Cross-Bay Ferry expanding service on Lightning game days
The ferry, which shuttles passengers between Tampa and St. Petersburg, will now dock in Tampa at the Convention Center. It will continue to dock at the Vinoy Yacht Basin in St. Pete.
The ferry, which shuttles passengers between Tampa and St. Petersburg, will now dock in Tampa at the Convention Center. It will continue to dock at the Vinoy Yacht Basin in St. Pete.
Jimmie Walker discusses changes in comedy climate ahead of Largo tour stop
You’ll likely remember him for his role on the show, “Good Times.” Jimmie “JJ” Walker is touring the country doing stand-up comedy, and he’s got a show in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night.
You’ll likely remember him for his role on the show, “Good Times.” Jimmie “JJ” Walker is touring the country doing stand-up comedy, and he’s got a show in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night.
Possible killer of 90 women may be linked to two Bay Area cold cases
If what 78-year-old Samuel Little has told federal investigators is true, he may be one of the most prolific serial killers of all time.
If what 78-year-old Samuel Little has told federal investigators is true, he may be one of the most prolific serial killers of all time.
Camp Gladiator trains people of all fitness levels throughout Tampa Bay area
For many people, the daunting task of figuring out how to even begin exercising often keeps many people from heading to the gym. The Camp Gladiator Program helps those people take the first step toward a new and unique physical fitness experience.
For many people, the daunting task of figuring out how to even begin exercising often keeps many people from heading to the gym. The Camp Gladiator Program helps those people take the first step toward a new and unique physical fitness experience.
Programmer turned artist creates jewelry from countertops
A former database programmer made a career 180 and began designing jewelry about 15 years ago.
A former database programmer made a career 180 and began designing jewelry about 15 years ago.
Manatee startles swimmers at Indian Rocks Beach
A stealthy manatee that's earned the nickname Boo was at it again this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spotty storms along Florida's West Coast made for quite the show Tuesday morning.