Manatee startles swimmers at Indian Rocks Beach
A stealthy manatee that's earned the nickname Boo was at it again this week.
Tax incentives, better facilities draw filmmakers away from Bay Area
The crime drama "Live By Night" is set in Ybor City, but when film crews rebuilt the historic streets of Tampa on a set in Georgia, officials realized they needed to do more to attract moviemakers to the Bay Area.
Fishermen rescued by good Samaritan 45 miles offshore
The Coast Guard said a good Samaritan vessel rescued three fishermen 45 miles off the coast of Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Investigators reviewing new information in Sheena Morris death investigation
New information is coming to light in a decade-old case of an apparent suicide. Since the beginning of the investigation, detectives believed 22-year-old Sheena Morris took her own life, but love ones now say new information they handed over to the State Attorney’s Office proves she was murdered.
Shake Shack said to be looking at Midtown Tampa, downtown St. Petersburg
Shake Shack, the iconic burger-and-milkshake joint from New York restaurateur Danny Meyer, is once again said to be looking for Tampa Bay real estate — and zeroing in on Midtown Tampa and downtown St. Petersburg.
Researchers: Clothing fibers account for majority of microplastics in Tampa rivers
They’re too small to be seen by the naked eye, but researchers at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg say they're a big problem.
Final defendant in shark-dragging case takes plea deal
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
Speedy bus considered as mass-transit option
TBARTA, the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority, has rolled out a first look at what could be part of a solution to the area's lack of mass transit It's called BRT, which stands for Bus Rapid Transit.
Officials: Brandon woman banned from Disney after attacking taxi driver, kicking deputy
A Brandon woman has been banned from Walt Disney World for life after getting into a physical fight with a taxi driver, and then kicking a deputy at one of the theme parks, authorities said.
Health officials scramble to identify cause of lung disease linked to vaping
Deaths linked to lung disease, apparently caused by vaping, rose to five Friday, prompting health officials across the country to warn people of the danger, including leaders in the Bay Area.
Tampa Bay businesses gear up to bring relief to Bahamas after Dorian devastation
Bay Area businesses and families with close ties to the Bahamas are organizing donation drives to help victims of Hurricane Dorian.
Officials: If possible, do not return hurricane supplies
Emergency management officials are urging home and business owners to hang onto supplies they bought in preparation for Hurricane Dorian.
September SNAP benefits being released early for some Floridians ahead of Dorian
The USDA has approved the early release of SNAP benefits through Florida's Department of Children and Families to help families prepare for Hurricane Dorian.
Environmental concerns dominate toll road discussions
Florida's toll roads task forces met for the first time at the Tampa Convention Center on Tuesday to discuss a major project that will expand three of the state's transportation corridors.
Watch: Storm cloud spins over Indian Rocks Beach
Spotty storms along Florida's West Coast made for quite the show Tuesday morning.
Deputies arrest 47 for DUIs in Hillsborough, Pinellas counties during overnight operation
Deputies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties arrested 47 people for driving under the influence in an overnight operation dubbed "Saturation Saturday."
Chained for two months, young Kiwi the German Shepherd continues to heal
A German Shepherd pup was chained up for so long that its collar had to be surgically removed. Weeks later, Kiwi, the six-month-old dog, has come a long way.
Facility for migrant children could be coming to Tampa Bay area
A permanent facility for undocumented migrant children could be coming to the Tampa Bay Area. The federal government is now looking to central Florida as a possible location for the shelter that would be home to 500 undocumented migrant children.
Tropical Storm Chantal poses no threat to the U.S., forecasters say
The third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed, and it does not pose any threat to the U.S., according to meteorologists.
Doctors gave him 3 months to live; 8 months later, he throws first pitch at Rays game
Monday was big for Ken Koenig. The South Carolina man now has the Tampa Bay Rays on the list of teams he roots for. The 57-year-old threw out the first pitch at Monday night’s game.