Tampa Pig Jig rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton

Country fans will have to wait a few more weeks to go hog wild at the Tampa Pig Jig. 

Man found dead in Hillsborough River: TPD

Tampa police are investigating after a man’s body was found in the Hillsborough River on Monday afternoon. 

Plant City mobile home community devastated in wake of Hurricane Milton

You didn't have to live along the coast to see damage from Hurricane Milton. The storm dumped so much water across the Bay Area that communities that don't normally flood saw high water seep into their streets and homes. 

Tampa Bay Downs delays 2024 opening

Tampa Bay Downs has announced that it has pushed back the opening day of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4, because of lingering standing water on the track and damage to barn roofs caused by Hurricane Milton.

Safe and sound: Stingrays removed from Tropicana Field

The Florida Aquarium announced they have moved seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to their home at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. 

'Day-to-day basis': Hillsborough announces school closures Tuesday

Hillsborough County Public Schools has announced that it will remain closed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, as it continues to recover from Hurricane Milton's devastating impacts on the region.

TECO leaders asking for patience as crews make progress restoring power

As of Monday morning, about 190,000 TECO customers remain without power. At its peak, TECO saw about 600,000 outages from Hurricane Milton. Since the storm, about 6,000 line workers have been working around the clock to get the power back on.

President Biden tours Hurricane Milton damage in Bay Area

President Joe Biden arrived at MacDill Air Force Base on Sunday morning, met by US Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers.

Hillsborough County extends State of Emergency and closes shelters

Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the Local State of Emergency in Hillsborough County after Hurricane Milton. It has announced the closures of all three hurricane-related shelters. 

Hillsborough County issues rabies alert

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued a rabies alert.

Boil water notice lifted in Seffner and North Brandon after Hurricane Milton

Hillsborough County lifted a precautionary boil water order for residents of Seffner and North Brandon on Saturday. The order, which had been in effect since Oct. 10, affected nearly 4,000 residents.

Hurricane Milton: Gas distribution underway after Port Tampa Bay impacted by power issues

Port Tampa Bay officials confirmed tankers were starting to pick up and deliver fuel to area gas stations Friday afternoon, after Hurricane Milton caused power issues at the port’s private fuel terminals.