What’s the difference between dialing 911, 311, 211? Officials break it down
Three digits can have a massive impact, but knowing which one to dial can make all the difference when you need help.
Three digits can have a massive impact, but knowing which one to dial can make all the difference when you need help.
Alcohol consumption down? How Tampa Bay area bars, breweries are adapting
Americans are drinking far less than they used to, reshaping how bars and breweries operate in the Tampa Bay area.
Americans are drinking far less than they used to, reshaping how bars and breweries operate in the Tampa Bay area.
Severe drought conditions prompt a 'Stage 2 Drought Warning' for Tampa Bay area
Residents across Tampa Bay are being asked to significantly cut back on water usage as regional supplies dwindle under the weight of an intensifying drought, which has triggered a “Stage 2 Drought Warning.”
Residents across Tampa Bay are being asked to significantly cut back on water usage as regional supplies dwindle under the weight of an intensifying drought, which has triggered a “Stage 2 Drought Warning.”
Drought restrictions ordered for Bay Area by SWFWMD with water supplies down by 25%
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
Alex Honnold’s skyscraper ascent fuels rock climbing craze in Tampa Bay area
Rock climbing gyms continue to gain traction throughout the Tampa Bay area as people look for workouts that challenge both the body and mind.
Rock climbing gyms continue to gain traction throughout the Tampa Bay area as people look for workouts that challenge both the body and mind.
Tampa Bay area women with autism featured as Barbie role models to make ‘Autistic Barbie’ release
A new Barbie doll is making headlines for inclusiveness, and two women from the Tampa Bay area are helping lead the conversation.
A new Barbie doll is making headlines for inclusiveness, and two women from the Tampa Bay area are helping lead the conversation.
Tampa Bay area non-profits to pivot as USDA releases final food insecurity report
United Way Suncoast said about one in eight households in the Tampa Bay region don’t have enough food to put on the table, yet how hunger is measured in the U.S. is changing.
United Way Suncoast said about one in eight households in the Tampa Bay region don’t have enough food to put on the table, yet how hunger is measured in the U.S. is changing.
Bay Area health care systems expanding as region continues to see major growth
Hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area are expanding in non-traditional ways as the region continues to see major growth. The health care systems are targeting areas that don't have an existing emergency department nearby.
Hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area are expanding in non-traditional ways as the region continues to see major growth. The health care systems are targeting areas that don't have an existing emergency department nearby.
Trump calls for ban on Wall Street buying single-family homes, citing affordability concerns
President Donald Trump said he wants to ban large, institutional investors from buying single-family homes, arguing corporations are pricing everyday buyers out of the housing market and forcing more families into renting.
President Donald Trump said he wants to ban large, institutional investors from buying single-family homes, arguing corporations are pricing everyday buyers out of the housing market and forcing more families into renting.
Flu surge strikes Bay Area as patients pack emergency rooms and urgent care centers
As people return to school and work this week, flu cases are climbing across the Tampa Bay area following the holiday season.
As people return to school and work this week, flu cases are climbing across the Tampa Bay area following the holiday season.
FTC finds spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors, reaching $2.4 billion in 2024: Report
A report from the Federal Trade Commission showed a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors.
A report from the Federal Trade Commission showed a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors.
Most of Tampa Bay area enters severe drought to start 2026 from lack of rain
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down.
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down.
Longtime realtor expecting Tampa Bay area's housing market to stabilize in 2026
Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026.
Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026.
Meet the first babies born in the Tampa Bay area in 2026
As New Year's celebrations were underway, multiple Tampa Bay area families welcomed their babies — some of the first to be born locally in 2026.
As New Year's celebrations were underway, multiple Tampa Bay area families welcomed their babies — some of the first to be born locally in 2026.
New Year's resolutions? Some choosing to rebrand into goals, intentions for 2026
New Year's Resolutions are being rebranded to be "goals" or "intentions" for 2026.
New Year's Resolutions are being rebranded to be "goals" or "intentions" for 2026.
Tampa Bay area moving companies see busiest December in years as housing market warms
As the year winds down, many families are focused on slowing things down and spending time together. But for one moving company in the Tampa Bay area, this December is anything but quiet.
As the year winds down, many families are focused on slowing things down and spending time together. But for one moving company in the Tampa Bay area, this December is anything but quiet.
Bay Area organizations see growing need for bicycle donations during the holiday season
Organizations around the Tampa Bay area are seeing a growing need for bicycle donations this holiday season.
Organizations around the Tampa Bay area are seeing a growing need for bicycle donations this holiday season.
Tampa Bay officials warn drawbacks on tax cuts
A set of four proposed constitutional amendments designed to reduce property taxes for Florida homeowners moved forward on Tuesday in the Florida House.
A set of four proposed constitutional amendments designed to reduce property taxes for Florida homeowners moved forward on Tuesday in the Florida House.
Florida leads nation in child drownings: New legislation aims to prevent tragedies
Florida has earned a heartbreaking distinction as the state with the highest number of deadly child drownings in the nation. Last year alone, 110 children lost their lives to drowning in Florida, and this year is already on track to surpass that grim statistic.
Florida has earned a heartbreaking distinction as the state with the highest number of deadly child drownings in the nation. Last year alone, 110 children lost their lives to drowning in Florida, and this year is already on track to surpass that grim statistic.
White House plan on Obamacare subsidies still on hold
With Obamacare subsidies set to expire by the end of this year, the White House had been set to release a plan on Monday, but they're reportedly holding off on that.
With Obamacare subsidies set to expire by the end of this year, the White House had been set to release a plan on Monday, but they're reportedly holding off on that.