Making Tampa Bay more resilient to sea level rise and flooding: New study takes deeper dive
A new report is revealing more about the unique challenges the Tampa Bay region faces against the threat of sea level rise and storm surge.
A new report is revealing more about the unique challenges the Tampa Bay region faces against the threat of sea level rise and storm surge.
Tampa Bay considered 'high risk' area as COVID-19 cases continue to spike
Data from the CDC shows more than half of Florida residents are in communities with "high risk" levels of COVID-19. It's the 10th consecutive week infections have gone up.
Data from the CDC shows more than half of Florida residents are in communities with "high risk" levels of COVID-19. It's the 10th consecutive week infections have gone up.
'Just totally unexpected': Unseasonal surge in flu cases leaves many Tampa Bay kids sick
Flu activity across the state is on the rise with cases spiking locally. The unexpected and unseasonal surge in flu cases is making many kids in the Tampa Bay area sick.
Flu activity across the state is on the rise with cases spiking locally. The unexpected and unseasonal surge in flu cases is making many kids in the Tampa Bay area sick.
Tampa Bay rescue centers see influx of baby bird rescue phone calls
Many animal rescue centers across Tampa Bay are being inundated with baby bird rescue phone calls. People are finding baby birds on the ground not knowing what to do and end up calling rescue centers.
Many animal rescue centers across Tampa Bay are being inundated with baby bird rescue phone calls. People are finding baby birds on the ground not knowing what to do and end up calling rescue centers.
Yearly tradition of whale shark sightings off Anna Maria Island continues
It's not every day you get to see something as spectacular as a whale shark in the open water. But it might be once a year.
It's not every day you get to see something as spectacular as a whale shark in the open water. But it might be once a year.
Record number of NFL prospects from Tampa Bay could get the Draft Day call
A record number of prospects from Tampa Bay could be getting the NFL Draft Day call.
A record number of prospects from Tampa Bay could be getting the NFL Draft Day call.
Tampa Bay area home prices spike 32%, report says; 2nd-highest jump in US
Home prices in the Tampa Bay area have soared over 32% compared to last year — barely trailing Phoenix for the largest jump in the country. But some experts say rising inflation could begin to slow the housing market's momentum.
Home prices in the Tampa Bay area have soared over 32% compared to last year — barely trailing Phoenix for the largest jump in the country. But some experts say rising inflation could begin to slow the housing market's momentum.
Final wish: Family of Michigan man with terminal diagnosis work to bring him to Clearwater Beach
A Michigan man who received a terminal diagnosis has one final wish: To see the ocean one more time. His family in the Tampa Bay area is now working to make his final wish a reality.
A Michigan man who received a terminal diagnosis has one final wish: To see the ocean one more time. His family in the Tampa Bay area is now working to make his final wish a reality.
Simple traffic violations lead to major human smuggling busts by the Florida Highway Patrol
Human smuggling has become a billion-dollar business and simple traffic violations like cracked windshield, overly tinted windows or speeding have led to big busts by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Human smuggling has become a billion-dollar business and simple traffic violations like cracked windshield, overly tinted windows or speeding have led to big busts by the Florida Highway Patrol.
'It's time to come back': Local churches expect more in-person worship for Easter Sunday
Many local congregations are expecting more in-person worshippers compared to the last two years this Easter Sunday. For some, this may be the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Many local congregations are expecting more in-person worshippers compared to the last two years this Easter Sunday. For some, this may be the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Two Tampa Bay residents involved in Nevada shootout with deputies
Dashcam footage released by Nye County Sheriff's Office shows two deputies firing at two Tampa Bay residents after a chase through the Mojave Desert in Nevada early Monday morning.
Dashcam footage released by Nye County Sheriff's Office shows two deputies firing at two Tampa Bay residents after a chase through the Mojave Desert in Nevada early Monday morning.
How the war in Ukraine could send brewery prices soaring
The Russian-Ukrainian war sent prices soaring for wheat, barley and other grains produced in the region. That could soon trickle down to the beer being poured and canned at Bay Area breweries.
The Russian-Ukrainian war sent prices soaring for wheat, barley and other grains produced in the region. That could soon trickle down to the beer being poured and canned at Bay Area breweries.
Tampa Bay native plays Richard Nixon in new Showtime series 'The First Lady'
Tampa Bay native Paul Wilson started doing impersonations of Richard Nixon as a high school student reading the morning announcements. He never imagined it would lead to a job as an actor, playing the former president.
Tampa Bay native Paul Wilson started doing impersonations of Richard Nixon as a high school student reading the morning announcements. He never imagined it would lead to a job as an actor, playing the former president.
'It is reflective of America': Supreme Court confirmation brings hope to Tampa Bay lawyers
After 233 years, the U.S. Supreme Court will have its first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation after Thursday’s Senate confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
After 233 years, the U.S. Supreme Court will have its first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation after Thursday’s Senate confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Community meeting held on rising rents as prices continue to rise in Tampa Bay
Rising rents spurred a group meeting Wednesday in St. Petersburg to brainstorm next steps, just as new reports show how much home prices in Tampa Bay continue to rise.
Rising rents spurred a group meeting Wednesday in St. Petersburg to brainstorm next steps, just as new reports show how much home prices in Tampa Bay continue to rise.
Report: $13.4 billion needed to protect Tampa Bay from rising seas and frequent flooding
A new report released from the Tampa Bay Partnership Tuesday found the region would need to spend nearly $13.4 billion to protect against rising seas and frequent flooding by 2070.
A new report released from the Tampa Bay Partnership Tuesday found the region would need to spend nearly $13.4 billion to protect against rising seas and frequent flooding by 2070.
Here's what permanent daylight saving time would look like in the Tampa Bay area
The idea of permanent daylight saving time has long been popular in Florida -- and now is closer to becoming a reality. Never having to "spring forward" or "fall back" again sounds convenient to many, but not everyone is on board.
The idea of permanent daylight saving time has long been popular in Florida -- and now is closer to becoming a reality. Never having to "spring forward" or "fall back" again sounds convenient to many, but not everyone is on board.
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.