Lightning owner Jeff Vinik looking to sell portions of team, reportedly valued at nearly $2 billion

The Tampa Bay Lightning could soon be worth nearly $2 billion, according to Sportnet, which broke the story late Tuesday that owner Jeff Vinik is considering selling portions of the team.

Hillsborough commissioners approve tax referendum for November ballot while county, district await appeal

Officials with Hillsborough County Public Schools said they expect a final court ruling to come down by next Monday regarding the district's legal fight with the county commission over a proposed property tax hike to pay for teacher salaries.

Bay Area culinary center offers cooking classes for kids during summer

At AJ’s Kitchen Drawer in Tampa, the culinary center is usually filled with the sights and sounds of cooking. During the summer, kids cook the cuisine.

Hurricane Charley 20 years later: Remembering the devastating storm

It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.

Was Babe Ruth's longest home run hit in Tampa or St. Pete? 'It depends on who you ask'

Ninety-five years ago this week, Babe Ruth became the first MLB player ever to hit 500 home runs, but what may have been the Babe's longest blast happened ten years earlier.

Bay Area photographer wins international competition, photo chosen for display at TPA

Photographers from 59 different countries applied for the 13th annual Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) 2024 International Photography Competition. After 2,557 submissions, 23 winners were chosen for display at the Tampa International Airport.

Photo Gallery: Students head back to school in the Tampa Bay area

Students are heading back to school for the 2024-2025 school year in the Tampa Bay area. Here are some viewer-submitted pictures of students' first days back.

Man wanted for stabbing mother to death in Brandon home: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies are searching for a man who they say stabbed his 64-year-old mother to death in her own home in Brandon.

First day of school for Tampa Bay area students, teachers: what you need to know

All of our Tampa Bay area schools are back in session on Monday, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know as students and teachers head back to the classroom.