Report: Sea level rise to have worst impacts along Gulf of Mexico, East Coast
A new government report out this week said the sea level will rise about a foot on average in the U.S. over the next 30 years, and it will be worse in the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast.
A new government report out this week said the sea level will rise about a foot on average in the U.S. over the next 30 years, and it will be worse in the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast.
Fixture in Bay Area SUP community dies after trying to paddle Tampa Bay Saturday
The tight-knit community of paddleboarders is devastated over the death of one of its own. The body of 60-year-old Dan Lukens was found floating near the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Bridge Saturday after deputies say he tried to paddle across Tampa Bay.
The tight-knit community of paddleboarders is devastated over the death of one of its own. The body of 60-year-old Dan Lukens was found floating near the Pinellas County side of the Gandy Bridge Saturday after deputies say he tried to paddle across Tampa Bay.
The history of piracy is far from the experience of Gasparilla – but that's OK
Beads, feathers, comfortable shoes and fresh whiskey – all easy to find at the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade. For pirates in the 1700s, life was filthy, smelly, and very dangerous.
Beads, feathers, comfortable shoes and fresh whiskey – all easy to find at the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade. For pirates in the 1700s, life was filthy, smelly, and very dangerous.
Tampa Bay area falling behind in transit, cost of living, innovation, new report shows
It is no secret the housing market around Tampa Bay is red-hot. However, the region is not keeping up with that boom when it comes to wages, transportation, and talent, when compared to other cities.
It is no secret the housing market around Tampa Bay is red-hot. However, the region is not keeping up with that boom when it comes to wages, transportation, and talent, when compared to other cities.
On both sides of Tampa Bay, residents celebrate life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Across the nation, events honoring the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are being held, including in the Tampa Bay region.
Across the nation, events honoring the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are being held, including in the Tampa Bay region.
Strong cold front brings damaging storms, windy & cooler weather
Many woke up to severe weather Sunday morning as a strong cold front raced across Florida.
Many woke up to severe weather Sunday morning as a strong cold front raced across Florida.
FWC officers hook 10 for illegal fishing with gillnets the length of 4 football fields
FWC officers say 10 people from Atlanta face nearly 60 combined charges after using 1,660 feet of illegal gillnets to capture 500 pounds of snook, barracuda, catfish, mullet, sheepshead, sharks near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
FWC officers say 10 people from Atlanta face nearly 60 combined charges after using 1,660 feet of illegal gillnets to capture 500 pounds of snook, barracuda, catfish, mullet, sheepshead, sharks near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
12-passenger flying boats could revolutionize transit across Tampa Bay
Testing of a new kind of flying boat -- an electric-powered sea glider that would fly just above the water -- is set to start in January.
Testing of a new kind of flying boat -- an electric-powered sea glider that would fly just above the water -- is set to start in January.
Inflation highest in Tampa Bay area, nationwide analysis shows
The Tampa Bay area saw the highest inflation rate increase in the country last month, according to data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Tampa Bay area saw the highest inflation rate increase in the country last month, according to data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In-state movers keep Tampa Bay's housing market hot
It may technically be winter, but Tampa Bay's housing market is still as hot as ever, according to a recent national study by the Urban Land Institute, a group that tracks real estate trends.
It may technically be winter, but Tampa Bay's housing market is still as hot as ever, according to a recent national study by the Urban Land Institute, a group that tracks real estate trends.
Growing number of Bay Area homeowners staying put and rebuilding
The real estate market in Tampa Bay is still hot. So what if you want a new home, but you don't want to leave your neighborhood? A growing number of homeowners are choosing to stay where they are, rebuilding from the ground up.
The real estate market in Tampa Bay is still hot. So what if you want a new home, but you don't want to leave your neighborhood? A growing number of homeowners are choosing to stay where they are, rebuilding from the ground up.
Hillsborough County to crack down on use of harmful fertilizers during rainy season
Hillsborough County leaders are cracking down on nutrient pollution leaking into Tampa Bay. Next year, fertilizer use will be regulated in the county during the rainy season.
Hillsborough County leaders are cracking down on nutrient pollution leaking into Tampa Bay. Next year, fertilizer use will be regulated in the county during the rainy season.
Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Police hope tattoo leads to answers after second body part found in McKay Bay
Tampa police have launched a death investigation after a second human body part was found in McKay Bay.
Tampa police have launched a death investigation after a second human body part was found in McKay Bay.
Police: Human body part found by angler in Tampa Bay
A fisherman called police early Thursday evening after spotting what looked like a human body part floating in McKay Bay.
A fisherman called police early Thursday evening after spotting what looked like a human body part floating in McKay Bay.
B-17 tail gunner reflects on dangers of WWII: 'We had to do our duty'
Whether he’s typing out his daily message to his Facebook friends or carving military vehicles out of wood, at age 99, Meredith Travis’ hands are never idle. Those hands played a pretty big role in winning the second world war.
Whether he’s typing out his daily message to his Facebook friends or carving military vehicles out of wood, at age 99, Meredith Travis’ hands are never idle. Those hands played a pretty big role in winning the second world war.
Red tide blooms could still return during winter months, researchers say
Even though the toxic algae blooms have dissipated and a typical red tide season is from October to December, USF researchers say there’s still a chance for them to return over the next few months.
Even though the toxic algae blooms have dissipated and a typical red tide season is from October to December, USF researchers say there’s still a chance for them to return over the next few months.
Gov. DeSantis says Florida will make major infrastructure improvements to Tampa Bay area highways
Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved $2 billion in improvements to state highways and seaports. During Monday's press conference, DeSantis announced three projects from the Bay Area set to benefit from the funds: the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Westshore interchange, and the downtown Tampa interchange between I-275 and I-4.
Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved $2 billion in improvements to state highways and seaports. During Monday's press conference, DeSantis announced three projects from the Bay Area set to benefit from the funds: the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Westshore interchange, and the downtown Tampa interchange between I-275 and I-4.
Law enforcement warns boaters, beachgoers to be cautious during Labor Day weekend
Ahead of what’s expected to be a busy Labor Day weekend, Florida officials want to warn the public of safety measures they should remember while on the water.
Ahead of what’s expected to be a busy Labor Day weekend, Florida officials want to warn the public of safety measures they should remember while on the water.
Piney Point water being treated as ponds fill up
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.