TECO strengthens power system with upgrades ahead of hurricane season
Hurricane preparations are a year-round job for TECO, with crews working to make sure the power grid is ready in case a storm threatens the Bay Area.
Hurricane preparations are a year-round job for TECO, with crews working to make sure the power grid is ready in case a storm threatens the Bay Area.
Prescribed burn briefly gets out of control near Upper Tampa Bay Park: Officials
A Hillsborough County prescribed burn briefly got out of control for fire crews on Thursday, according to officials.
A Hillsborough County prescribed burn briefly got out of control for fire crews on Thursday, according to officials.
Man accused of driving into Hillsborough deputies remains in state hospital
The man accused of trying to kill multiple Hillsborough County deputies by crashing his car into them last November remains in a state hospital, his attorney told a judge Thursday.
The man accused of trying to kill multiple Hillsborough County deputies by crashing his car into them last November remains in a state hospital, his attorney told a judge Thursday.
10 kittens rescued from Dover house fire that sent 1 to hospital
A house fire that sent one person to the hospital and led to the rescue of 10 kittens is under investigation.
A house fire that sent one person to the hospital and led to the rescue of 10 kittens is under investigation.
Police chase ends in deadly multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland
An innocent person was killed, and several others were injured when a vehicle being chased by police crashed at a Lakeland intersection, according to the Plant City Police Department.
An innocent person was killed, and several others were injured when a vehicle being chased by police crashed at a Lakeland intersection, according to the Plant City Police Department.
Alan Jackson tour coming to Tampa
Country singer Alan Jackson is bringing his ‘Last Call: One More for the Road Tour’ to Tampa next year.
Country singer Alan Jackson is bringing his ‘Last Call: One More for the Road Tour’ to Tampa next year.
Northern lights could be visible in Florida again in June
The very same northern lights display that lit up the sky across the country, including Florida, earlier this month could be visible again in June.
The very same northern lights display that lit up the sky across the country, including Florida, earlier this month could be visible again in June.
Over 1-in-4 Floridians would ignore evacuations during hurricane: AAA
AAA released its annual Hurricane Season survey, sharing that more than one in every four Floridians would ignore evacuation warnings for a hurricane.
AAA released its annual Hurricane Season survey, sharing that more than one in every four Floridians would ignore evacuation warnings for a hurricane.
FHSAA replaces use of word 'gender' with 'sex' under new bylaw changes
A new change in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s bylaws includes replacing mentions of the word ‘gender’ with the word ‘sex.’
A new change in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s bylaws includes replacing mentions of the word ‘gender’ with the word ‘sex.’
University of Tampa women's lacrosse wins first-ever national championship
The University of Tampa women's lacrosse team are national champions for the first time in program history after winning it all over the weekend.
The University of Tampa women's lacrosse team are national champions for the first time in program history after winning it all over the weekend.
Honey the husky improving after health problems discovered following return to shelter
A husky that was returned after an adoption event for "being boring" is getting a fresh start. Honey the Husky has garnered the attention of thousands on social media when it was shared that a Tampa family that adopted her during a Mega Adoption event returned her for not eating, drinking, or interacting.
A husky that was returned after an adoption event for "being boring" is getting a fresh start. Honey the Husky has garnered the attention of thousands on social media when it was shared that a Tampa family that adopted her during a Mega Adoption event returned her for not eating, drinking, or interacting.
Man critically hurt after setting himself on fire inside Publix in Plant City: Police
A man is in critical condition at the hospital after Plant City police say he set himself on fire inside a Publix store.
A man is in critical condition at the hospital after Plant City police say he set himself on fire inside a Publix store.
USF track and field team sends program-record 12 to NCAA Championships
Erik Jenkins first came to Tampa five years ago ready to take over a USF track and field program that had seen success, but only in bits and pieces in its history.
Erik Jenkins first came to Tampa five years ago ready to take over a USF track and field program that had seen success, but only in bits and pieces in its history.
TPA welcomes new canine to its K-9 bomb squad ahead of busy summer travel season
The Tampa International Airport Police Department welcomed a new canine to its K-9 bomb squad ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
The Tampa International Airport Police Department welcomed a new canine to its K-9 bomb squad ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
Florida named the shark attack capital of the world, again
It should come as no surprise that the Sunshine State has been recognized as the shark attack capital of the world for 2023 once again.
It should come as no surprise that the Sunshine State has been recognized as the shark attack capital of the world for 2023 once again.
Florida becomes first state in the U.S. to allow C-sections outside of hospitals
This spring, Florida lawmakers quietly passed a new health bill that allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals.
This spring, Florida lawmakers quietly passed a new health bill that allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals.
FL Supreme Court allows police to force drivers out of car for K-9 search
A recent ruling from the highest court in Florida introduces new guidance for officers during traffic stops in the Sunshine State.
A recent ruling from the highest court in Florida introduces new guidance for officers during traffic stops in the Sunshine State.
Groups pushing back against TECO rate hike proposal: 'Corporate greed, not corporate need'
A local coalition of environmental groups is fighting against a proposed TECO rate increase at the start of 2025 with a "No Rate Hike" pledge.
A local coalition of environmental groups is fighting against a proposed TECO rate increase at the start of 2025 with a "No Rate Hike" pledge.
Large fire at former Sonny's BBQ shuts down portion of Busch Boulevard in Tampa for hours
Firefighters battled a large fire at a former Sonny's BBQ restaurant in Tampa, shutting down a stretch of eastbound Busch Boulevard for more than three hours Tuesday night.
Firefighters battled a large fire at a former Sonny's BBQ restaurant in Tampa, shutting down a stretch of eastbound Busch Boulevard for more than three hours Tuesday night.
Tampa mother accused of strangling, killing 18-year-old daughter inside home
A Tampa woman faces a murder charge after police say she strangled her 18-year-old daughter inside a home earlier this month.
A Tampa woman faces a murder charge after police say she strangled her 18-year-old daughter inside a home earlier this month.