Mote Marine Laboratory unveils new tools in fight against red tide, algal blooms

From the lab to the field, Mote Marine Laboratory said they've been working on new ways to fight red tide. Researchers there have three new red tide mitigation tools they've been working on, and they showed them off on Wednesday. 

Fed declines to lower interest rate, ending 3-cut run

The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.

Busch Gardens announces more details on new 'Wild Oasis' realm

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced more details on Wednesday about new attractions that will be part of the theme park's Wild Oasis realm, set to open in the coming months.

Man eating 6-9 pounds of butter and cheese a day develops ‘cholesterol hands’ while on carnivore diet: JAMA

A man who told doctors he ate nothing, but 6–9 pounds of butter, cheese and hamburgers every day for eight months ended up at Tampa General Hospital with yellowish lumps of cholesterol developing on parts of his body.

Car involved in deadly hit-and-run on I-275 found in Manatee County: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says the Tesla that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a man days ago in St. Petersburg has been found in Manatee County.

All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.

Study finds 96% of restaurants tested are lying about the source of their shrimp

A study released this week found shrimp lovers in Tampa Bay may not be getting what they're paying for, with dozens of restaurants claiming to offer Gulf shrimp actually selling shrimp imported from overseas.

Gov. DeSantis bashes immigration bill passed by Florida lawmakers, promises to veto

During a roundtable event on Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis voiced his disapproval of the sweeping immigration bill that Florida lawmakers passed on Tuesday.

Road rage leads to shooting at Tampa Wawa, police say

One person is recovering from injuries after being shot outside a Wawa gas station during a road rage encounter, the Tampa Police Department said.

18-year-old arrested in botched armed robbery leading to teen's shooting death: WHPD

An 18-year-old is facing multiple charges, including murder, after Winter Haven police say he and a 17-year-old tried to rob a driver, who then shot and killed the 17-year-old.

Busy Tampa road to be closed for days while crews repair water main break

The Tampa Water Department says a busy stretch of W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. will be closed starting on Wednesday to allow crews to finish "extensive" repairs to a broken water main.

Cleanup 'finally' begins at St. Pete's Albert Whitted Airport months after hurricanes

Four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic flooding and wind damage to Florida's Gulf coast, cleanup is now underway at St. Petersburg's public airport.

Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'

President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."