Tampa airport to close Saturday evening
Tampa International Airport plans to shut down all flights Saturday night ahead of Hurricane Irma. The airport tweeted that it will "cease commercial airline operations" at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Tampa International Airport plans to shut down all flights Saturday night ahead of Hurricane Irma. The airport tweeted that it will "cease commercial airline operations" at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Publix announces store closures before Irma's landfall
Publix has announced store closures across Florida.
Publix has announced store closures across Florida.
Gov. Scott closes all Florida public schools, offices
Governor Rick Scott directed all public K-12 schools, state colleges, state universities and state offices to close Friday, September 8 through Monday, September 11.
Governor Rick Scott directed all public K-12 schools, state colleges, state universities and state offices to close Friday, September 8 through Monday, September 11.
Andrew was a monster; Irma could blow it out of the water
For an entire generation in South Florida, Hurricane Andrew was the monster storm that reshaped a region. Irma is likely to blow that out of the water.
For an entire generation in South Florida, Hurricane Andrew was the monster storm that reshaped a region. Irma is likely to blow that out of the water.
Prep your pets for Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
Polk County hotels full as south Florida evacuees move north
The population of Polk County is swelling. Evacuees, trying to escape the wrath of Irma, are coming to Polk to ride out the storm.
The population of Polk County is swelling. Evacuees, trying to escape the wrath of Irma, are coming to Polk to ride out the storm.
Gas, water in high demand ahead of Irma
A lot of people are getting prepared for the worst -- as they should -- but officials say empty store shelves or empty gas pumps are no cause for alarm.
A lot of people are getting prepared for the worst -- as they should -- but officials say empty store shelves or empty gas pumps are no cause for alarm.
Florida highways seeing traffic congestion during evacuations
Florida highways are seeing an increase in traffic as South Florida begins its mandatory evacuations.
Florida highways are seeing an increase in traffic as South Florida begins its mandatory evacuations.
Chick-fil-A giving away free breakfast during September
Chick-fil-A is giving away free food to those who download their mobile app and either create a new account or update an existing app.
Chick-fil-A is giving away free food to those who download their mobile app and either create a new account or update an existing app.
St. Pete prepares early for Hurricane Irma
The rush is on as people prepare in St. Petersburg for Irma.
The rush is on as people prepare in St. Petersburg for Irma.
Homeowners prep for Hurricane Irma
Homeowners aren't waiting to see which course Hurricane Irma takes and began boarding up their windows Tuesday morning.
Homeowners aren't waiting to see which course Hurricane Irma takes and began boarding up their windows Tuesday morning.
Store shelves bare as Bay Area preps for Irma
Before Costco's doors opened in Brandon Tuesday, people were lined up to get their hands on water, in case Hurricane Irma hits the Bay Area.
Before Costco's doors opened in Brandon Tuesday, people were lined up to get their hands on water, in case Hurricane Irma hits the Bay Area.
Nation's largest refinery shuts down as Harvey floods Texas; gas prices rise
The largest crude oil refinery in the United States has shut down due to flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey.
The largest crude oil refinery in the United States has shut down due to flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey.
While battling three kinds of cancer, laughter is woman's best medicine
A bucket list trip – that’s how a Bay Area woman celebrated a new round of grueling chemotherapy to fight cancer. But why travel when she was not feeling well and fighting a disease that could kill her? Patty Virgilio says Route 66 was the best kind of medicine.
A bucket list trip – that’s how a Bay Area woman celebrated a new round of grueling chemotherapy to fight cancer. But why travel when she was not feeling well and fighting a disease that could kill her? Patty Virgilio says Route 66 was the best kind of medicine.
After Harvey: Plenty of gas, but higher prices
Gas prices throughout Tampa Bay began to creep up over the weekend and are expected to continue doing so as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Gas prices throughout Tampa Bay began to creep up over the weekend and are expected to continue doing so as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Baby saved from Harvey floodwaters in high-water rescue
"Neighbors helping neighbors, that's the Texas way!" A 5-month-old baby girl was saved from the floodwaters after Tropical Storm Harvey this morning. She was rescued this morning from Beamer and Beltway in Southeast Houston after high water trapped her family in their homes. A local wrecker did a lion's share of helping out by rushing to the rescue of several...
"Neighbors helping neighbors, that's the Texas way!" A 5-month-old baby girl was saved from the floodwaters after Tropical Storm Harvey this morning. She was rescued this morning from Beamer and Beltway in Southeast Houston after high water trapped her family in their homes. A local wrecker did a lion's share of helping out by rushing to the rescue of several...
Lawyers: Aetna envelope window reveals patients' HIV status
Health insurer Aetna reportedly exposed the personal data of HIV patients across the U.S. earlier this month when mailings to the patients revealed the information through a large window on the front of the envelope.
Health insurer Aetna reportedly exposed the personal data of HIV patients across the U.S. earlier this month when mailings to the patients revealed the information through a large window on the front of the envelope.
Hometown Heros: Cooking up a second chance
Ray is getting a second chance thanks to the St. Petersburg Culinary Center. The non-profit program gives at-risk youth and young adults the training they need to work in any restaurant or professional kitchen.
Ray is getting a second chance thanks to the St. Petersburg Culinary Center. The non-profit program gives at-risk youth and young adults the training they need to work in any restaurant or professional kitchen.
Florida executes Asay for 1987 Jacksonville murders
After spending nearly three decades on Death Row, convicted murderer Mark James Asay was executed Thursday evening, the state's first inmate to be put to death in more than 19 months and the first execution under a lethal injection procedure never used before in Florida or any other state.
After spending nearly three decades on Death Row, convicted murderer Mark James Asay was executed Thursday evening, the state's first inmate to be put to death in more than 19 months and the first execution under a lethal injection procedure never used before in Florida or any other state.
Trop game reborn as 'Gasparilla Bowl'
Say goodbye to Bitcoin. The St. Petersburg Bowl has a new sponsor and a new name. Bad Boys Mowers has signed on to sponsor the game.
Say goodbye to Bitcoin. The St. Petersburg Bowl has a new sponsor and a new name. Bad Boys Mowers has signed on to sponsor the game.