Heat advisory in effect for Tampa Bay area this 4th of July
Tampa Bay area residents are in store for a sweltering 4th of July this year, and a heat advisory is in effect for most of our area.
Tampa Bay area residents are in store for a sweltering 4th of July this year, and a heat advisory is in effect for most of our area.
Tampa Bay area resident Miki Sudo breaks women's hot dog eating contest record
Miki Sudo, of Port Richey, made history in the hot dog eating contest, eating a record 51 hot dogs and buns en route to her 10th victory in the women's competition.
Miki Sudo, of Port Richey, made history in the hot dog eating contest, eating a record 51 hot dogs and buns en route to her 10th victory in the women's competition.
Some dogs return to Hillsborough County animal shelter after dog flu outbreak
This week, 60 dogs returned to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center (PRC) after all dogs were moved out of the facility to an offsite location thanks to a dog flu outbreak.
This week, 60 dogs returned to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center (PRC) after all dogs were moved out of the facility to an offsite location thanks to a dog flu outbreak.
18-time convicted felon arrested for drug trafficking in Hillsborough County
A Hillsborough County man who is no stranger to crime is back behind bars.
A Hillsborough County man who is no stranger to crime is back behind bars.
Boater dead, another seriously hurt after vessel crashes near Howard Frankland Bridge: FWC
One boater is missing, and another is hospitalized with serious injuries following a crash early Wednesday morning.
One boater is missing, and another is hospitalized with serious injuries following a crash early Wednesday morning.
'Wrong place, wrong time:' Police increase reward 1 year after July 4 shooting death of 7-year-old
One year has passed, and the memorial along the Courtney Campbell Causeway remains for a 7-year-old who was shot and killed in Tampa last 4th of July.
One year has passed, and the memorial along the Courtney Campbell Causeway remains for a 7-year-old who was shot and killed in Tampa last 4th of July.
Tampa couple among Caribbean tourists trapped in Hurricane Beryl’s path: 'We're being hopeful'
Travel across the Caribbean is being disrupted by such a powerful hurricane, so early in the season.
Travel across the Caribbean is being disrupted by such a powerful hurricane, so early in the season.
Jamaican-Americans in Florida nervous as Hurricane Beryl heads towards island
With more than 311,000 Jamaicans living in Florida, many are concerned about loved ones in the path of Hurricane Beryl.
With more than 311,000 Jamaicans living in Florida, many are concerned about loved ones in the path of Hurricane Beryl.
Tampa mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son, covering up child abuse: 'This is a heinous crime'
A mother was arrested on Monday night after police discovered that she was responsible for the death of her 4-year-old son, according to officials.
A mother was arrested on Monday night after police discovered that she was responsible for the death of her 4-year-old son, according to officials.
My Safe Florida Home Program reopens: How to apply
The My Safe Florida Home Program, helping cut property insurance costs for Floridians, reopened on Monday and will start offering grants again.
The My Safe Florida Home Program, helping cut property insurance costs for Floridians, reopened on Monday and will start offering grants again.
Neighbors discuss public safety in North Tampa after recent violence
Public safety was on the agenda for some North Tampa neighbors, a week after the Tampa Police Department hosted a community meeting to discuss the recent gun violence.
Public safety was on the agenda for some North Tampa neighbors, a week after the Tampa Police Department hosted a community meeting to discuss the recent gun violence.
Keystone residents protest affordable housing project plans: 'Not my backyard'
Community members in Keystone are coming out against plans for a new development they say will cause more traffic and overcrowding issues in the area. It’s part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Live Local Act to push for more affordable housing across the state, but Hillsborough County residents say it will badly impact their community.
Community members in Keystone are coming out against plans for a new development they say will cause more traffic and overcrowding issues in the area. It’s part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Live Local Act to push for more affordable housing across the state, but Hillsborough County residents say it will badly impact their community.
New law designates Veterans Florida as initial point of employment resources for veterans
Florida has one of the largest veteran populations in the country.
Florida has one of the largest veteran populations in the country.
Tampa gearing up for Boom by the Bay celebration
The mayor of Tampa and other city leaders are gearing up for the annual Boom by the Bay celebration on July 4.
The mayor of Tampa and other city leaders are gearing up for the annual Boom by the Bay celebration on July 4.
Teen injured during shooting near Tampa apartments, police investigating
A 16-year-old boy was injured during a shooting near Brandywine Apartments on Monday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 16-year-old boy was injured during a shooting near Brandywine Apartments on Monday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
MacDill airman convicted after getting caught trying to have sex with 14-year-old during undercover operation
An airman stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa tried to have sex with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl two years ago, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg on Monday.
An airman stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa tried to have sex with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl two years ago, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg on Monday.
Supreme Court: Florida, Texas social media laws need more review
The Supreme Court on Monday kept a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.
The Supreme Court on Monday kept a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.
New Florida laws going into effect on July 1: Here are some of the highlights
Governor Ron DeSantis has been busy over the last couple months, signing a plethora of bills into law, and on Monday, over 150 of those bills will go into effect.
Governor Ron DeSantis has been busy over the last couple months, signing a plethora of bills into law, and on Monday, over 150 of those bills will go into effect.
Tampa coffeehouse cultivating inclusivity by hiring people with disabilities
Coffee Uniting People (CUP) is creating inclusive opportunities in the Bay Area.
Coffee Uniting People (CUP) is creating inclusive opportunities in the Bay Area.
Freedom Sales Tax Holiday: What you can buy tax-free in Florida this July
The newly reinstated Freedom Sales Tax Holiday kicks off on July 1, giving Florida consumers the opportunity to buy a plethora of recreational items tax-free.
The newly reinstated Freedom Sales Tax Holiday kicks off on July 1, giving Florida consumers the opportunity to buy a plethora of recreational items tax-free.