Tampa City Council take steps to fund South Howard flood relief plans

The long-contested plan to fix chronic flooding in South Tampa’s iconic "SoHo" district faced a critical check-up on Thursday. 

USF College of Nursing receives $2M gift to expand second-degree nursing program

The University of South Florida on Wednesday announced the $2 million donation, which will establish the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, designed to make the college’s accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program more accessible.

Tips on how to improve your home in the cold

Winter is back in Tampa Bay and experts say you can improve your home's energy efficiency to keep your heating bill low.

Tampa, St. Pete homicides, other crimes drop to lowest level in 50+ years — here’s what helped

As officers begin their shifts, new stats are showing their hard work is paying off in a big way. Both St. Petersburg and Tampa marked the lowest number of homicides in 2025 in more than 50 years. 

City of St. Pete overspent nearly $50M in new financial audit, CFO says

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia discussed findings of excessive government spending in cities and counties across the state — including St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County — following a series of financial audits.

TPA welcomes job seekers at hiring event ahead of spring break rush

Job seekers gathered at Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Wednesday for the airport’s hiring event as it prepares for the upcoming spring break travel rush.

Rays stadium negotiations: Incorporating Hillsborough College could be key to preventing economic headwinds

The Tampa Bay Rays are deep in negotiations with local governments as they try to come up with a funding plan for what's expected to be a multi-billion-dollar development project to bring a ballpark to Tampa. 

Tampa volunteers who transport cancer patients get once-in-a-lifetime Stanley Cup surprise

Two Tampa Bay volunteers who spend their time helping cancer patients get to critical medical appointments got a surprise of a lifetime when the Stanley Cup rode along with them.

Governor DeSantis opts Florida into Education Freedom Tax Credit

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be participating in the first federal program that will help families enroll in private schools and cover other expenses outside the public school system.

Cold snap hitting Tampa Bay area putting fish farms in survival mode

The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.

Gasparilla pirates rebuffed as mayor refuses to surrender key to the city: ‘We will never surrender!’

The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane Castor wasn't ready to hand over the key just yet.

MOSI unveils new name and expansion plans

MOSI is unveiling a name change and expanded learning spaces designed to reflect innovation at the heart of its mission.

AAA breaks down how to protect our cars and homes in this cold snap

When it comes to cold temperatures like we’re experiencing, there are lots of things to think about when it comes to what we need to do to keep things protected, especially our car.

Measles in Florida: 2 cases confirmed in Tampa Bay area out of 3 reported in state

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed three measles cases in Florida this year — and two of those cases involve young adults in Hillsborough and Manatee counties. 

Florida man busted weaving through I-4 traffic at 108 mph: FHP

A Florida man is facing criminal charges after state troopers clocked him traveling over 100 mph while weaving through Sunday afternoon traffic on Interstate 4.