Move over, 813: Hillsborough to add '656' area code
People in Hillsborough County with the longstanding 813 area code will keep those numbers, but new customers in the same geographic region will use the 656 area code.
People in Hillsborough County with the longstanding 813 area code will keep those numbers, but new customers in the same geographic region will use the 656 area code.
Hammerhead shark and manatees among wildlife spotted swimming off Pinellas coast
See Through Canoe captured video of a variety of animals swimming just offshore, including a hammerhead shark and manatees.
See Through Canoe captured video of a variety of animals swimming just offshore, including a hammerhead shark and manatees.
Blue Angels add Jacksonville and Miami to flyover schedule, but not Tampa
The Navy’s Blue Angels will be flying back through Florida this week, but Tampa Bay is apparently not on their route.
The Navy’s Blue Angels will be flying back through Florida this week, but Tampa Bay is apparently not on their route.
Fevers of rays spotted in Tampa Bay waters
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Goodwill Suncoast announce their reopening schedule for Tampa Bay
Many Goodwill store and job centers will soon be reopening around the Bay Area -- all while taking increased safety measures to try and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Many Goodwill store and job centers will soon be reopening around the Bay Area -- all while taking increased safety measures to try and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
YMCA's 'Veggie Van' is offering help with eating healthy
YMCAs across the Greater Tampa Bay are working together with Feeding Tampa Bay to bring fresh produce and healthy food choices to local “food deserts.”
YMCAs across the Greater Tampa Bay are working together with Feeding Tampa Bay to bring fresh produce and healthy food choices to local “food deserts.”
St. Pete woman creates 'Bingo' game as a reminder that restaurants are open for business
Restaurants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and are quickly trying to reinvent themselves.
Restaurants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and are quickly trying to reinvent themselves.
'Mask Project of Tampa Bay' needs donations to keep up with thousands of mask requests
The lack of personal protective equipment for medical professionals and first responders has become a serious issue, and many have stepped up to do their part to fill that void.
The lack of personal protective equipment for medical professionals and first responders has become a serious issue, and many have stepped up to do their part to fill that void.
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.
One of Florida’s largest newspapers announced Monday that it would temporarily change it’s print frequency to two days a week.
AAA: Most Florida gas stations seeing prices below $2, but demand is low
Gas prices continue to drop across the country, including in Tampa Bay.
Gas prices continue to drop across the country, including in Tampa Bay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Treadmill Tuesday’: YMCAs across Tampa Bay compete to see which one can log the most miles
It’s "Treadmill Tuesday," which means YMCAs across the region have one goal: to have the most people running or walking for 12 hours straight.
It’s "Treadmill Tuesday," which means YMCAs across the region have one goal: to have the most people running or walking for 12 hours straight.
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.
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.
“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.