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.
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.
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.
Trump administration proposes plan to open oil drilling off Florida’s Gulf coast
The Trump administration has been making moves to open up oil and gas drilling to create jobs and increase energy security.
Quiet Crisis: Tampa Bay's foster children lacking legal representation
Advocates say a silent crisis is unfolding as many foster children find themselves without legal representation, leaving them vulnerable and often overlooked. Florida is one of 13 states that does not guarantee an attorney for foster children, a situation that advocates argue leaves some of the most vulnerable children voiceless and at risk of falling through the cracks.
Despite end to shutdown, travel may not be back to normal anytime soon
Although federal workers like air traffic controllers and TSA agents are set to receive their paychecks soon, airlines are still operating under mandates that could lead to cancellations and delays.
Routine maintenance can extend the life of your water heater
This week, Tampa Bay area plumbers fielded calls of leaking water heaters after the drop in temperatures likely stressed the tanks.
Honor Flight 54: Tampa Bay area veterans find healing journey visiting Vietnam War Memorial 50 years later
The path to healing is never straight, nor short. But, a pre-dawn direct flight to our nation's war memorials in Washington, D.C. may be the exception.
Feeding Tampa Bay helps with the SNAP benefit crisis
As the government shutdown drags on, cuts to SNAP benefits are being felt.
Foster care advocates looking for support, new foster families this holiday season
Fostering Hope Florida wants to see more people step up to support children in foster care around the holidays, but that journey starts now.
'Carolina Squats' remain legal in Florida despite safety concerns
There are some people in Tampa concerned with the safety of the "Carolina Squat," the legal but often controversial practice of lifting the front bumper of a vehicle four or more inches than the back bumper.
Last-minute deal between BayCare, Florida Blue allows 200K to keep doctors – but not everyone is included
A last-minute agreement between BayCare Health System and Florida Blue Insurance brought relief to hundreds of thousands of patients across the Tampa Bay area, but not everyone is included.
Proposed budget cuts could impact NOAA during peak hurricane season
As Florida braces for the most dangerous part of hurricane season, concerns are growing over potential cuts to the agencies that track and forecast severe weather.
Nearly 20 Tampa Bay area restaurants still falsely claiming shrimp served is from the Gulf: ‘Massive problem’
The Gulf shrimp on your plate might not actually be from the Gulf — and new testing suggests the problem isn’t going away.
Gold prices hit record highs: What that means for Tampa Bay area stores, investors
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
From the familiar to the exotic, Foodys has something for everyone
Diner in Tampa welcomes families to try their fantastic food
Shrimp at over 20 Tampa Bay restaurants being re-tested after falsely claiming Gulf shrimp was being served
Shrimp dishes are a staple at many Tampa Bay area restaurants, but according to seafood experts, customers may not be getting what they’re paying for.
Schools, public health experts encourage vaccines as student immunizations rates decrease
With kids returning to school across the Tampa Bay area next week, it also means the classroom germs will be back. Public health experts are encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated.
How Bay Area renters, homeowners can lower cooling costs from energy bills
This summer’s heat is breaking records and some wallets, as energy bills are much higher for some households in the Tampa Bay area.
Meet the CERT volunteers who jump into action after Florida storms
CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.