Solar Eclipse 2024: Peak times in Tampa Bay area, how to watch rare event

A total solar eclipse will make its way through parts of the U.S. on Monday. Here's what you need to know to watch the rare celestial event in Tampa.

Several solar eclipse viewing events planned in Bay Area

While parts of the U.S. will see a total eclipse next Monday, experts say the Tampa Bay Area will see it at about 60%.

PHOTOS: Tiki hut at Mamajuana Cafe in Tampa catches fire

A giant blaze could be seen coming from a tiki hut attached to the Mamajuana Cafe on Saturday night, according to officials.

American Lung Association's annual Fight for Air Climb in Tampa raises over $160k

More than 600 people from Tampa Bay and beyond climbed 914 steps up 42 floors to the top of Tampa's Bank of America Financial building on Saturday in support of the American Lung Association at their annual "Fight for Air Climb."

‘Off the charts:’ Women’s Final Four comes to Tampa next year

This time next year, Tampa will be the main stage of women’s basketball games that get bigger every year: the NCAA Final Four.

Tampa woman accused of posing as teen for relationships with middle schoolers arrested again: Police

A 23-year-old Tampa woman was accused of posing as a homeschooled 14-year-old girl on social media and molesting middle school students. But now, she was arrested again on Thursday by the Tampa Police Department.

Sex trafficking survivor advocates for child victims as more parents are accused of exploiting their kids

Familial trafficking is an alarming trend that’s growing in many areas, including Hillsborough County, and it has law enforcement and advocates sounding the alarm on child sex crimes. 

Madonna takes stage at Amalie Arena for the first time since 1985

Madonna fans across Florida felt like they were on “holiday” as they got “into the groove” for the “material girl" herself.

Pool equipment burglars targeting South Tampa homes under construction: TPD

An alarming string of crimes targeting large and expensive pool equipment has Tampa police urging homeowners and builders to take precautions.

Plane crash injures two in Hillsborough County

Two people suffered injuries after a small plane crashed in Brandon on Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

ZooTampa welcomes rare, endangered pygmy hippo

It’s a girl! ZooTampa at Lowry Park is celebrating the birth of a rare 10-pound pygmy hippopotamus.