USF grad students study microplastics in mangroves
From stormwater runoff to the wastewater leaving household washing machines, tiny plastic particles can find their way into Tampa Bay’s waterways.
From stormwater runoff to the wastewater leaving household washing machines, tiny plastic particles can find their way into Tampa Bay’s waterways.
Inflation impacts small business in Tampa: 'Our profit margin is getting smaller and smaller'
A long-time burger restaurant in Tampa is fighting surging food costs and inflation.
A long-time burger restaurant in Tampa is fighting surging food costs and inflation.
Tampa water disinfection change begins: What to know
The Tampa Water Department is starting a temporary water disinfection process on Monday.
The Tampa Water Department is starting a temporary water disinfection process on Monday.
Atlantic system being monitored as Florida gets brief humidity break
As another week begins, there is one small area of interest in the Atlantic Basin, but it is not expected to pose a threat.
As another week begins, there is one small area of interest in the Atlantic Basin, but it is not expected to pose a threat.
Tampa firefighters rally around captain recovering from medical emergency
A Tampa firefighter's family is getting a helping hand from the people who know what it means to have his back.
A Tampa firefighter's family is getting a helping hand from the people who know what it means to have his back.
Dade City man survives 10-day coma after severe sepsis battle: 'By the grace of God'
A 73-year-old Dade City man is celebrating a full recovery after surviving a life-threatening case of sepsis that left him in a medically induced coma for 10 days at Tampa General Hospital.
A 73-year-old Dade City man is celebrating a full recovery after surviving a life-threatening case of sepsis that left him in a medically induced coma for 10 days at Tampa General Hospital.
Second suspect arrested after innocent bystander shot in Brandon
A second suspect was arrested in connection to the Brandon apartment complex shooting that left an innocent bystander injured back in August.
A second suspect was arrested in connection to the Brandon apartment complex shooting that left an innocent bystander injured back in August.
25 years after 9/11, Alonso High School students unseal letters written by peers in 2001
History came full circle at Alonso High School Friday when current students unsealed 92 letters about 9/11, written by teens who sat in those same classrooms 25 years ago.
History came full circle at Alonso High School Friday when current students unsealed 92 letters about 9/11, written by teens who sat in those same classrooms 25 years ago.
Hillsborough County 9/11 ceremony: Youth cadets and first responders honor the fallen
Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered Friday at Veterans Memorial Park for the annual Patriot Day ceremony honoring lives lost on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered Friday at Veterans Memorial Park for the annual Patriot Day ceremony honoring lives lost on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Hillsborough dengue cases surge past 90, Pasco helicopters join mosquito fight
Hillsborough County leads Florida in locally acquired dengue cases, accounting for 95 of the state's 111 total cases.
Hillsborough County leads Florida in locally acquired dengue cases, accounting for 95 of the state's 111 total cases.
Heavy weekend rain expected to ease ongoing Florida drought
Forecasters expect daily late-day storms and high temperatures in the lower 90s across Florida this weekend as heavy rain continues to chip away at a long-standing drought.
Forecasters expect daily late-day storms and high temperatures in the lower 90s across Florida this weekend as heavy rain continues to chip away at a long-standing drought.
Animal advocates urge Hillsborough County commissioners to fund new shelter
Animal advocates packed a Hillsborough County budget hearing on Thursday night. The grassroots group called on county commissioners to keep their promise and move forward with a newly improved pet shelter.
Animal advocates packed a Hillsborough County budget hearing on Thursday night. The grassroots group called on county commissioners to keep their promise and move forward with a newly improved pet shelter.
Tampa Bay Chamber, mayor oppose Amendment 3
Speaking alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber Thursday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor encouraged voters to do their research before the November election, describing Amendment 3 as "not well thought out."
Speaking alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber Thursday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor encouraged voters to do their research before the November election, describing Amendment 3 as "not well thought out."
Howard Frankland crash: 2 injured in southbound crash that caused lane closure
Two drivers were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Two drivers were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Florida Lottery agents catch Tampa store clerk trying to steal winning ticket, officials say
A Tampa store clerk was issued a Notice to Appear after allegedly telling an undercover Florida Lottery agent that a winning $1,000 lottery ticket was only worth $5, according to officials.
A Tampa store clerk was issued a Notice to Appear after allegedly telling an undercover Florida Lottery agent that a winning $1,000 lottery ticket was only worth $5, according to officials.
Jackson House to undergo extensive reconstruction after collapse
The historic Jackson House in downtown Tampa will need to undergo an extensive reconstruction, with members of the Jackson House Foundation, which owns the building, estimating only about 15% of the home's original wood will be salvageable.
The historic Jackson House in downtown Tampa will need to undergo an extensive reconstruction, with members of the Jackson House Foundation, which owns the building, estimating only about 15% of the home's original wood will be salvageable.
Atlantic hurricane season poised to break historical record
The Atlantic Basin is poised to break the historical record for the latest hurricane formation on record as intense El Niño conditions suppress tropical development.
The Atlantic Basin is poised to break the historical record for the latest hurricane formation on record as intense El Niño conditions suppress tropical development.
How to protect your home from lightning strikes in Florida
Lightning can turn an ordinary summer storm into a dangerous and destructive event. Several recent incidents around the Bay Area have put that risk in the spotlight.
Lightning can turn an ordinary summer storm into a dangerous and destructive event. Several recent incidents around the Bay Area have put that risk in the spotlight.
Tampa drop-in center expands to add free healthcare, dental services for underserved community
Starting Thursday morning, a pair of local nonprofits are joining forces to offer free health and dental care to underserved Tampa residents at a local drop-in center.
Starting Thursday morning, a pair of local nonprofits are joining forces to offer free health and dental care to underserved Tampa residents at a local drop-in center.
Hillsborough Co. Battalion Chief remembers brother, FDNY firefighter lost on 9/11
A Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battalion chief is remembering his brother, who died responding to the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.
A Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battalion chief is remembering his brother, who died responding to the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.