Tampa ranked worst city in U.S. for holiday traffic: Report

A new report from Consumer Affairs has ranked Tampa as the worst city to drive in during the holidays. 

More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know

The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.

Spring Hill teen riding dirt bike with no lights killed in crash with truck: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 19-year-old man riding a mini dirt bike with no lights on is dead after a crash with a truck in Spring Hill Tuesday evening.

Florida lawmakers renew debate over lowering firearm age to 18

Florida lawmakers are once again debating whether 18-year-olds should be allowed to buy rifles and other long guns in the state.

Leaders, engineers talk about findings during phase one of Resilient St. Pete Action Plan

The City of St. Petersburg shared what they found out during phase one of their Resilient St. Pete Action Plan. They held a virtual meeting Tuesday night to show off their new, interactive map showing each neighborhood involved. 

Manatee County approves curfew for those under the age of sixteen

A curfew for teenagers. That's what Manatee County officials said they wanted, to help keep kids off the streets at night. 

Winter Village skating rink built with the help of Tampa Bay Lightning

Crews in downtown Tampa are getting an early start on winter this week as they begin building the Winter Village ice rink at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. 

City of Tampa using traffic solutions platform to push road, lane closure updates to GPS apps quickly

The city of Tampa signed a three-year contract with One.network, a platform that allows officials to send information about road and lane closures to GPS providers, so drivers can better navigate Tampa’s roads. 

Artist painting helmet for South Tampa girl recovering from viral meningitis, severe encephalitis

A South Tampa artist is using her talents to paint a small helmet that will be needed to help protect 5-year-old Laine Nipper’s head as she recovers from viral meningitis and severe encephalitis.

Parakeets found in man's pants at Mexico border

Crossing the border at Tijuana often brings the challenge of not only checking documents and identification for authentication, but also checking out the person attempting to enter the country as well.