Tampa International Airport unveils air taxi concept for dream project

On Thursday morning, Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens stood before the Tampa City Council to reveal a futuristic vision for the city’s transportation: air taxis.

Rays' stadium funding deal advances, but Tampa City Council balks at terms

The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal.

Florida woman accused of kicking trooper, urinating on road: FHP

A woman was arrested on multiple charges, Wednesday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say she resisted arrest, kicked a trooper and urinated on the road in front of EMS following a traffic stop in Palm River-Clair Mel.

Family asks community to #lovelikelauryn, as they remember USF student killed in wrong-way DUI crash

A 21-year-old University of South Florida student, Lauryn Akey, was killed early Sunday when the Florida Highway Patrol says a drunk driver who was traveling the wrong way on I-75, struck her vehicle. Loved ones are honoring her memory and legacy across social media with the hashtag #lovelikelauryn.

Is your sunscreen safe? What doctors say about the new EWG rankings

The Environmental Working Group evaluated more than 2,700 sunscreen products in its latest annual safety and efficacy study, issuing approval ratings to 550 of them. 

Why federal forecasters say 'it only takes one' storm as NOAA releases 2026 hurricane season predictions

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that the agency is predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, driven by a strengthening El Niño climate pattern. 

Historic 1925 Milam Mansion hits the market on Davis Islands

A historic Davis Islands home for sale has hit the market for $4.65 million, offering a rare look into the early development of the Tampa area. 

HGTV hosts join Pinellas County Habitat for Humanity neighborhood build

A community project brought out television stars and corporate volunteers Thursday to help a Pinellas County woman build her future home. Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, hosts of the HGTV series "100 Day Dream Home," partnered with PGT Custom Windows and Doors to build the house in the Lealman area. 

NOAA reveals 2026 Atlantic hurricane season activity forecast as Super El Niño looms

NOAA released its official 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday, predicting a below-average season with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, including 1-3 major (Category 3+) hurricanes this year.

Florida man arrested after suspected human remains found buried at property where his father lived

A Florida man was arrested Monday after investigators uncovered suspected human remains buried at a Marion County property while investigating the disappearance of his father, according to authorities and an arrest affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital.

Man convicted of killing a woman and her 4-year-old daughter is executed in Florida

A Florida man convicted of fatally stabbing his cousin’s girlfriend and the couple's 4-year-old daughter was put to death Thursday evening, becoming the seventh person executed by the state this year.

Lithia man arrested after hidden cameras, child porn and over 1,000 voyeurism files found in home: HCSO

A Lithia man is behind bars after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives say they discovered hidden cameras, thousands of files containing voyeurism and child pornography on devices inside his home.