Tampa Bay Times to print only twice a week, announces furloughs

One of Florida’s largest newspapers announced Monday that it would temporarily change it’s print frequency to two days a week.

Another area code planned for Tampa Bay area

Under the plan, which the Florida Public Service Commission will consider next Tuesday, a new area code would be added --- or overlaid --- in the same area. Current customers would keep the 813 area code and their numbers, but new customers and additional lines would receive the new area code.

Suspected Florida ATM bombers arrested in Georgia

Authorities say two men are facing federal charges in Florida for using small explosions to rob ATMs in the Tampa Bay area.

Large-scale COVID-19 testing sites coming soon to Tampa Bay area

A lack of large-scale collection sites remains one of the biggest issues facing the Bay Area in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The first large-scale collection site in Hillsborough County was set to open this weekend at Raymond James Stadium, but plans were delayed.

Presidential primary in Florida will move forward as planned

As cities and states elsewhere in the country are imposing curfews, shutting down bars and restaurants because of the COVID-19 outbreak, voters in Florida can still head to the polls Tuesday for the state's presidential primary. State officials say they are ready.

WWE putting 'contingency plans' in place if Hillsborough County cancels WrestleMania 36

The WWE and Hillsborough County appear to be engaged in a standoff about the status of WrestleMania 36, as events and mass gatherings across the country are being canceled to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Still flying high: Tampa Airport named best in North America

The airport announced Monday that it had won the 2019 Airport Service Quality Award for best airport in its size category, along with Dallas Love Field. 

Super Tuesday is over, now all eyes are on Florida

As always, Florida will play a key role in the race for the White House. On the heels of Super Tuesday, it is the state with the most delegates left up for grabs.

Tampa Bay region is one of the most dangerous places to walk, ride a bike, report says

Many cities throughout the Tampa Bay area have taken steps to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians in recent years, but according to recently released data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there is still plenty of room for improvement. 

Teachers question whether active shooter drills are causing more harm than good

“Lockdown, Lockdown. Lock the door. Shut the lights off, Say no more.” That’s the start to a song sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” at one Somerville, Massachusetts school. 

U.S. Navy Band to offer free Bay Area performances in March

The United States Navy Band, featuring the traditional Concert Band along with the Sea Chanters chorus and Cruisers popular music group, is scheduled to perform throughout Central Florida, starting with Lakeland on March 4.

Local third-graders get a lesson on cyber safety

Thousands of Tampa Bay-area elementary school students are getting a crash course in internet safety. 

Tampa Bay athletes react to Kobe Bryant's death

The outpouring of condolences and shared memories flooded social media after news broke that Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter were among nine killed in a helicopter crash Sunday.