Gasparilla Music Festival recycles tunes, helps kids keep the music going all year long
The three-day Gasparilla Music Festival isn’t just about the bands on stage, the festival actually helps keep the music going all year round by gifting instruments to Bay Area students.
The three-day Gasparilla Music Festival isn’t just about the bands on stage, the festival actually helps keep the music going all year round by gifting instruments to Bay Area students.
Allergy season hits Floridians hard as warm temperatures spring early
Congestion, watery eyes, runny nose; they're symptoms many Floridians know well, but this year, allergy season came early with an unseasonably warm December.
Congestion, watery eyes, runny nose; they're symptoms many Floridians know well, but this year, allergy season came early with an unseasonably warm December.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Tampa-based group of military veterans says 2nd rescue operation of Americans underway
Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based nonprofit rescue group made up of mostly military veterans, says its second rescue operation to evacuate Americans from Ukraine is underway amid Russia's invasion into the country.
Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based nonprofit rescue group made up of mostly military veterans, says its second rescue operation to evacuate Americans from Ukraine is underway amid Russia's invasion into the country.
‘Where’s your compassion?’ Speakers make plea for rent control, Tampa city council explores other solutions
On Thursday, Tampa City Council was flooded with pleas from people asking them to take action against out-of-control rising rent. While they did come up with a few solutions, they stopped short of declaring an emergency, which would've put rent control up for a vote.
On Thursday, Tampa City Council was flooded with pleas from people asking them to take action against out-of-control rising rent. While they did come up with a few solutions, they stopped short of declaring an emergency, which would've put rent control up for a vote.
Russia-Ukraine conflict: What led to invasion?
The world’s eyes are on Ukraine as Russian forces continue their assault on Ukrainian land as Russian president Vladimir Putin angles for control.
The world’s eyes are on Ukraine as Russian forces continue their assault on Ukrainian land as Russian president Vladimir Putin angles for control.
Florida gas prices may go up as Russian conflict with Ukraine plays out
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending shock and concern across the globe. The first direct impact most Americans might feel will be at the gas pump.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending shock and concern across the globe. The first direct impact most Americans might feel will be at the gas pump.
Globs of grease, baby wipes form 'fatburg,' cause sewage spills in Tampa
So-called fatburgs are causing major sewage backups in parts of Tampa. Officials are warning residents not to pour grease down drains, and not to flush any type of wipes -- even the "flushable" ones -- to prevent more wastewater spills from happening.
So-called fatburgs are causing major sewage backups in parts of Tampa. Officials are warning residents not to pour grease down drains, and not to flush any type of wipes -- even the "flushable" ones -- to prevent more wastewater spills from happening.
Ukrainian student at USF feels 'like the most lonely person in the world' as family back home prepares for war
It is an unenviable position, being in Tampa, Florida as family members back home, thousands of miles away, are under attack by Russia.
It is an unenviable position, being in Tampa, Florida as family members back home, thousands of miles away, are under attack by Russia.
Tampa-based group of military veterans says it's helping Americans evacuate Ukraine
Project Dynamo is a non-profit organization in Tampa made up of volunteers, many of them current and former military members, who are trying to evacuate two dozen Americans from Ukraine.
Project Dynamo is a non-profit organization in Tampa made up of volunteers, many of them current and former military members, who are trying to evacuate two dozen Americans from Ukraine.
Overnight fire breaks out at Quadro Supermarket in Tampa
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire at a Tampa grocery store.
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire at a Tampa grocery store.
Man accused of stabbing Tampa bus driver to death is mentally ill, defense attorneys say
After nearly three years the murder trial of Justin McGriff began Wednesday.
After nearly three years the murder trial of Justin McGriff began Wednesday.
Tampa neighborhood on alert after lead warning
Hillsborough County air quality officials are cautioning residents near a Tampa factory not to spend a lot of time outside after monitors picked up on higher lead levels.
Hillsborough County air quality officials are cautioning residents near a Tampa factory not to spend a lot of time outside after monitors picked up on higher lead levels.
SunTrust customers take to social media after being locked out of accounts following Truist merger
Thousands of SunTrust Bank customers reported having trouble using their new debit cards Wednesday, days after SunTrust Bank merged with Truist Bank to create the nation's 10th largest bank.
Thousands of SunTrust Bank customers reported having trouble using their new debit cards Wednesday, days after SunTrust Bank merged with Truist Bank to create the nation's 10th largest bank.
Tampa police arrest murder suspect
Tampa police arrested Richard Anthony Griffin Jr., 22, on second-degree murder charges Wednesday.
Tampa police arrested Richard Anthony Griffin Jr., 22, on second-degree murder charges Wednesday.
Florida Wildlife Corridor documentary filmmaker’s dream of connecting state’s green space becoming a reality
The new documentary on the Florida Wildlife Corridor lays out the environmental and economic benefits of a connected corridor of green space connected all parts of the state.
The new documentary on the Florida Wildlife Corridor lays out the environmental and economic benefits of a connected corridor of green space connected all parts of the state.
2 Bay Area school districts face more than $10 million in budget cuts
As state legislators are about to begin negotiations over a budget that includes cuts to area school districts over their mask rules, members of Congress are calling for a federal investigation.
As state legislators are about to begin negotiations over a budget that includes cuts to area school districts over their mask rules, members of Congress are calling for a federal investigation.
Two sets of twins born on 2-22-22 at Tampa General Hospital
“Sometimes the stars align to make magic happen. Yesterday was one of those days!” the hospital wrote. “This once-in-a-lifetime miracle won’t be possible for another 200 years, but we’ll be here waiting when it does!"
“Sometimes the stars align to make magic happen. Yesterday was one of those days!” the hospital wrote. “This once-in-a-lifetime miracle won’t be possible for another 200 years, but we’ll be here waiting when it does!"
Winner of $1 million lotto ticket sold in Plant City must claim prize by March 14
Time is running out for the winner of a $1.25 million jackpot to claim their prize.
Time is running out for the winner of a $1.25 million jackpot to claim their prize.
Voice of Tampa Bay Lightning Radio roams TGH with therapy dog to give all a break from reality
Dave Mishkin is the voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio, but when he’s not behind the mic, the surprisingly soft-spoken broadcaster spends his time at Tampa General Hospital with his therapy dog, Stella.
Dave Mishkin is the voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio, but when he’s not behind the mic, the surprisingly soft-spoken broadcaster spends his time at Tampa General Hospital with his therapy dog, Stella.
Hillsborough County Schools receives record state funding for mental health services
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.