Powerful women in Tampa Bay's history

Thousands of Latinas marched from 7th Avenue in Ybor City to Tampa City Hall in 1937. They were protesting the rise of fascism around the globe and what they perceived as fascism locally. 

Hillsborough County offering sandbags with more rain on the way

With more rain expected in the coming days, Hillsborough County has opened sandbag sites for residents in flood-prone areas.

Hillsborough leaders approve $709 million hurricane recovery plan

Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a plan to spend more than $700 million in federal aid after a string of recent hurricanes.

Tampa Bay 24/7: Overnight shift at Hillsborough County Wastewater

While the Tampa Bay area sleeps, a team of workers at the South County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in Ruskin are wide awake, converting sewage into water that is safe for the environment.

Fire damages Brandon home: HCFR

Crews battled a fire that caused damage to a home in Brandon late Tuesday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Tampa pours $94 million into flood reduction: What we know

City leaders in Tampa are moving quickly to reduce stormwater flooding, especially in flood-prone neighborhoods like South Tampa.

Tampa Bay Rays sale looming, land being eyed in Channelside

A deal to sell the Tampa Bay Rays to a developer in Jacksonville is in the works. Sources said Stu Sternberg has a deal in principle to sell the team to Patrick Zalupski for $1.7 billion. 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opens its new family-friendly park Wild Oasis

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now welcoming visitors to their family-friendly remodeled ‘Jungala’ area, which is now called ‘Wild Oasis’.

19 people in Lakeland, Tampa indicted on gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking charges: DOJ

Nineteen people from two separate investigations, one in Tampa and one in Lakeland, were indicted on federal charges relating to gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe.

Possible lightning strike forces Southwest Airlines passengers to evacuate flight at TPA

Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.

Former NICU baby plays special role in Brandon nurse’s wedding

A Brandon NICU nurse and a Kansas City couple with their adoptive son created a bond so strong, the boy was the ring bearer at the nurse's wedding.

Week of events celebrating Tampa's 138th birthday

The city of Tampa is celebrating its 138th birthday with a week of free events happening around the area.