Tampa weekend events: Concerts, festivals and downtown family fun -- What to know before you go
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events in downtown Tampa:
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events in downtown Tampa:
Man accused of sexual battery at a Pinellas Park massage parlor arrested
The search for a man accused of sexual battery at a Pinellas Park massage parlor ended when officers said the suspect crashed a vehicle into a tree.
The search for a man accused of sexual battery at a Pinellas Park massage parlor ended when officers said the suspect crashed a vehicle into a tree.
Sex offender accused of trying to meet teen in Pinellas Park
A Largo man who served time in prison and is registered as a sex offender was arrested after police said he made arrangements to meet a teenager for sex.
A Largo man who served time in prison and is registered as a sex offender was arrested after police said he made arrangements to meet a teenager for sex.
Sarasota man arrested after police seize fentanyl, cocaine and over $10,000: SPD
A Sarasota man is facing multiple felony charges after police say a search of his home uncovered a massive stash of narcotics.
A Sarasota man is facing multiple felony charges after police say a search of his home uncovered a massive stash of narcotics.
Manatee County murder arrest: Man called 911 to report stabbing wife to death: Deputies say
A man was arrested after calling 911 to report that he allegedly stabbed his wife several times Thursday night, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A man was arrested after calling 911 to report that he allegedly stabbed his wife several times Thursday night, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Science fiction becomes reality at USF's Engineering Expo
At the University of South Florida’s Engineering Expo, visitors can control a robotic catapult using nothing but their thoughts. It's one of dozens of hands-on exhibits drawing thousands of students and families to campus.
At the University of South Florida’s Engineering Expo, visitors can control a robotic catapult using nothing but their thoughts. It's one of dozens of hands-on exhibits drawing thousands of students and families to campus.
2026 hurricane season: Will below-average storm predictions lower Florida home insurance premiums?
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay.
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay.
MacDill Air Force Base hotel resumes normal operations after threat prompted evacuation
The MacDill Inn, a hotel on MacDill Air Force Base, resumed normal operations after being evacuated due to a threat on Thursday night.
The MacDill Inn, a hotel on MacDill Air Force Base, resumed normal operations after being evacuated due to a threat on Thursday night.
Florida nonprofit demands resort move Country Thunder concert off the beach amid permit, environment concerns
The Country Thunder music festival is less than a month away, and major questions remain about whether it will take place as planned on the sand at TradeWinds Resort.
The Country Thunder music festival is less than a month away, and major questions remain about whether it will take place as planned on the sand at TradeWinds Resort.
Florida woman hits halfway point in her viral journey to pick up one million pieces of litter
Littering is a problem across the country, but it's especially urgent in Florida, with all the coastal access in the Sunshine State.
Littering is a problem across the country, but it's especially urgent in Florida, with all the coastal access in the Sunshine State.
A century of spirit: St. Petersburg High School celebrates 100 years
St. Petersburg High School was Florida's first million-dollar school, and it's celebrating its one-hundredth anniversary.
St. Petersburg High School was Florida's first million-dollar school, and it's celebrating its one-hundredth anniversary.
Teen denied bond in deadly Apollo Beach shooting case that stemmed from alleged drug deal
A 16-year-old who's accused of killing another teen had a pre-trial detention hearing in Tampa on Thursday.
A 16-year-old who's accused of killing another teen had a pre-trial detention hearing in Tampa on Thursday.
St. Petersburg High School turning 100
St. Petersburg High School was Florida's first million-dollar school, and it's celebrating its one-hundredth anniversary. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
St. Petersburg High School was Florida's first million-dollar school, and it's celebrating its one-hundredth anniversary. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
ZooTampa expansion: Hillsborough County approves $75M for new South America area, upgrades
Big changes are on the way for ZooTampa, as leaders move forward with plans to upgrade existing exhibits and potentially double the park’s footprint through a major expansion project.
Big changes are on the way for ZooTampa, as leaders move forward with plans to upgrade existing exhibits and potentially double the park’s footprint through a major expansion project.
Tampa Bay Rays release memorandum outlining framework for new $2.3B stadium plan in Hillsborough County
A newly released memorandum of understanding between the city of Tampa, Hillsborough County, the Tampa Bay Rays organization and related entities breaks down much of the framework for financing, building and operating a new ballpark near the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus.
A newly released memorandum of understanding between the city of Tampa, Hillsborough County, the Tampa Bay Rays organization and related entities breaks down much of the framework for financing, building and operating a new ballpark near the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus.
Bradenton unveils $30M City Park project to revitalize neighborhood and connect community
For the city of Bradenton, there has long been a missing connector to not only downtown, but to the Village of the Arts and the area that surrounds LECOM Park.
For the city of Bradenton, there has long been a missing connector to not only downtown, but to the Village of the Arts and the area that surrounds LECOM Park.
‘Walk in My Shoes’ comes to Tampa, bringing awareness and healing to survivors of child sexual abuse
Walkers hit the pavement in Tampa Thursday for the "Walk in My Shoes" trek in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse.
Walkers hit the pavement in Tampa Thursday for the "Walk in My Shoes" trek in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse.
Gulf Coast Ballet Theater students prepare for ‘Cinderella’ performance at St. Pete’s Palladium
At the studio of the Gulf Coast Ballet Theater, 50 students and teachers are preparing for one of their biggest performances of the season, Cinderella.
At the studio of the Gulf Coast Ballet Theater, 50 students and teachers are preparing for one of their biggest performances of the season, Cinderella.
Florida CFO announces $1.4M in funds to protect firefighters from cancer-causing materials
Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, awarded $1.4M in grant money to help protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials.
Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, awarded $1.4M in grant money to help protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials.
Spring Hill man shoots, kills neighbor during loud music dispute: HCSO
One man is dead, and his neighbor is accused of killing him after Hernando County deputies say a dispute over loud music led to gunfire in Spring Hill on Tuesday.
One man is dead, and his neighbor is accused of killing him after Hernando County deputies say a dispute over loud music led to gunfire in Spring Hill on Tuesday.