Westbound I-4 lanes closes overnight at Tampa's Malfunction Junction
All westbound lanes of I-4 through downtown Tampa will close overnight, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday.
All westbound lanes of I-4 through downtown Tampa will close overnight, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday.
DHS considering FEMA cuts as president’s review commission still waits to present findings
The Homeland Security Secretary reportedly plans to not renew the contracts of up to 1,000 workers who often serve as "boots on the ground" during disaster recovery.
The Homeland Security Secretary reportedly plans to not renew the contracts of up to 1,000 workers who often serve as "boots on the ground" during disaster recovery.
Movers and realtors say Florida ranked second in growth in 2025
More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.
More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.
Florida State Fair debuts new foods for 2026
The Florida State Fair is right around the corner and that means new, unusual food combinations will be making their debut.
The Florida State Fair is right around the corner and that means new, unusual food combinations will be making their debut.
Dog found dead inside Ruskin home that caught fire: HCFR
A house fire in Ruskin claimed the life of a dog on Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A house fire in Ruskin claimed the life of a dog on Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Tampa Bay Navy veteran receives wheelchair upgrade
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II received a new all-terrain wheelchair on Wednesday morning, courtesy of Freedom Alliance.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II received a new all-terrain wheelchair on Wednesday morning, courtesy of Freedom Alliance.
Portion of Upper Tampa Bay Trail closes for repairs starting on Jan. 7
Hillsborough County has closed a portion of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, so crews can replace a large culvert underneath the trail that was damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hillsborough County has closed a portion of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, so crews can replace a large culvert underneath the trail that was damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Nearly century-old American Legion post in Riverview faces possible closure: 'It's home'
Leaders at the American Legion Alafia Post 148 in Riverview say the building itself is now at risk. The post, which is turning 80 this year, is dealing with peeling stucco, roof and gutter problems, and ongoing drainage and septic issues.
Leaders at the American Legion Alafia Post 148 in Riverview say the building itself is now at risk. The post, which is turning 80 this year, is dealing with peeling stucco, roof and gutter problems, and ongoing drainage and septic issues.
Tampa police officer, other driver taken to hospital after crash: TPD
A Tampa police officer and another driver were taken to the hospital after a crash in South Tampa Tuesday evening, according to officials.
A Tampa police officer and another driver were taken to the hospital after a crash in South Tampa Tuesday evening, according to officials.
TECO customers hit with fourth rate hike in last 13 months
Once again, TECO customers are seeing higher electric bills after a new base rate increase. This marks the fourth time TECO bills have gone up over the last 13 months.
Once again, TECO customers are seeing higher electric bills after a new base rate increase. This marks the fourth time TECO bills have gone up over the last 13 months.
Tampa leaders give update on next phase of West River BUILD Project
The next phase of the Tampa West River BUILD project is focused on improving connections between downtown and the surrounding West Tampa neighborhoods.
The next phase of the Tampa West River BUILD project is focused on improving connections between downtown and the surrounding West Tampa neighborhoods.
Tampa Police Department rolls out AI technology to help officers, dispatchers
Tampa police officers have several new AI-powered tools to help them on the scene.
Tampa police officers have several new AI-powered tools to help them on the scene.
Tampa Solid Waste Department starts trash, recycling bin cleaning service
The Tampa Department of Solid Waste said it can help residents with a fresh, clean start to the year. It’s offering a new cleaning service for residents and businesses.
The Tampa Department of Solid Waste said it can help residents with a fresh, clean start to the year. It’s offering a new cleaning service for residents and businesses.
Encaustic artists hope Carrollwood exhibition highlights 'painting with wax'
A new Carrollwood Cultural Center exhibition, "Encaustic Impressions: A Florida Wax Show," shows what artists can create when they "paint with wax."
A new Carrollwood Cultural Center exhibition, "Encaustic Impressions: A Florida Wax Show," shows what artists can create when they "paint with wax."
Historic Mirasol apartments on Davis Islands up for hotel rezoning after hurricane damage
The Mirasol, one of the first buildings constructed on Davis Islands, is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building. Its new owners are asking the City of Tampa to approve a rezoning that would allow the property to be converted into a more than 110-room boutique hotel with additional condominiums.
The Mirasol, one of the first buildings constructed on Davis Islands, is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building. Its new owners are asking the City of Tampa to approve a rezoning that would allow the property to be converted into a more than 110-room boutique hotel with additional condominiums.
Woman living abroad in Australia surprises best friend at Lightning home game: 'Tears were shed'
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
Fire tears through vehicles at Grand Hyatt hotel garage: TFR
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Buddy Baseball opens new accessible field for players with special needs
On Monday morning, Buddy Baseball celebrated the opening of their new accessible field for players with special needs.
On Monday morning, Buddy Baseball celebrated the opening of their new accessible field for players with special needs.
Body found in pond near International Plaza: Police
Tampa police are investigating after they say a body was pulled from a retention pond near International Plaza on Monday morning.
Tampa police are investigating after they say a body was pulled from a retention pond near International Plaza on Monday morning.
FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers retires after nearly 40 years at WTVT
Lloyd Sowers knows the story of the Tampa Bay area. He's been telling it for more than 38 years, ever since he first walked through the doors of what was then called "Pulse 13," and he is retiring on Monday.
Lloyd Sowers knows the story of the Tampa Bay area. He's been telling it for more than 38 years, ever since he first walked through the doors of what was then called "Pulse 13," and he is retiring on Monday.