Bay Area heat advisory issued as high temperatures create dangerous outdoor conditions
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.
Hillsborough County wants to seek state review of Tampa Sports Authority stadium vote
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing whether to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to review potential ethics concerns involving members of the Tampa Sports Authority after a contentious sports board vote sparked intense allegations of self-dealing.
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing whether to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to review potential ethics concerns involving members of the Tampa Sports Authority after a contentious sports board vote sparked intense allegations of self-dealing.
Kanye West Tampa concerts: Why a bulletproof contract prevents cancellation
First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.
First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.
Tampa to open cooling stations as heat index climbs past 105 degrees
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens inland; high rip current risk issued for Bay Area beaches
The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has weakened after making landfall along the upper Texas coast, but its remnants continue to pose a significant flooding threat across portions of the southeastern United States.
The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has weakened after making landfall along the upper Texas coast, but its remnants continue to pose a significant flooding threat across portions of the southeastern United States.
Hillsborough County agencies share resources for physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse
Hillsborough County seniors gathered at the Brandon Senior Center on Wednesday to hear experts share tips and resources for spotting physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse.
Hillsborough County seniors gathered at the Brandon Senior Center on Wednesday to hear experts share tips and resources for spotting physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse.
Manor Riverwalk District construction begins on Tampa riverfront
A piece of undeveloped riverfront land in downtown Tampa is transforming into a massive $800 million mixed-use development.
A piece of undeveloped riverfront land in downtown Tampa is transforming into a massive $800 million mixed-use development.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Gulf
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season formed in the Gulf on Wednesday.
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season formed in the Gulf on Wednesday.
Florida e-bike safety bill: What to know about proposed rules and speed limit changes
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping transportation bill aimed at regulating e-bikes on public sidewalks and paths after pediatric surgeons raised alarms over a spike in severe traumatic brain injuries.
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping transportation bill aimed at regulating e-bikes on public sidewalks and paths after pediatric surgeons raised alarms over a spike in severe traumatic brain injuries.
Tampa juice bar owner fights to rebuild after suspected DUI crash, driver arrested
A suspected impaired driver smashed into a Northeast Tampa juice bar, leaving the business owner facing devastating structural damage and fighting to save her community gathering space.
A suspected impaired driver smashed into a Northeast Tampa juice bar, leaving the business owner facing devastating structural damage and fighting to save her community gathering space.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become first named storm of 2026 hurricane season
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Ybor City residents pushing back against proposed Live Nation concert venue
The Gasworx development in Ybor City is growing, but some residents are ready to do what it takes to stop one of the proposed developments.
The Gasworx development in Ybor City is growing, but some residents are ready to do what it takes to stop one of the proposed developments.
What to know before buying a robotic lawn mower
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied some of the earliest robotic lawn mowers, which cut at 2.4 inches, to see if they could maintain St. Augustine grass when run daily.
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied some of the earliest robotic lawn mowers, which cut at 2.4 inches, to see if they could maintain St. Augustine grass when run daily.
Tampa officer accused of unlawful sexual activity with a teen boy he met on dating app
A Tampa police officer was fired Monday after detectives arrested him for alleged unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
A Tampa police officer was fired Monday after detectives arrested him for alleged unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
Concert controversy: Florida leaders, Jewish community unite to protest Ye’s upcoming Tampa concerts
Florida U.S. Senators and local Jewish leaders came together Monday morning to discuss how to put a stop to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, performing at Raymond James Stadium later this month.
Florida U.S. Senators and local Jewish leaders came together Monday morning to discuss how to put a stop to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, performing at Raymond James Stadium later this month.
Rooftop restaurant offers modern menu along with breathtaking views of downtown
The Marriott Hotel in Midtown took advantage of its location between downtown and West Shore, creating a rooftop restaurant. Sal Y Mar brings a vibrant and stylish dining experience to the rooftop, elevating the space beyond a rooftop bar to an elegant dining experience.
The Marriott Hotel in Midtown took advantage of its location between downtown and West Shore, creating a rooftop restaurant. Sal Y Mar brings a vibrant and stylish dining experience to the rooftop, elevating the space beyond a rooftop bar to an elegant dining experience.
'Turf Takeover' in Tampa provides positive alternative to 'Teen Takeovers'
Teen takeovers have become a problem in Tampa Bay that officials are now trying to solve proactively, so groups are hosting events to give kids safe alternatives.
Teen takeovers have become a problem in Tampa Bay that officials are now trying to solve proactively, so groups are hosting events to give kids safe alternatives.
Tampa death investigation: Man found dead on West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead on West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saturday evening.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead on West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saturday evening.
Tampa honors Juneteenth flag creator ahead of holiday
An 83-year-old activist and Army veteran traveled from Connecticut to Tampa to be a part of a ceremony to raise the historic Juneteenth flag he designed decades ago.
An 83-year-old activist and Army veteran traveled from Connecticut to Tampa to be a part of a ceremony to raise the historic Juneteenth flag he designed decades ago.
Tampa police establish a special event zone downtown to stop teen takeovers
Tampa police are stepping up security in downtown Tampa ahead of the weekend, in an effort to shut down planned teen takeovers.
Tampa police are stepping up security in downtown Tampa ahead of the weekend, in an effort to shut down planned teen takeovers.