New Tampa exhibit shines light on Black pioneers in horse racing: 'The Heart of the Turf'

African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until their heritage and contributions were largely forgotten or erased. The Keeneland Library of Lexington, Kentucky, though, is making sure the country remembers.

Tampa Bay area under high fire alert as 2 Pasco schools cancel Wednesday classes

Severe drought conditions across the Tampa Bay area have sparked a rash of wildfires, leading to multiple property losses and local school cancelations.

'211 Day' shines light on crisis help available across Tampa Bay

February 11 marks “211 Day," a national effort held each year to spotlight a three-digit number that connects people to help in their community.

USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide

A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.

Tampa’s tree canopy matches 20-year low after 2024 hurricanes: Here's how it impacts your energy bill

A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy. 

Ybor City cigar factory home set for major restoration after getting 'Historic Landmark' designation

A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House, a building that served as the original home of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, has been cleared for a massive restoration project that aims to bridge the gap between Ybor’s past and its modern future.

Wesley Chapel man arrested after 150 mph motorcycle chase across counties: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a 19-year-old Wesley Chapel man after a high-speed motorcycle chase that began in Tampa and ended in St. Petersburg late Saturday night.

Tampa home burglaries net over $137K in stolen property, illegal immigrants arrested: HCSO

Three illegal immigrants are facing charges after deputies linked them to a pair of home burglaries in Tampa that resulted in more than $137,000 in stolen property, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Smartwatch Health Alerts: Tampa cardiologist shares when to see a doctor

Many people wear smartwatches or use some type of wearable device that tells you about your health and your heart, but a Tampa cardiologist said it’s important to know what you’re looking at and when it’s time to see a doctor.

New era for TPA: Final renderings unveiled for first new terminal in 20 years

On Thursday, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors approved a final design for Airside D, a $1.5 billion project that will serve as Tampa International Airport's first new terminal in nearly 20 years.

Tampa Bay Rays share vision for new proposed ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus

The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans a first look at their new proposed ballpark. They released renderings Thursday of a proposed 31,000-seat ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.