Software created to solve Tampa public transit problem helps other agencies in California, France

A University of South Florida researcher Sean Barbeau created software to help transit agencies share better real-time arrivals, and it’s helped the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) for nine years through the OneBusAway app.

TPA focuses on expansion, future demand in master plan update as Tampa continues to grow

As the Tampa Bay Area continues to grow and more and more tourists flock to local shores, Tampa International Airport leaders are planning updates to their multi-year, multi-billion dollar master plan.

Lutz TaeKwonDo teacher finds American dream after leaving South America

Seventh degree black belt Christopher Manson Hing teaches the art of TaeKwonDo at Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts in Lutz. His story of finding the American dream began when his family came from South America with less than $100.

Man gets 15 years probation for his role in deadly home invasion robbery in Lithia

A man was adjudicated guilty for his role in a violent 2020 home invasion robbery the night before Halloween. A Tampa Judge sentenced him to 15 years probation instead of prison time.

Glamping now offered at Hillsborough River State Park

Timberline Glamping is expanding to Tampa, making camping more glamorous at Hillsborough River State Park. 

Biden program to welcome refugees to US rolls out Monday

There's a new hope for thousands of Ukrainian refugees needing a safe place to stay as the Russian invasion continues.  

Air taxis could fly commuters across Tampa Bay by 2025

Aircraft that take off and land like a drone could be part of the future of transportation around Tampa Bay.

Florida marks another weekly increase in COVID cases

COVID-19 cases have been slowly on the rise in Florida, but doctors say this latest increase differs from other variants.

HCSO searching for 3 men involved in Saturday afternoon homicide

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee in connection with a Saturday afternoon homicide.

Audubon Florida builds living shoreline to protect local critical wildlife coastline from erosion

Sea level rise is threatening coastal communities and wildlife. Here in Tampa Bay, experts believe water levels could rise close to two-feet by 2045.  One way to address vanishing coastlines is to build living shorelines.

'Stewards of the Earth': Tampa's Urban E-Recycling works to keep E-Waste out of landfills

The Tampa warehouse will recycle just about anything with a circuit board – from old laptops, tablets, phones, to solar batteries and software – free of charge. They have three locations – Tampa, Bradenton and Orlando, and they take care of recycling the electronics from many sites statewide – from the IRS to medical facilities and schools.

Teen arrested in deadly crash that ended police chase from Tampa to Plant City, deputies say

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly crash that ended a police chase from Tampa to Plant City back in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.

Super Bowl visit inspires singer Kenny Chesney as tour begins in Florida

When Kenny Chesney stood in SoFi Stadium at the Super Bowl in February, he couldn’t help but think ahead to when his “Here And Now” tour would reach the venue on July 23. He kicks off his tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.