Tropical Storm Fay returns to the Atlantic while another system forms off Africa

Multiple severe weather systems are threatening coasts across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans as a Nor'easter develops along the East Coast and major hurricanes track through the Pacific.

App grabs online attention over alternative approach to networking in Tampa

Clockout, which first gained popularity in New York City in 2024, has since expanded its presence in Tampa and is built around connecting professionals in person through clubs and meetups.

Hall of Famer Warren Sapp files federal lawsuit against Tampa over City Hall incident

Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Tampa after police removed him from City Hall during a city council meeting on Sept. 17.

Brandon cemetery vandalism: Relocated confederate statue decapitated

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after someone cut the head off one of two soldiers on a Confederate monument at the Brandon Family Cemetery.

Tampa woman killed after car crashes into bus stop; driver charged with DUI manslaughter: FHP

A 49-year-old woman was killed and a man is facing a DUI manslaughter charge after a sedan crashed into a woman at a bus stop Tuesday night near Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tampa weather: Drier air to clear rain by weekend

A 40-50% chance of rain in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday will drop off significantly as a northern low-pressure system pushes drier air into Florida ahead of the weekend.

Tampa death investigation launched after deputy spots woman's body on road

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a deputy found a woman's body on the side of a Tampa road Tuesday morning.

Tampa teen found safely after statewide missing child alert

A Tampa teen who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert on Wednesday morning has been safely located and is being reunited with her family. No other details were provided. 

Brandon nonprofit uses board games to teach social skills

A Brandon therapist is using board games to give children and adults a safe place to practice social skills while working through real-world challenges.

East Coast faces weekend storm risks while Hurricane Polo churns in Pacific

Hurricane Polo is moving along Mexico's coastline as a powerful 155 mph storm, while a separate Atlantic system threatens to bring heavy rain, strong winds and severe coastal erosion to the Northeast this weekend.

College scam prevention: Young adults lose $490M a year, according to FTC

Young adults are becoming prime targets for scams and fraud, prompting new partnerships at The University of Tampa to combat the growing issue.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay unearths 1962 time capsule

As the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay prepare for their centennial exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center, staff discovered a time capsule from 1962. 

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. hiring 100 workers for new hotel, restaurant in Ybor City

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is hosting a two-day job fair to hire 100 people for its new hotel, restaurant and cigar lounge – all set to open across the street from the cigar factory in about nine weeks.

East Coast Nor'easter to send dry air to Florida as Tropical Storm Fay fades

Tropical Storm Fay continues to weaken thousands of miles out at sea as forecasters monitor two other Atlantic systems that could bring East Coast weather impacts and push dry air into Florida.

Amendment 3: Clearwater plans for potential $20M revenue loss

Cities and counties across Florida are preparing for possible budget cuts as voters get ready to decide whether to expand the state’s homestead property tax exemption.

City breaks ground on Fire Station 24 in North Tampa after years of delays

Tampa Fire Rescue broke ground Monday on Fire Station 24, moving forward on a long-delayed project to improve emergency response times in North Tampa.