museum seeks community donations ahead of 2027 opening

As Black History Month comes to a close, work is already well underway on a lasting tribute to the community’s legacy: the Tampa Black History Museum.

Tampa athlete hosting 60K to benefit St. Joseph's Children's Hospital

For the second year in a row, Jovany Ruiz, an athlete in the Tampa Bay area, is bringing fitness to his community. He is hosting the "St. Joseph's Community Race," a free 5K race for families and kids to come together to help support children receiving treatment at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.

Tampa crime drops in 2025, outpacing national trend: TPD

The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city. 

More budget airline deals announced for Tampa Bay travelers

Breeze Airways announced three new nonstop flights out of Tampa International Airport (TPA) starting this summer. 

Old hobbies making a comeback with the younger generations

Old hobbies are making a comeback with the younger generations as more and more are looking to find more hobbies to do other than scrolling through their phones.

Tampa Bay leaders calling poor diets a public health crisis

Poor diets are now the leading cause of death, according to a new strategy report from Feeding Tampa Bay that reframes hunger as a full-scale public health crisis.

Final eBike Rodeo Wednesday tonight: Tampa residents can score up to $3,000 toward new ride

The City of Tampa will hold its final eBike Rodeo from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Himes Sports Complex. The event is part of the 2026 eBike Voucher Program, which awards up to $3,000 off the purchase of a brand-new electric bike.