Gov. DeSantis announces Fruitville I-75 Interchange along with grants to increase supply chain capacity
More and more people are moving to the Sunshine State, and that means more cars in traffic and a heavier burden on Tampa Bay area roads. Residents are feeling the frustration of daily backups.
More and more people are moving to the Sunshine State, and that means more cars in traffic and a heavier burden on Tampa Bay area roads. Residents are feeling the frustration of daily backups.
Rental scammers re-posting listings for cheaper prices, stealing thousands
As families continue to struggle to make ends meet and find affordable places to live, crooks are using that to their advantage by making a rental listing that's too good to be true.
As families continue to struggle to make ends meet and find affordable places to live, crooks are using that to their advantage by making a rental listing that's too good to be true.
Bay Area landlords hope to create better tenant relationships as demand skyrockets
As more people move to the Sunshine State, rent prices have gone up significantly, but the high demand for rental homes is also putting an added strain on landlord-tenant relationships.
As more people move to the Sunshine State, rent prices have gone up significantly, but the high demand for rental homes is also putting an added strain on landlord-tenant relationships.
Senior roommate search? Retirees priced out of Florida working to connect with fellow seniors
As more people come to Florida, housing prices are going up and people are being priced out of the sunshine state. It’s especially hard for seniors, who feel like their retirement dreams are being put on hold.
As more people come to Florida, housing prices are going up and people are being priced out of the sunshine state. It’s especially hard for seniors, who feel like their retirement dreams are being put on hold.
Pushback grows against Florida State Parks development plans
Florida has 75 state parks that draw millions every year. This week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection released development proposals for nine state parks, including two in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida has 75 state parks that draw millions every year. This week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection released development proposals for nine state parks, including two in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida primary heads toward lower voter turnout compared to recent primaries
The Florida primary appeared to be heading toward a lower voter turnout on Tuesday compared to recent primaries, according to early unofficial records for counties across the Tampa Bay area.
The Florida primary appeared to be heading toward a lower voter turnout on Tuesday compared to recent primaries, according to early unofficial records for counties across the Tampa Bay area.
Team of Bay Area first responders helping crews in Manatee, Sarasota counties with Debby aftermath
First responders from across the state are helping crews in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including the Task Force 3 Urban Search and Rescue team.
First responders from across the state are helping crews in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including the Task Force 3 Urban Search and Rescue team.
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area condo buildings face looming inspection deadline
The deadly Surfside Condo collapse in 2021 sparked statewide urgency to meet new safety requirements. But right now, hundreds of condo buildings in the Tampa Bay area are on a deadline.
The deadly Surfside Condo collapse in 2021 sparked statewide urgency to meet new safety requirements. But right now, hundreds of condo buildings in the Tampa Bay area are on a deadline.
Officials warn people to stay safe with hot Fourth of July weekend ahead
Temperatures could feel as high as 112 degrees this holiday weekend, with a heat advisory issued for the Tampa Bay area. Officials are warning people to stay safe with many already feeling the burn on July 4.
Temperatures could feel as high as 112 degrees this holiday weekend, with a heat advisory issued for the Tampa Bay area. Officials are warning people to stay safe with many already feeling the burn on July 4.
DNA evidence can play critical role in solving car thefts, law enforcement officials say
Cities across the Tampa Bay area are seeing issues with strings of car burglaries and auto thefts.
Cities across the Tampa Bay area are seeing issues with strings of car burglaries and auto thefts.
44 years later: Thursday marks tragic anniversary of 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster
Thursday marks 44 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay history when the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was struck and collapsed.
Thursday marks 44 years since one of the worst tragedies in Tampa Bay history when the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was struck and collapsed.
Teen gun violence leading to accidental shootings, 'community problem' in Tampa Bay area
Tampa Bay area teenagers are getting their hands on guns, and it's happening all too often with devastating and deadly consequences.
Tampa Bay area teenagers are getting their hands on guns, and it's happening all too often with devastating and deadly consequences.
Timeline: Line of storms rolls through Tampa Bay area
A line of severe storms will inch its way through the Tampa Bay area starting Wednesday afternoon and into the evening hours.
A line of severe storms will inch its way through the Tampa Bay area starting Wednesday afternoon and into the evening hours.
Skyway Bridge attorney reflects on Baltimore bridge collapse: 'My initial thoughts, Deja Vu'
Tuesday's tragedy involving the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland was a painful reminder of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse in Tampa Bay more than 40 years ago.
Tuesday's tragedy involving the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland was a painful reminder of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse in Tampa Bay more than 40 years ago.
Tampa rescue worries about dogs rescued from hoarding situation after free adoption giveaway
More than 200 dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation in Putnam County this week. The dogs, who were saved and temporarily transferred into the care of Putnam County Animal Control, were then given away in a "free public adoption."
More than 200 dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation in Putnam County this week. The dogs, who were saved and temporarily transferred into the care of Putnam County Animal Control, were then given away in a "free public adoption."
Seabirds nesting in the Bay Area as tourists visit for spring break
Thousands of tourists are packing Tampa Bay area beaches this month for spring break, but wildlife experts are pleading to watch out for seabirds. It’s their nesting season and baby bird eggs are just beginning to line the beaches.
Thousands of tourists are packing Tampa Bay area beaches this month for spring break, but wildlife experts are pleading to watch out for seabirds. It’s their nesting season and baby bird eggs are just beginning to line the beaches.
Spring break brings numerous travelers to Bay Area
It’s officially Spring Break season, which means an estimated three million travelers through Tampa International Airport.
It’s officially Spring Break season, which means an estimated three million travelers through Tampa International Airport.
Beer Can Island Tampa goes up for sale, closes to the public: ‘All good things must come to an end’
Have you ever wanted to own a private island? For $14.2M, a once-popular party island in Tampa Bay could be yours. Beer Can Island has closed to the public and is listed for sale.
Have you ever wanted to own a private island? For $14.2M, a once-popular party island in Tampa Bay could be yours. Beer Can Island has closed to the public and is listed for sale.
Tampa Bay area's major weekend events attracts tourists for New Year's holiday
The New Year's holiday marks a big weekend with several major events in the Tampa Bay area, attracting tourists from near and far.
The New Year's holiday marks a big weekend with several major events in the Tampa Bay area, attracting tourists from near and far.
Captain Experiences offers guides for fishing and hunting excursions
A day out fishing isn't just leisure for Cody Beckman – it's also his job. He's one of the nationwide guides for Captain Experiences.
A day out fishing isn't just leisure for Cody Beckman – it's also his job. He's one of the nationwide guides for Captain Experiences.