Tampa Water Department buying water due to lack of rain, growing population

The city’s water department started buying water from the regional water authority, called Tampa Bay Water, because consumption is up and there’s been a lack of rain, according to the Tampa Water Department.

Hillsborough leaders want emergency declaration for county, FEMA assistance post Hurricane Idalia

Hillsborough County emergency managers put in an official request to the state this week for an emergency declaration two weeks after Hurricane Idalia flooded hundreds of homes and buildings.

Tampa Bay Active Life Games seeks participants

Competing in athletics often gives senior citizens the chance to relive their glory days. 

Hillsborough County leaders host forum addressing uptick in youth gun violence

Days after a 15-year-old was gunned down in Polk County and a 13-year-old was shot by a 15-year-old in Tampa, community leaders came together to find ways to put a stop to the violence on Wednesday evening. 

Best friend of shooting victim testifies against man accused in Tampa murder trial

During the murder trial of Jaden Sauders-Rigueur, a Tampa jury heard gripping testimony from a teenage witness who saw his best friend shot to death right in front of him. 

Theme announced for 2024 Florida Strawberry Festival

The Florida Strawberry Festival announced the theme for its 2024 event; its going “Out of This World."

Bahia Beach high bacteria levels, swim advisory issued

A health advisory has been issued for Bahia Beach in Ruskin, according to the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough (DOH-Hillsborough).

Tampa Bay to host WWE's Royal Rumble in 2024

In 2024, the Tampa area will host one of WWE's biggest events, the Royal Rumble.

Bulls ready for marquee matchup with Alabama

Tuesday marked the beginning of another week for the USF football program and another game week.

Faith in Action: 'Tampa Kosher Foodies' helps to connect Jewish community with local food finds

A local woman has made it her mission to find kosher foods around the Tampa Bay Area. She's mapping out who sells what, and where you can get it, spotlighting local supermarkets, restaurants and businesses on social media.