Woman hit, killed walking on Bradenton street: BPD

According to the Bradenton Police Department, a crash shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday has claimed the life of a pedestrian. 

Port Tampa Bay gets federal funds to begin critical dredging project

Port Tampa Bay is considered a lifeline for Tampa Bay, given that most of the area's fuel and construction materials are delivered through the port.

Fire crews working to extinguish brush fire in Largo

Fire crews are working to suppress a fire in Largo that temporarily closed some westbound lanes near Ulmerton Road.

2026 Atlantic hurricane season: CSU predicts 'below normal' season

Colorado State University released its highly anticipated 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Thursday morning, expecting "somewhat below-normal" activity.

See the ghost of the 'No-Name' storm: Dive the sunken Coast Guard Tug R.J. Thompson

Narcosis Dive Company invites the brave certified divers to explore the wreck of the R.J. Thompson, an upright Coast Guard tug resting in almost 100 feet of water. 

One person injured after shooting in Ybor City: TPD

One person was injured following a shooting on North 22nd Street in Tampa Thursday morning.

Florida Aquarium rehabs 21 turtles as nesting season returns to state beaches

At the Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, the current turtles are a little too young for nesting season, but the goal is to return them to the wild so they can give them the best shot at having babies of their own one day.

Tampa International Airport announces first major ticketing level overhaul since 1971

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about to completely redesign its ticketing level on the second floor, which will include adding more space near ticket counters and more self-check-in kiosks. 

Gasparilla Music Festival returns to Tampa in brand-new home

The Gasparilla Music Festival is making a comeback this weekend in Tampa after a one-year hiatus, relocating to Meridian Fields near Water Street and Channelside.

Lakeland Fire Department, Red Cross install free smoke alarms after deadly mobile home fire

A deadly fire in a Lakeland mobile home community is prompting action to protect residents, as crews work to make sure families have a critical life-saving tool inside their homes.