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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Tampa Bay Ferry service moves closer to setting sail with vessel purchase approved
A new cross-bay transit service is closer to reality after local transit officials secured a deal to purchase one of two vessels.
A new cross-bay transit service is closer to reality after local transit officials secured a deal to purchase one of two vessels.
St. Pete cyclists join global 'Ride of Silence' to honor victims, push for safer streets
In St. Petersburg, riders gathered for the 24th annual "Ride of Silence," remembering lives lost while also calling for safer streets across the Bay Area.
In St. Petersburg, riders gathered for the 24th annual "Ride of Silence," remembering lives lost while also calling for safer streets across the Bay Area.
FWC brings back online sales for non-resident, short-term fishing licenses ahead of holiday weekend
Non-Florida residents can once again purchase three and seven-day saltwater and freshwater fishing licenses online after a six-month pause.
Non-Florida residents can once again purchase three and seven-day saltwater and freshwater fishing licenses online after a six-month pause.
Sarasota County residents pack meeting as future of former Gulf Gate golf course property draws scrutiny
Plenty of people packed into a community meeting at the Gulf Gate Library on Wednesday night.
Plenty of people packed into a community meeting at the Gulf Gate Library on Wednesday night.
Cuban Americans react to US indictment of Raul Castro for 1996 plane shootdown that killed 3 US citizens
The U.S. government announced charges Wednesday for 94-year-old Raul Castro’s alleged role in shooting down a Cuban exile group’s plane in 1996, killing four people.
The U.S. government announced charges Wednesday for 94-year-old Raul Castro’s alleged role in shooting down a Cuban exile group’s plane in 1996, killing four people.
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.
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.
Pinellas County eighth grader heads to Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.
Tampa police update vehicle pursuit policy after review of deadly Ybor City crash
The Tampa Police Department updated its vehicle pursuit policy after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others last November.
The Tampa Police Department updated its vehicle pursuit policy after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others last November.
Lakeland approves 800-home development on former Wedgewood golf course, residents raise traffic concerns
A former golf course and country club in north Lakeland will now become an 800-home development.
A former golf course and country club in north Lakeland will now become an 800-home development.
Special Operations Forces Week: 'Battle in the Bay' showcases military training across air, land and sea
U.S. Special Operations Command hosted its annual "Battle in the Bay" demonstration, with military helicopters thundering overhead, boats speeding across the water and special operations forces descending on downtown Tampa Wednesday.
U.S. Special Operations Command hosted its annual "Battle in the Bay" demonstration, with military helicopters thundering overhead, boats speeding across the water and special operations forces descending on downtown Tampa Wednesday.
AI robotic beehives deployed in Pasco County farm community
As the U.S. bee population declines, a farm community in Pasco County is using AI-powered technology to protect its bee colonies.
As the U.S. bee population declines, a farm community in Pasco County is using AI-powered technology to protect its bee colonies.
Polk County deputy accused of stealing more than $4K by falsifying time cards
A now-former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is out of a job after investigators said he falsified his time cards.
A now-former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is out of a job after investigators said he falsified his time cards.
Florida woman claiming to be domestic violence victim accused of scamming man on dating app
Deputies in Florida are searching for additional victims of an accused scammer who was recently arrested for swindling a man she met on a dating app out of money while pretending to be a victim of domestic violence.
Deputies in Florida are searching for additional victims of an accused scammer who was recently arrested for swindling a man she met on a dating app out of money while pretending to be a victim of domestic violence.
Sarasota police arrest man accused of trying to lure girls on bikes
A Sarasota man is facing charges after police say he tried to lure two girls into his truck.
A Sarasota man is facing charges after police say he tried to lure two girls into his truck.