Rise in interest rates affecting Tampa housing market

Homes for sale are staying on the market for an average of 23 days longer than this time last year, according to Greater Tampa Realtors.

$740 million worth of improvements needed for nearly 200 Tampa parks

The city of Tampa is looking at what needs to happen to keep its nearly 200 parks in top shape, and the master plan estimates the improvements at more than $740 million.

New breed of termites invading South Tampa

A new type of termite is invading the Tampa area, experts at the University of Florida warned Friday.

Ruskin victim who survived machete attack to be star witness for state

According to prosecutors, Jason Hartness was high on meth when he armed himself with a machete and stabbed a Ruskin man to death. 

Seffner driver concerned over 'popping' headrest in 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

There have been no recalls about the defective headrest at this time, but the parent company of Dodge are aware of similar reports. Active head restraints are meant to deploy during a crash protect the head from whiplash.

New professional women’s soccer league coming to Tampa in 2024

Ybor city is one of the proposed locations for the new professional women's soccer league. This is the first time Tampa Bay will have a women's soccer team.

Researchers find growing challenges for Florida's strawberry industry

The changing climate could knock Hillsborough County out of the sweet spot for strawberries, according to findings in a new report.

$50,000 reward offered in Tampa letter carrier robbery

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward to anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction in the robbery of USPS letter carrier in Tampa on Monday, May 15. 

Hillsborough County inspectors hope to make a splash when it comes to swimming pool safety

School is almost out for the summer, and many families may be spending their days by the pool, which is why officials in Hillsborough County want to help keep everyone safe near the water.

Tampa police officer connects with community through department program

Tampa Police Officer Stefon Filer is participating in some non-traditional policing. He's helping teens learn how to iron, fill out resumes, and conduct job interviews at Hillsborough High School.

Hillsborough emergency officials prepare hurricane shelters with two weeks until 2023 season

Hillsborough Emergency Management officials want residents to know that hurricane shelters should be a last resort. Bedding is not provided and pets are housed in separate places from their owners.

Tampa Pride on the River canceled after Gov. DeSantis signs bill targeting drag shows

This year's Tampa Pride on the River event has been canceled following Governor Ron DeSantis signing multiple bills into law Wednesday, including one that critics call the "anti-drag" bill. 

Mail thieves target South Tampa neighborhood

USPS is beefing up security after an increase in mail thefts across the country and residents in South Tampa say they've been seeing the problem first-hand and would like something to be done about it.