Crucial agreement made in Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal in Tampa, votes next week

The Tampa Bay Rays, the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College.

BayCare surgeons perform region's first robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy

Surgeons at BayCare Medical Group have performed West Central Florida’s first robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy, offering patients a minimally invasive surgical option that combines tissue removal and reconstruction into a single procedure.

Tropics remain quiet as disturbance develops near Bermuda

FOX 13 meteorologists are keeping an eye on a small disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda, but high wind shear and dry Saharan dust should keep the rest of the tropics quiet for a bit longer. 

Tampa stabbing leaves man hospitalized, 1 arrested: Police

A man is recovering in a hospital after a stabbing in Ybor City early Friday morning led to an arrest, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding

Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration.

USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals

A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps.

Gas Dash brings fuel delivery straight to Tampa drivers

Gas Dash expanded its app-based mobile fuel delivery service into the Tampa area to allow drivers to get gasoline delivered directly to their parked vehicles.

Tampa waives pool fees as heat index hits 112 degrees

Tampa officials are waiving entrance fees for all 12 city-operated public pools on days when heat advisories are active, providing families relief as heat index values reach 112 degrees.

Tropical waves face high wind shear ahead of September peak

A quiet stretch across the Atlantic is keeping tropical waves from developing as unfavorable conditions stifle storm formation near the Caribbean.

City of Tampa highlights backyard 'ADUs' amid high housing costs, affordability challenges

On Wednesday, the city of Tampa highlighted accessory dwelling units – often called ADUs – as a potential option to fight high housing costs and the housing affordability crisis. 

Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes: Electronic tolling begins Saturday

Drivers crossing Old Tampa Bay on Interstate 275 will soon pay electronic tolls as new Express Lanes open on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Saturday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. 

El Niño suppresses Atlantic storm formation as wind shear intensifies

Environmental conditions across the Atlantic Ocean remain hostile to tropical development as severe wind shear and dry air prevent storms from organizing.

Rays select builder as funding debate continues for proposed Tampa stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays have selected stadium builder AECOM Hunt for a proposed new ballpark, though local leaders are still working to finalize a financing agreement.