Meet the first babies born in the Tampa Bay area in 2026

As New Year's celebrations were underway, multiple Tampa Bay area families welcomed their babies — some of the first to be born locally in 2026. 

Tampa Bay area moving companies see busiest December in years as housing market warms

As the year winds down, many families are focused on slowing things down and spending time together. But for one moving company in the Tampa Bay area, this December is anything but quiet.

Tampa Bay officials warn drawbacks on tax cuts

A set of four proposed constitutional amendments designed to reduce property taxes for Florida homeowners moved forward on Tuesday in the Florida House. 

Florida leads nation in child drownings: New legislation aims to prevent tragedies

Florida has earned a heartbreaking distinction as the state with the highest number of deadly child drownings in the nation. Last year alone, 110 children lost their lives to drowning in Florida, and this year is already on track to surpass that grim statistic.

White House plan on Obamacare subsidies still on hold

With Obamacare subsidies set to expire by the end of this year, the White House had been set to release a plan on Monday, but they're reportedly holding off on that. 

Quiet Crisis: Tampa Bay's foster children lacking legal representation

Advocates say a silent crisis is unfolding as many foster children find themselves without legal representation, leaving them vulnerable and often overlooked. Florida is one of 13 states that does not guarantee an attorney for foster children, a situation that advocates argue leaves some of the most vulnerable children voiceless and at risk of falling through the cracks.

Despite end to shutdown, travel may not be back to normal anytime soon

Although federal workers like air traffic controllers and TSA agents are set to receive their paychecks soon, airlines are still operating under mandates that could lead to cancellations and delays.

Routine maintenance can extend the life of your water heater

This week, Tampa Bay area plumbers fielded calls of leaking water heaters after the drop in temperatures likely stressed the tanks.

'Carolina Squats' remain legal in Florida despite safety concerns

There are some people in Tampa concerned with the safety of the "Carolina Squat," the legal but often controversial practice of lifting the front bumper of a vehicle four or more inches than the back bumper. 

Last-minute deal between BayCare, Florida Blue allows 200K to keep doctors – but not everyone is included

A last-minute agreement between BayCare Health System and Florida Blue Insurance brought relief to hundreds of thousands of patients across the Tampa Bay area, but not everyone is included.

Proposed budget cuts could impact NOAA during peak hurricane season

As Florida braces for the most dangerous part of hurricane season, concerns are growing over potential cuts to the agencies that track and forecast severe weather.

Gold prices hit record highs: What that means for Tampa Bay area stores, investors

At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.