Crews battle more than a dozen fires across Tampa Bay area in the last several days

The Florida Forest Service said it responded to more than a dozen wildfires across parts of the Tampa Bay area over Memorial Day Weekend. Fire officials said recent weather conditions have played a big role in recent fires.

Catholic Churches across Tampa honor Pope Leo during first Sunday masses since election

As Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday blessing to a crowd in St Peter's Square at the Vatican, parishes around the globe and across the Tampa Bay area honored the beginning of his papal ministry in their services as well.

Wildfire season peak: Florida Forest Service reminds residents to be alert

From Miami-Dade County to the Panhandle, dry and gusty conditions have created the perfect setting for wildfires to spark and, with not much rain lately, it's easy for these fires to grow.

Tampa Bay area braces for cold nights ahead; here's what you need to know

Parts of the Tampa Bay area are bracing for some cold nights, as a winter storm blasts the southeast region of the U.S. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm.

Rays expect St. Pete to rebuild Tropicana Field before 2026 opening day: Report

The Tampa Bay Rays expect the city of St. Pete to rebuild Tropicana Field, according to a letter sent to St. Pete's City Administrator, Rob Gerdes, on Dec. 30.

Several organizations receive NOAA grant aimed at growing Tampa Bay’s ‘marine economy’

The Tampa Bay area’s coast took a hit during the hurricane season this year, and there’s a push to make it even more resilient with a new $13.9 million grant for startup companies.

Florida contractors face supply shortages of rebuild materials after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Many families across the Tampa Bay area are facing extended delays in returning to their homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with some waiting for permits and others stuck in limbo due to supply shortages. 

Tampa Bay area third in the nation for new business applications this year

The Tampa Bay area has become a hot spot for new businesses, with tens of thousands of residents applying to start their own companies this year. 

Here’s how long chilly temperatures could last in the Tampa Bay area

The Tampa Bay area is continuing to feel dropping temperatures, and a few more cooler days are on the horizon for our region. 

Tampa Bay area voters gear up for final weekend of early voting ahead of Election Day

With just days to go until the 2024 general election, the time for early voting is running out as hundreds of thousands of Floridians cast their ballots across the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Bay area crews working around the clock to haul debris from Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been hauled away across the Tampa Bay area. Many debris crews across the region are working seven days a week to get the debris cleared.

Tampa Bay area families displaced by back-to-back hurricanes looking for resources

Families across the Tampa Bay area are feeling the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and many who cannot return home because of flooding or other damage are looking for housing assistance and resources.

Large algae bloom seen off Florida’s Gulf coast one week after Hurricane Milton

Water quality experts are keeping a close eye on the Tampa Bay area's waters after satellite images show a large algae bloom off Florida’s Gulf coast in the days after Hurricane Milton made landfall.

Power outage tracker: How many Tampa Bay area residents are still in the dark?

Hurricane Milton left behind a path of destruction across the Tampa Bay area after making landfall in Siesta Key last Wednesday evening. Many residents are still experiencing power outages, but lineworkers from across the country are working to turn the lights back on.