DeSantis pushes legislation that would make vaccine mandate protections permanent in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis made an appearance in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon.
Governor Ron DeSantis made an appearance in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon.
1 hospitalized after crews battle large fire at storage facility: HCFR
Hillsborough County firefighters spent nine hours working to contain a three-alarm fire at a storage facility on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital, officials said.
Hillsborough County firefighters spent nine hours working to contain a three-alarm fire at a storage facility on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital, officials said.
Man killed, another injured in shooting at park: HCSO
One man died and another was injured in a shooting at a park on Tuesday night, according to the Hillsbourough County Sheriff’s Office.
One man died and another was injured in a shooting at a park on Tuesday night, according to the Hillsbourough County Sheriff’s Office.
Victor Hedman scores twice in Tampa Bay’s 6-2 win over Columbus
Victor Hedman scored twice and had three points to lead Tampa Bay to a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Victor Hedman scored twice and had three points to lead Tampa Bay to a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Economists warn Tampa residents of price spikes from new tariffs
President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs target lots of everyday goods used by American consumers.
President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs target lots of everyday goods used by American consumers.
Tampa Bay area farmers view hope in President Trump’s new tariffs
Many local farmers are battling foreign competition, and they're cautiously optimistic that President Donald Trump's new tariffs could help.
Many local farmers are battling foreign competition, and they're cautiously optimistic that President Donald Trump's new tariffs could help.
Bay Area nonprofit expands to help feed thousands of families
Every day, staff and volunteers at the United Food Bank and Services work tirelessly to provide food to families struggling to make ends meet.
Every day, staff and volunteers at the United Food Bank and Services work tirelessly to provide food to families struggling to make ends meet.
Consumer rights activists file appeals to Florida Supreme Court over TECO rate hikes
Consumer rights activists have filed an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court challenging the recent approval of TECO base rate hikes.
Consumer rights activists have filed an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court challenging the recent approval of TECO base rate hikes.
Barkov scores twice as Panthers beat Lightning 2-1 and snap Tampa Bay’s 8-game winning streak
Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Monday night.
Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Monday night.
Missing Child Alert: 16-year-old last seen in Tampa found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert issued on Monday for a 16-year-old girl last seen in Tampa has been canceled, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The teen was found safe.
A statewide Missing Child Alert issued on Monday for a 16-year-old girl last seen in Tampa has been canceled, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The teen was found safe.
Tampa father sentenced to life in prison for shooting children, killing one of them
A Tampa father convicted of shooting his children in their bunk beds, killing his 5-year-old daughter and injuring his 8-year-old son, will spend the rest of his life in prison.
A Tampa father convicted of shooting his children in their bunk beds, killing his 5-year-old daughter and injuring his 8-year-old son, will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Family cooking traditions showcased at Tampa fine dining Chinese restaurant
One family's cooking traditions are showcased at a Tampa fine-dining Chinese restaurant.
One family's cooking traditions are showcased at a Tampa fine-dining Chinese restaurant.
Despite Ovechkin scoring his 884th goal, Lightning beat the Capitals 3-1 for their 8th win in a row
Mitchell Chaffee and Gage Goncalves scored, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of the 21 shots he faced behind a remarkable tight-checking team effort and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their eighth consecutive game by beating the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday.
Mitchell Chaffee and Gage Goncalves scored, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of the 21 shots he faced behind a remarkable tight-checking team effort and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their eighth consecutive game by beating the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday.
Dover strawberry farmer celebrated by community for dedication since 1964
A Dover strawberry farmer was celebrated by the community on Thursday for her dedication since 1964, after she passed away on Feb. 20.
A Dover strawberry farmer was celebrated by the community on Thursday for her dedication since 1964, after she passed away on Feb. 20.
Tampa Bay residents join nationwide economic blackouts Friday
Some people around the country took the "no-spend challenge" a step further on Friday, imposing an economic blackout on all non-essential spending in protest of big corporations and other concerns.
Some people around the country took the "no-spend challenge" a step further on Friday, imposing an economic blackout on all non-essential spending in protest of big corporations and other concerns.
FDOT road improvement project to close parts of Gibsonton Drive near U.S. 301 for several weeks
The first phase of a road improvement project at U.S. 301 and Gibsonton Drive in Hillsborough County begins Friday evening.
The first phase of a road improvement project at U.S. 301 and Gibsonton Drive in Hillsborough County begins Friday evening.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they’re reinstating Jon Gruden into their ring of honor
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they’re reinstating former coach Jon Gruden into the team’s ring of honor less than four years after removing him over his use of racist, homophobic and misogynistic language in emails he wrote to an NFL executive.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they’re reinstating former coach Jon Gruden into the team’s ring of honor less than four years after removing him over his use of racist, homophobic and misogynistic language in emails he wrote to an NFL executive.
Trooper hurt in crash on I-75: HCSO
A trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol was injured in a crash along I-75 on Friday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol was injured in a crash along I-75 on Friday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Proposed Medicaid cuts cause growing concerns for those in Bay Area using telehealth
Many Tampa Bay area seniors, veterans and low socio-economic residents rely on telehealth, and there are growing concerns it won't be covered under proposed Medicaid cuts at the federal level.
Many Tampa Bay area seniors, veterans and low socio-economic residents rely on telehealth, and there are growing concerns it won't be covered under proposed Medicaid cuts at the federal level.
Food prices expected to surge as experts say ‘something's got to change’
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts grocery prices will continue to rise in 2025, fueled by egg prices, which are projected to skyrocket.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts grocery prices will continue to rise in 2025, fueled by egg prices, which are projected to skyrocket.



















