Florida communities receive about $65 million from federal grant to help makes streets safer
Communities across Florida received about $65 million in federal grant money to make streets safer whether you walk, bike or drive.
Communities across Florida received about $65 million in federal grant money to make streets safer whether you walk, bike or drive.
New study: Renting a home is more affordable than buying one in 2023
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
Mocktails trend brings more non-alcoholic options to menus at bars, restaurants
Data from the CDC shows more than 140,000 Americans die from excessive alcohol use every year. It's one reason why "mocktails" are becoming so popular.
Data from the CDC shows more than 140,000 Americans die from excessive alcohol use every year. It's one reason why "mocktails" are becoming so popular.
Unlocked cars become main source of stolen guns, fueling violence on Tampa Bay area streets
Law enforcement agencies across the Tampa Bay area said unlocked cars have become the main source of stolen guns, which are fueling violence on the streets.
Law enforcement agencies across the Tampa Bay area said unlocked cars have become the main source of stolen guns, which are fueling violence on the streets.
Cold air settles in across Tampa Bay area with freeze warnings issued in most of the region
The temperatures proved to be completely different from what they were Friday morning as the cold front moved through the Sunshine State. Temperatures dropped throughout the day, and freeze warnings and wind chill advisories have been issued for most of the region.
The temperatures proved to be completely different from what they were Friday morning as the cold front moved through the Sunshine State. Temperatures dropped throughout the day, and freeze warnings and wind chill advisories have been issued for most of the region.
Tampa Bay area counties open cold weather shelters with freeze warnings issued for Christmas weekend
With forecasters expecting the Tampa Bay area to see one of its coldest Christmas Days on record, counties across central Florida are opening cold weather shelters for anyone needing a warm place to stay over the holiday weekend.
With forecasters expecting the Tampa Bay area to see one of its coldest Christmas Days on record, counties across central Florida are opening cold weather shelters for anyone needing a warm place to stay over the holiday weekend.
Tampa Bay animal shelters waive adoption fees to clear space amid continued overcrowding
From Polk County to Manatee County, many animal shelters are experiencing overcrowding due to an increase in pet surrenders. To combat this, they've announced they will waive adoption fees for a limited time.
From Polk County to Manatee County, many animal shelters are experiencing overcrowding due to an increase in pet surrenders. To combat this, they've announced they will waive adoption fees for a limited time.
Advocates pushed for more affordable housing this year as Tampa Bay area saw record rent, home prices
It's been a wild year for the Tampa Bay area housing market in 2022, and housing advocates said there’s been success and challenges still to overcome heading into the new year.
It's been a wild year for the Tampa Bay area housing market in 2022, and housing advocates said there’s been success and challenges still to overcome heading into the new year.
More children showing up to hospitals with suicidal thoughts, new report finds
As more people open up about their mental health, a new report found an increase among children nationwide thinking about suicide and attempting suicide, including in the Tampa Bay area.
As more people open up about their mental health, a new report found an increase among children nationwide thinking about suicide and attempting suicide, including in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida Aquarium, Ocean Conservancy team up to talk about solutions to red tide
The Florida Aquarium is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy to host panel discussions about what red tide is, how it spreads and what needs to be done to prevent it from destroying the gulf and Tampa Bay.
The Florida Aquarium is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy to host panel discussions about what red tide is, how it spreads and what needs to be done to prevent it from destroying the gulf and Tampa Bay.
Hurricane Irma ripped a hole in Shell Key, but that's a good thing
When Hurricane Irma roared through last fall, it caused billions in damages across the state and ripped a hole in one of our barrier islands. But rather than doing damage, it's improved much of the marine environment nearby.
When Hurricane Irma roared through last fall, it caused billions in damages across the state and ripped a hole in one of our barrier islands. But rather than doing damage, it's improved much of the marine environment nearby.
Five adoptable kittens named after the Backstreet Boys won't have you feeling incomplete this Christmas
As long as you love them, officials promise these kittens' adorable faces will truly show you the meaning of not being lonely. It's all they have to give.
As long as you love them, officials promise these kittens' adorable faces will truly show you the meaning of not being lonely. It's all they have to give.
Tampa Bay area leaders release roadmap for local governments to help protect coast against changing weather
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council released a regional resiliency action plan to lay out dozens of steps to protect people and places over the decades. It establishes a road map for 32 municipalities from Citrus County down to Sarasota County.
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council released a regional resiliency action plan to lay out dozens of steps to protect people and places over the decades. It establishes a road map for 32 municipalities from Citrus County down to Sarasota County.
Harbor pilots help guide massive ships in Tampa Bay waters
Harbor pilots have one of the most unique jobs in the world, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. They don't fly planes, but they do guide massive ships into Tampa Bay.
Harbor pilots have one of the most unique jobs in the world, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. They don't fly planes, but they do guide massive ships into Tampa Bay.
Risk of beach erosion seen on Florida's east coast after Nicole exists in Tampa Bay area, engineers say
Homes that were once beachfront property collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in the wake of Hurricane Nicole's landfall on Florida's east coast. That same risk of beach erosion also exists in the Tampa Bay area.
Homes that were once beachfront property collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in the wake of Hurricane Nicole's landfall on Florida's east coast. That same risk of beach erosion also exists in the Tampa Bay area.
Tropical Storm Nicole closures, sandbags, storm information for Tampa Bay area
Counties in the Tampa Bay area have been monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole throughout the week as it approached the east coast of Florida. The storm made landfall early Thursday morning, and there are still ongoing closures in the area.
Counties in the Tampa Bay area have been monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole throughout the week as it approached the east coast of Florida. The storm made landfall early Thursday morning, and there are still ongoing closures in the area.
Tampa Bay area braces for Hurricane Nicole ahead of landfall
The Tampa Bay area is getting a reminder hurricane season isn’t quite over yet with tropical storm conditions expected from Hurricane Nicole.
The Tampa Bay area is getting a reminder hurricane season isn’t quite over yet with tropical storm conditions expected from Hurricane Nicole.
Preparations underway for Nicole as Tampa Bay area residents still recover from Hurricane Ian
Preparations are underway across the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Nicole. Officials are encouraging all residents to keep all close eye on their city and county's social media feeds for the latest updates.
Preparations are underway across the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Nicole. Officials are encouraging all residents to keep all close eye on their city and county's social media feeds for the latest updates.
Tropical Storm Watch issued for Florida's Gulf Coast; Nicole strengthens into tropical storm
Nicole has strengthened from a subtropical storm into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center says. Much of Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area, is now under a Tropical Storm Watch as the system churns in the Atlantic, and is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane later this week.
Nicole has strengthened from a subtropical storm into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center says. Much of Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area, is now under a Tropical Storm Watch as the system churns in the Atlantic, and is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane later this week.
Study: Tampa Bay area residents missing work due to mental health
A new survey by Tampa Bay Thrives looks at the community’s perceptions, practices, and experiences related to mental health. Seven in 10 people said they experienced at least one poor mental health day during the past month, 10% of respondents reported missing work.
A new survey by Tampa Bay Thrives looks at the community’s perceptions, practices, and experiences related to mental health. Seven in 10 people said they experienced at least one poor mental health day during the past month, 10% of respondents reported missing work.