MacDill KC-135s to fly over Tampa Bay in show of thanks to COVID-19 first responders

The Tampa Bay area got skipped in the first round of first-responder flyovers by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels, but the hometown folks at MacDill Air Force Base are planning their own show of support.

40 years later, filmmakers hope to dispell myths about Skyway Bridge disaster

Four decades later, some are still trying to set the record straight on what really happened on May 9, 1980 -- when the freighter M/V Summit Venture hit the old Skyway, sending several cars and a bus to the bottom of the bay.

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.

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.

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.” 

'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.

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.