Florida SNAP changes to limit sugary foods could strain Bay Area food banks
A major change to SNAP benefits in Florida could soon impact what thousands of families are able to put on the table.
A major change to SNAP benefits in Florida could soon impact what thousands of families are able to put on the table.
Tampa hosts round two of men's NCAA March Madness
Tampa has not hosted the men's March Madness tournament in 15 years.
Tampa has not hosted the men's March Madness tournament in 15 years.
Tampa men accused of stealing rare Pokémon card worth over $1K: HCSO
A pair of Tampa men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a rare Pokémon card valued at more than $1,000, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A pair of Tampa men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a rare Pokémon card valued at more than $1,000, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Giancarlo's invites customers in for coffee or a nightcap at North Hyde Park location
Giancarlo's offers a quick-service grab and go menu for breakfast and lunch to accommodate people and their workday schedule.
Giancarlo's offers a quick-service grab and go menu for breakfast and lunch to accommodate people and their workday schedule.
USF's Bryan Hodgson named Providence head coach
University of South Florida men’s basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson is leaving the program after one season to take over as the new head coach at Providence College, according to an announcement from USF Vice President of Athletics Rob Higgins on Sunday.
University of South Florida men’s basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson is leaving the program after one season to take over as the new head coach at Providence College, according to an announcement from USF Vice President of Athletics Rob Higgins on Sunday.
Man shot, killed near I-4 and Plant City: HCSO
Detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed near Interstate 4 and Plant City early Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed near Interstate 4 and Plant City early Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa all-abilities playground renamed to honor 2023 Ybor City mass shooting victim
The city of Tampa is turning heartbreak into hope, honoring a young man’s life with a space designed for joy, inclusion and community.
The city of Tampa is turning heartbreak into hope, honoring a young man’s life with a space designed for joy, inclusion and community.
Puerto Rican fast casual puts potatoes on the menu in Brandon
The name is Super Potatoes, and the idea behind the Brandon restaurant is to blend Puerto Rican influences with the safe staple of a baked potato as the building block of the meal.
The name is Super Potatoes, and the idea behind the Brandon restaurant is to blend Puerto Rican influences with the safe staple of a baked potato as the building block of the meal.
Wildlife sanctuary releases two bobcats in Hillsborough County after rehabbing them
Two bobcats are now living on their own in the wild on the coast of Old Tampa Bay. They now call Upper Tampa Bay Park in Hillsborough County home.
Two bobcats are now living on their own in the wild on the coast of Old Tampa Bay. They now call Upper Tampa Bay Park in Hillsborough County home.
Hillsborough water main construction: Sales drop 60% for Bloomingdale businesses
A construction project to build a major water main is causing several businesses in Eastern Hillsborough County to see sales drop by 60 percent.
A construction project to build a major water main is causing several businesses in Eastern Hillsborough County to see sales drop by 60 percent.
Tampa mentioned in evidence being considered in Live Nation & Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit
Tampa is at the center of an antitrust lawsuit as a judge is set to decide if messages between two Live Nation employees are admissible.
Tampa is at the center of an antitrust lawsuit as a judge is set to decide if messages between two Live Nation employees are admissible.
Missing Tampa girl found safe after statewide alert
A 12-year-old Tampa girl has been found safe after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued Friday.
A 12-year-old Tampa girl has been found safe after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued Friday.
Hillsborough Pet Resource Center at capacity: How to foster at Tampa's open-admission shelter
Hillsborough County’s only open-admission pet shelter is facing a relentless challenge: too many animals and not enough homes.
Hillsborough County’s only open-admission pet shelter is facing a relentless challenge: too many animals and not enough homes.
Inside CENTCOM: MacDill Air Force Base is center of U.S. military operations in Middle East
As military bases around the country ramp up security, experts say MacDill Air Force Base plays a vital role in U.S. military operations.
As military bases around the country ramp up security, experts say MacDill Air Force Base plays a vital role in U.S. military operations.
Plant City fertilizer company talks rising costs of nitrogen-based fertilizer, diesel fuel amid Iran conflict
The Iranian conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the price of fertilizer and diesel fuel.
The Iranian conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the price of fertilizer and diesel fuel.
Feeding Tampa Bay’s new medical clinic sees growing demand: ‘Meeting People Where They Are’
With slashed federal healthcare funding and the partial government shutdown, Bay Area organizations are doing what they can to bring free health care to the people that need it most.
With slashed federal healthcare funding and the partial government shutdown, Bay Area organizations are doing what they can to bring free health care to the people that need it most.
Bay Area gas prices near $4: The mental toll on drivers and financial strain on small businesses
According to new data from AAA, average gas prices in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Sarasota Counties are currently sitting just pennies below $4 a gallon.
According to new data from AAA, average gas prices in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Sarasota Counties are currently sitting just pennies below $4 a gallon.
Kids receive crash course in performing arts at New Tampa Performing Arts Center Spring Break Camp
Twenty kids are spending their spring breaks learning all about performing arts at Encore! Camp at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC).
Twenty kids are spending their spring breaks learning all about performing arts at Encore! Camp at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC).
Hillsborough deputies dismantle $388K multi-state luxury car theft ring; 3 arrested
Hillsborough County deputies have dismantled a multi-state theft ring that specialized in "high-end" vehicle heists and VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) swapping.
Hillsborough County deputies have dismantled a multi-state theft ring that specialized in "high-end" vehicle heists and VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) swapping.
Tampa rent finally drops, but locals still pay 35% more than before the pandemic
Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.
Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.



















