Fencing along Sunshine Skyway Bridge brings drop in number of suicides reported, first responders say
Tampa Bay first responders said they've seen a dramatic drop in the number of suicides since the fencing went up on Tampa Bay's Sunshine Skyway bridge.
Tampa Bay first responders said they've seen a dramatic drop in the number of suicides since the fencing went up on Tampa Bay's Sunshine Skyway bridge.
Florida's Largest Home Show helps potential home-sellers stand out in competitive market
Florida's Largest Home Show wrapped up Monday following a weekend in which dozens of vendors packed into the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The event was also a chance for potential home-sellers to figure out how to make their properties stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Florida's Largest Home Show wrapped up Monday following a weekend in which dozens of vendors packed into the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The event was also a chance for potential home-sellers to figure out how to make their properties stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Pitch clock comes to minor league parks across Bay Area
Baseball is the only major North American sport that doesn't abide by any game clock or set time. But across Minor League Baseball this summer, time is catching up to America's Pastime.
Baseball is the only major North American sport that doesn't abide by any game clock or set time. But across Minor League Baseball this summer, time is catching up to America's Pastime.
Is Tampa Bay’s housing market cooling off? Real estate experts say it is
The housing market is starting to level off despite high demand and record prices in Tampa Bay, according to real estate experts -- but it's still competitve.
The housing market is starting to level off despite high demand and record prices in Tampa Bay, according to real estate experts -- but it's still competitve.
Seagrass meadows in Tampa Bay see 'significant' decline over last four years
Over the last four years, the seagrass meadows that blanket Tampa Bay have been shrinking. Since 2018, at least 6,300 acres of the plants have been lost with the majority of the decline happening in Old Tampa Bay.
Over the last four years, the seagrass meadows that blanket Tampa Bay have been shrinking. Since 2018, at least 6,300 acres of the plants have been lost with the majority of the decline happening in Old Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay becomes financial technology hub with more startups setting down roots, innovators say
More and more financial technology startup companies are setting down roots in Tampa Bay, and innovators said they believe the area is becoming a hub for the industry.
More and more financial technology startup companies are setting down roots in Tampa Bay, and innovators said they believe the area is becoming a hub for the industry.
Bay Area shelters welcome beagles removed from Virginia breeding facility
More than 30 beagles were brought to the Bay Area after being saved from a mass breeding facility last month.
More than 30 beagles were brought to the Bay Area after being saved from a mass breeding facility last month.
Push for electric air travel gains momentum in Tampa Bay
A new technology could transform transportation, and it's called air taxis. The electric airplanes will offer high-speed travel powered by batteries.
A new technology could transform transportation, and it's called air taxis. The electric airplanes will offer high-speed travel powered by batteries.
Tampa Bay to see more dangerously hot days with 'feels like' temperatures over 100 degrees, new data shows
New data shows counties in Tampa Bay will experience 35% to 45% more dangerously hot days when the "feels like" temperature tops 100 degrees.
New data shows counties in Tampa Bay will experience 35% to 45% more dangerously hot days when the "feels like" temperature tops 100 degrees.
Bay Area districts still face teacher shortage as students head back to classroom
When it comes to teacher staffing in the Bay Area – Pinellas County schools is in the better position – with 113 teacher vacancies to fill. Pasco has 313 teacher vacancies, and as of last week, the Hillsborough school district had 620 vacancies.
When it comes to teacher staffing in the Bay Area – Pinellas County schools is in the better position – with 113 teacher vacancies to fill. Pasco has 313 teacher vacancies, and as of last week, the Hillsborough school district had 620 vacancies.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in Tampa Bay oysters, study finds
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Making Tampa Bay more resilient to sea level rise and flooding: New study takes deeper dive
A new report is revealing more about the unique challenges the Tampa Bay region faces against the threat of sea level rise and storm surge.
A new report is revealing more about the unique challenges the Tampa Bay region faces against the threat of sea level rise and storm surge.
Tampa Bay considered 'high risk' area as COVID-19 cases continue to spike
Data from the CDC shows more than half of Florida residents are in communities with "high risk" levels of COVID-19. It's the 10th consecutive week infections have gone up.
Data from the CDC shows more than half of Florida residents are in communities with "high risk" levels of COVID-19. It's the 10th consecutive week infections have gone up.
'Just totally unexpected': Unseasonal surge in flu cases leaves many Tampa Bay kids sick
Flu activity across the state is on the rise with cases spiking locally. The unexpected and unseasonal surge in flu cases is making many kids in the Tampa Bay area sick.
Flu activity across the state is on the rise with cases spiking locally. The unexpected and unseasonal surge in flu cases is making many kids in the Tampa Bay area sick.
Tampa Bay rescue centers see influx of baby bird rescue phone calls
Many animal rescue centers across Tampa Bay are being inundated with baby bird rescue phone calls. People are finding baby birds on the ground not knowing what to do and end up calling rescue centers.
Many animal rescue centers across Tampa Bay are being inundated with baby bird rescue phone calls. People are finding baby birds on the ground not knowing what to do and end up calling rescue centers.
Yearly tradition of whale shark sightings off Anna Maria Island continues
It's not every day you get to see something as spectacular as a whale shark in the open water. But it might be once a year.
It's not every day you get to see something as spectacular as a whale shark in the open water. But it might be once a year.
Record number of NFL prospects from Tampa Bay could get the Draft Day call
A record number of prospects from Tampa Bay could be getting the NFL Draft Day call.
A record number of prospects from Tampa Bay could be getting the NFL Draft Day call.
Tampa Bay area home prices spike 32%, report says; 2nd-highest jump in US
Home prices in the Tampa Bay area have soared over 32% compared to last year — barely trailing Phoenix for the largest jump in the country. But some experts say rising inflation could begin to slow the housing market's momentum.
Home prices in the Tampa Bay area have soared over 32% compared to last year — barely trailing Phoenix for the largest jump in the country. But some experts say rising inflation could begin to slow the housing market's momentum.
Final wish: Family of Michigan man with terminal diagnosis work to bring him to Clearwater Beach
A Michigan man who received a terminal diagnosis has one final wish: To see the ocean one more time. His family in the Tampa Bay area is now working to make his final wish a reality.
A Michigan man who received a terminal diagnosis has one final wish: To see the ocean one more time. His family in the Tampa Bay area is now working to make his final wish a reality.
Simple traffic violations lead to major human smuggling busts by the Florida Highway Patrol
Human smuggling has become a billion-dollar business and simple traffic violations like cracked windshield, overly tinted windows or speeding have led to big busts by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Human smuggling has become a billion-dollar business and simple traffic violations like cracked windshield, overly tinted windows or speeding have led to big busts by the Florida Highway Patrol.