Hurricane Idalia updates: What we know about flooding, damages in Tampa Bay Area
Waters began receding across the Tampa Bay Area Wednesday evening, hours after Hurricane Idalia swamped coastal communities with the worst storm surge the region has seen in decades.
Sandbag locations open across Tampa Bay
As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to Florida, local officials are opening sandbag locations to help residents prepare.
Tropical Storm Idalia nears hurricane strength as it gets closer to Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane at any time as it lingers near Western Cuba. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico as it moves closer to landfall in Florida.
Tropical Storm Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane; watches issued
Hurricane watches are in effect after Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday and is forecast to become a hurricane in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Tampa Bay area homebuyers struggle as mortgage rates hit 22-year-high
Buying that perfect home seems further out of reach for many budget-conscious buyers in the Tampa Bay area as mortgage rates hit a 22-year-high.
Capitol Riots: Tampa Bay area defendants and where their cases stand after Jan. 6 attack
Hundreds of people were charged for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. More were rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Many Bay area families unable to access early childhood education, causing childcare crisis
When the bell rings on a new school year in just a few weeks, half the kindergartners in our area won't be ready.
Bucs RB Rachaad White predicts 12 win season
It's quiet now at One Buc Place, but next week football returns and the action heats up.
Heat Advisory issued across Tampa Bay area
Tampa Bay area residents are urged to avoid the heat and drink plenty of water as the region swelters under a Heat Advisory.
Summer fertilizer bans in place for Bay area counties to prevent algae blooms
Fertilizer bans went into effect in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties Thursday and will last until Sept. 30. The bans are specifically on nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizers.
Feeding Tampa Bay works to keep up with record level of food insecurity
As the price of nearly everything keeps going up, it’s put everyday necessities out of reach for a lot of families in the Bay Area.
New Barbie doll with Down syndrome is sign of inclusion, acceptance for local families
Local families in the Tampa Bay area are celebrating the announcement of a new Barbie doll with Down syndrome this week.
Tampa Bay Watch non-profit transform old toilets into oyster reef balls
Volunteers with Tampa Bay Watch use hammers and a marine-friendly concrete mix to create oyster reef balls to filter the water in the bay. Pieces of toilets are included.
Despite recent rainfall, Tampa Bay area still at high risk of wildfires
With wildfire season off to a hot and early start, Monday's overnight rainfall in Tampa Bay is a welcome sight, but it is not nearly enough.
Officials warn of wildfire season with dry conditions continuing across Florida
Dry conditions across the state has Florida Forest Service officials raising red flags over this wildfire season, which they said is already off to a hot and early start.
High amount of prescription drugs found in redfish in Florida’s most important estuaries, new study finds
A newly completed study from Florida International University found high amounts of opioids, heart medication and other prescription drugs in redfish throughout the state’s most important estuaries, with Tampa Bay ranked second highest for contaminants in the fish.
Tampa Bay Watch celebrates 30 years of working to keep local waters healthy
Tampa Bay watch is celebrating 30 years of working to keep local water healthy. Since it was established in 1993, the organization has been working in the dirt and mud to improve the Tampa Bay watershed.
Visit Tampa Bay launches new campaign for young professionals
Visit Tampa Bay hopes a new campaign encouraging young professionals to "work where you love" will continue to boost the growing area.
Wildlife officials looking for help finding horseshoe crabs along Florida beaches
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for your help with its annual Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch.
Empath Health seeking hospice care volunteers after decline during pandemic
As former President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter home hospice care after recent hospital stays, local healthcare providers say it points to the benefit's hospice can provide.