Pinellas County sports tourism hits $30M milestone since October

Since October, Pinellas County has hosted 53 sporting events, generating $30 million in direct spending, according to Caleb Peterson, Director of the VSPC Sports Commission.

Feeding Tampa Bay’s new medical clinic sees growing demand: ‘Meeting People Where They Are’

With slashed federal healthcare funding and the partial government shutdown, Bay Area organizations are doing what they can to bring free health care to the people that need it most.

DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill

Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.

Hillsborough deputies dismantle $388K multi-state luxury car theft ring; 3 arrested

Hillsborough County deputies have dismantled a multi-state theft ring that specialized in "high-end" vehicle heists and VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) swapping.

Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months

A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.

Tampa rent finally drops, but locals still pay 35% more than before the pandemic

Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.

Palm Harbor family displaced after fire destroys Cobbs Landing home: PHFR

A Palm Harbor family has been displaced from their home after a fire broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Palm Harbor Fire Rescue.

Margie's Market brings nutritious food options to Sarasota's Newtown

Margie's Market is now open in Sarasota's Newtown community. At first glance, it looks just like a grocery store, but it's actually operated by All Faith's Food Bank.

Tampa Bay Sun unveil championship banner during Women’s Empowerment Night

A championship banner now hangs for the Tampa Bay Sun after the team unveiled it Wednesday night. It marks a historic moment for Tampa’s first women’s professional sports team.

FOX 13 Investigates 20 Years of Crashes: East Tampa homeowner pleads for safety fixes

For Christine Vickers, the sounds of East Tampa aren’t just the typical hum of city life; they are the screeching tires and shattering glass of a twenty-year nightmare.

Tampa's 'Red Star Foundation' launches to support families after veteran suicide

While the "Gold Star" symbol is a well-known mark of sacrifice for those killed in action, a new organization launched in Tampa recently to shine a light on a different, often silent, tragedy.