Tampa Bay 24/7: Overnight shift at the National Weather Service
While most of the Tampa Bay area is asleep, the National Weather Service forecast office in Ruskin is wide awake, keeping watch of overnight weather and disseminating essential forecasts for the day ahead.
While most of the Tampa Bay area is asleep, the National Weather Service forecast office in Ruskin is wide awake, keeping watch of overnight weather and disseminating essential forecasts for the day ahead.
Red-light runner strikes Sarasota motorcycle deputy: SCSO
A Sarasota County motorcycle deputy was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after investigators said he was struck by a red-light runner.
A Sarasota County motorcycle deputy was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after investigators said he was struck by a red-light runner.
Ethan Pritchard shooting: 4 arrested as FSU football player recovers from gunshot wound to head
Multiple people have now been arrested in connection to the shooting of Florida State University (FSU) football player Ethan Pritchard, according to Gadsden County Sheriff Morris A. Young.
Multiple people have now been arrested in connection to the shooting of Florida State University (FSU) football player Ethan Pritchard, according to Gadsden County Sheriff Morris A. Young.
Tampa intersection improvements get $13M boost from Hillsborough County as pothole program hits 4 years
Tampa is getting a major cash boost for its roadways. Hillsborough County just transferred $13 million to the City of Tampa to improve intersections.
Tampa is getting a major cash boost for its roadways. Hillsborough County just transferred $13 million to the City of Tampa to improve intersections.
Woman charged in Polk County deputy's 2022 death stands trial
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman facing murder charges in the case is standing trial.
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman facing murder charges in the case is standing trial.
Florida surgeon general defends unprecedented plan to dismantle school vaccine mandates
Florida’s top health official is challenging decades of public health policy, defending his plan to roll back vaccine mandates for children in the state.
Florida’s top health official is challenging decades of public health policy, defending his plan to roll back vaccine mandates for children in the state.
Florida DEP, Mosaic meet with neighbors over proposed underground wastewater wells
At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground.
At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground.
Victim's girlfriend testifies at pre-trial hearing after deadly shooting inside Lutz home
On Tuesday, Anthony Williams appeared in court for his pre-trial detention hearing, where a judge set a $250,000 bond for a murder charge and $25,000 for a concealed firearm charge.
On Tuesday, Anthony Williams appeared in court for his pre-trial detention hearing, where a judge set a $250,000 bond for a murder charge and $25,000 for a concealed firearm charge.
Hillsborough County School Board bans two more books amid ongoing debate
At a Tuesday night meeting, Hillsborough County School Board members voted to remove "Blankets" and "Identical" from library shelves.
At a Tuesday night meeting, Hillsborough County School Board members voted to remove "Blankets" and "Identical" from library shelves.
Davis Islands firefighters serving from trailers as rebuild stalls after Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
USF hires Rob Higgins after over 2 decades with Tampa Bay Sports Commission
The longtime point man for hosting major sporting events in Tampa is taking his talents to the University of South Florida as the school’s new “CEO of Athletics."
The longtime point man for hosting major sporting events in Tampa is taking his talents to the University of South Florida as the school’s new “CEO of Athletics."
Florida bear hunt moves forward, with permits available by lottery
The state’s first bear hunt in a decade moves forward on Friday when people seeking to obtain one of the limited number of permits can pay a $5 entry fee.
The state’s first bear hunt in a decade moves forward on Friday when people seeking to obtain one of the limited number of permits can pay a $5 entry fee.
Suni Bell murder: Trial of 5 suspects in 4-year-old girl's shooting death begins
Five men charged in the 2021 shooting death of 4-year-old Suni Bell are standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.
Five men charged in the 2021 shooting death of 4-year-old Suni Bell are standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.
Florida Holocaust Museum reopens Tuesday. Here's a look at what's new
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.
Sebring man found dead after Polk County car crash causes power outage: PCSO
A deadly car crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly car crash is under investigation in Polk County.
DEP grants to enhance Lakeland lakes: New technology set for trial at Lake Morton
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Florida man caught on bodycam video swinging machete at police officer at Walmart
A Florida man was arrested after swinging a machete at a Fort Pierce police officer inside a Walmart along Okeechobee Boulevard, officials said.
A Florida man was arrested after swinging a machete at a Fort Pierce police officer inside a Walmart along Okeechobee Boulevard, officials said.
25 performing arts organizations gear up for annual New Tampa festival
Members of the Rudram Dance Company have spent the last four weeks preparing for seven different performances this weekend.
Members of the Rudram Dance Company have spent the last four weeks preparing for seven different performances this weekend.
Potential Rays owner considering HCC as stadium site
With the sale of the Rays being made official, potentially in a matter of weeks, there have been talks about a new stadium being built on the campus of Hillsborough College — along N Dale Mabry Highway — near Raymond James Stadium.
With the sale of the Rays being made official, potentially in a matter of weeks, there have been talks about a new stadium being built on the campus of Hillsborough College — along N Dale Mabry Highway — near Raymond James Stadium.
Illegal immigrants arrested after man struck in hit-and-run crash found dead inside mobile home: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a neighborhood party ended with a 21-year-old man dead and six illegal immigrants going to jail early Sunday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a neighborhood party ended with a 21-year-old man dead and six illegal immigrants going to jail early Sunday morning.