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.
From 7,000 miles away, Bay Area veteran 'shocked' by Afghanistan collapse
The violence unfolding in Afghanistan is hitting close to home for veterans. Many of them spent years of their life dedicated to fighting for their country only to now see all their hard work in jeopardy of being wiped out.
The violence unfolding in Afghanistan is hitting close to home for veterans. Many of them spent years of their life dedicated to fighting for their country only to now see all their hard work in jeopardy of being wiped out.
The do's and don'ts of Goodwill donations
Last year Goodwill Suncoast disposed of more than seven million pounds of junk at a hefty cost to the organization. Clothing, shoes and linens are always welcome. Mattresses, televisions with no stands, and heavily worn, or broken furniture are not.
Last year Goodwill Suncoast disposed of more than seven million pounds of junk at a hefty cost to the organization. Clothing, shoes and linens are always welcome. Mattresses, televisions with no stands, and heavily worn, or broken furniture are not.
When do you have to stop for a school bus in Florida?
The first day of school is here for most Bay Area students, and unlike last year, most districts have no e-learning option. That means kids and school buses will be on the road, so make sure you're aware of school bus traffic rules.
The first day of school is here for most Bay Area students, and unlike last year, most districts have no e-learning option. That means kids and school buses will be on the road, so make sure you're aware of school bus traffic rules.
Despite dwindling presence of red tide, marine life continues to suffer around Tampa Bay
Environmental officials around Tampa Bay are hopeful the worst of red tide is coming to an end as tests show low concentrations in the bay and along Pinellas County's coast.
Environmental officials around Tampa Bay are hopeful the worst of red tide is coming to an end as tests show low concentrations in the bay and along Pinellas County's coast.
Annual event highlighting Tampa Bay businesses begins
Tuesday kicks off the third annual “727to813” celebration.
Tuesday kicks off the third annual “727to813” celebration.
Red tide prediction map shows worsening conditions on Pinellas County beaches
The map may look like a toddler had some fun with a crayon, but thanks to researchers at the University of South Florida, it actually gives us a way to look at the forecast of red tide for the next few days.
The map may look like a toddler had some fun with a crayon, but thanks to researchers at the University of South Florida, it actually gives us a way to look at the forecast of red tide for the next few days.
Red tide leaving Tampa Bay, intensifies on beaches
Toxic algae blooms are moving out of Tampa Bay towards the 35-mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
Toxic algae blooms are moving out of Tampa Bay towards the 35-mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
FWC, DEP set up office in St. Petersburg to monitor red tide
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection are working to provide real-time updates on the status of red tide around Tampa Bay's waterways.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection are working to provide real-time updates on the status of red tide around Tampa Bay's waterways.
Tampa Bay area rent increase outpaces rest of U.S.
According to a new study by the CoStar Group, rents in Tampa Bay are increasing faster than anyplace else in the entire country, up 15.6 percent since January.
According to a new study by the CoStar Group, rents in Tampa Bay are increasing faster than anyplace else in the entire country, up 15.6 percent since January.
Seagrass suffers as red tide kills fish faster than crews can remove them
As the race to remove hundreds of tons of dead fish from Tampa Bay continues, there is rising concern about the health of seagrass as red tide devastates the waterway.
As the race to remove hundreds of tons of dead fish from Tampa Bay continues, there is rising concern about the health of seagrass as red tide devastates the waterway.
Catch-and-release restrictions begin in Tampa Bay for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout due to red tide
Effectively immediately, there is a temporary order making snook, redfish catch-and-release only in Tampa Bay due to the red tide blooms and massive fish kills in the area.
Effectively immediately, there is a temporary order making snook, redfish catch-and-release only in Tampa Bay due to the red tide blooms and massive fish kills in the area.
List: Tampa Bay area Independence Day fireworks and other Fourth of July celebrations for 2021
As celebrations return for Independence Day in 2021, there are plenty of fireworks shows and other events around the Tampa Bay area and Central Florida.
As celebrations return for Independence Day in 2021, there are plenty of fireworks shows and other events around the Tampa Bay area and Central Florida.