Tampa Bay Area fire departments team up for holiday safety demonstrations

Tampa Fire Rescue, along with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Temple Terrace Fire Department, and Plant City Fire Rescue, came together Friday morning for their annual holiday safety demonstrations. 

Fire training sends flames into sky at Tampa International Airport: 'We need to be prepared'

You may have seen or spotted a thick plume of black smoke rising above Tampa International Airport. Don’t worry, though, the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Division has been performing training exercises after sunset this week.

40,000 rubber flamingos to float down river to help raise money for sick children

This Saturday, thousands of adopted rubber flamingos will race down the water at John's Pass in a massive fundraising event, all to benefit local children battling life-threatening illnesses.

Cancer patients get behind-the scenes with pics and pucks from Tampa Bay Lightning

Before the puck drops at Benchmark International Arena Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning offered an uplifting, behind-the-scenes experience for cancer patients going through the most challenging moments of their lives.

FDA approves new specialized glasses to help children with nearsightedness

The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages 6 to 12 years old.

Christmas Lane brings 1.5 million lights to Plant City

Christmas Lane is back for the holiday season in Plant City, transforming part of the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds into a massive walk-through winter wonderland.

USF names Ohio State offensive coordinator as new head football coach

University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced that Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at the University of South Florida.

Man found guilty after plowing into group outside Tampa strip club with semi-truck, killing 1

The man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club was found guilty on all counts on Wednesday after a trial that lasted two days. 

City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage

The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."

PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.

Governor DeSantis announces over $112M in grants to improve state’s water quality and supply

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.

Good Samaritan saves 81-year-old woman after fall into pond in Riverview

Andrew Johnson never expected to become a hero on Tuesday night, but when he noticed a woman falling into a pond, he didn't hesitate. 

Crews continue dismantling Howard Frankland Bridge's aging northbound span

Motorists crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge are seeing a dramatically different view this month as construction crews continue dismantling the aging northbound span.