17 Gravesites Vandalized | Man Strangled Puppy | 2 Tornadoes Touched Down: FL News

4-Year-Old Drowns At Pool Party | Pasco County Sheriff To Run For FL Senate | $60K Settles Navy Sailor’s Eviction Case | Developing El Niño

Developing El Niño Could Reach Historic Strength: What It Means For FL

Here’s what a potentially powerful El Niño weather pattern developing earlier than expected in the Pacific Ocean could mean for FL.

Rays, Local Officials Reach Tentative Deal For $2.3B Tampa Stadium Plan, Team Says

The Tampa Bay Rays released a Memo of Understanding between the team, Hillsborough County, Tampa officials for a new stadium.

FL Among States With Most UFO Sightings, Pentagon File Dump Shows

There have been thousands of UFO sightings over the skies in Florida over the past half-century, reports in a national database show.

Here’s How FL Reading, Math Scores Compare Nationally

A new interactive map from Stanford University shows how FL’s students are performing in comparison with their peers nationwide.

Tampa’s Rough Riders Museum has just been designated as a Blue Star Museum.

Fifth Tampa Museum to be designated a Blue Star Museum.

Man Charged In Death Of 6-Year-Old Chihuahua, Rufus: Tampa Police

Hillsborough County Animal Control confirmed the dog's death was caused by blunt force trauma, Tampa police said.

14 Arrested In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring, $5M In Goods Recovered

More than a dozen people were arrested by Hillsborough County authorities for their involvement in the large-scale theft operation.

Michelin-Recommended Tampa Sandwich Shop Plans FL Expansion

A Michelin-recommended sandwich shop in Tampa recently signed a lease in St. Pete and plans to open 10 locations in FL, reports said.

Toddler’s Drowning Death | Japanese Retailer Expands | Fatal Storage Facility Fire: FL Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Florida.

Japanese Lifestyle Retailer Expands Into Tampa Bay Area: Report

A Japanese retailer known for Asian snacks, toys and home goods, plans to open its largest-ever store in Tampa, a report said.

22 Arrested After Teen Takeover Disrupts Curtis Hixon Park: Tampa Police

Tampa police said a large group of teens gathered at Curtis Hixon Park on Friday night, leading to fights, disruptions and 22 arrests.

1 Dead, Firefighter Injured After Fire At Tampa Storage Facility: Reports

The blaze was first reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday at a storage facility on North 56th Street.

Once Beloved National Retailer Making A Comeback With 8 New FL Stores

The national retailer closed its last Florida locations in 2023 after filing for bankruptcy. See where the chain is making a comeback.

St. Pete Man Left Fatal Seffner Crash Site In An Uber With 8-Year-Old Son: FL Troopers

A month later, a St. Pete man was arrested for leaving the scene after a three-vehicle crash that killed a Seffner teen, FL troopers said.

Breeze To Launch 2 New Tampa Flights To Tropical Destinations

The new routes from Breeze give Tampa International Airport two more nonstop flights to tropical destinations.

Dog Dies After Cruelty Case; More Charges Possible For Tampa Woman: Sheriff

HCSO said the dog died after emergency treatment in an animal cruelty case. Detectives are working with prosecutors on charges.

Health Officials Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers: What To Know In FL

Health officials are tracking passengers who left a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Here's what Floridians need to know.

White Castle Opens 3rd FL Location, Eyes Tampa Bay Expansion: Report

Burger chain White Castle continues its FL expansion with new restaurants as it looks for real estate in the Tampa Bay area, a report said.

House Fire Shuts Down Busy Tampa Intersection: FL Troopers

Firefighters battling a house fire have shut down a busy Tampa intersection, Florida Highway Patrol said.

81 FL Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Grades In New Hospital Safety Ranking

A new hospital safety report from The Leapfrog Group shows that 81 Florida hospitals earned an "A" rating.

Mexican Steakhouse Planned For Tampa's River Arts District Residential Tower

A coastal Mexican steakhouse has signed a lease at the Riverwalk-facing AER Tampa residential property.

6 Restaurants In Tampa Taking Mother’s Day Reservations

Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. These Tampa restaurants are taking reservations.

160-Piece Banksy Exhibit Heading To Tampa This Summer

Tickets to see the world’s largest collection of privately owned Banksy artwork at Tampa’s Straz Center go on sale to the public soon.

4 Killed, Including 2 Children, In FL Shooting Spree: What We Know

Police are asking for the public's assistance after two shootings killed a mother, two of her young children and her mother in Plant City.

Lightning Captain Took Leave From The Team To Focus On Mental Health

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman said he stepped away from the team in March to focus on his mental health.

Seafood Concept To Replace Haven Restaurant In South Tampa

Bern’s Steak House Group is closing Haven after more than a decade to introduce a new seafood concept with prominent raw bar.

Severe Weather Prompts Ground Stop At Tampa International Airport, Now Lifted

A tornado watch remained in place for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties in the Tampa Bay area until 6 p.m. Saturday.

How Generous Are FL Tippers? See New Study

“Tipflation,” the pandemic-era pressure to tip at higher amounts, may be easing. Here's what to know in Florida.

Cost of Shower Remodeling in Tampa: What Affects the Final Price

Understanding shower remodeling costs in Tampa, including waterproofing, preparation, and installation factors.

Remains Of Second Missing USF Student Identified: Hillsborough Sheriff

The remains of a second missing USF doctoral student, Nahida Bristy, were identified using DNA, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

30 Meteors An Hour Possible As Eta Aquariids Peak Over FL Skies

Floridians could see shooting stars, including blazing fireballs, next week during the Eta Aquariids meteor shower.

Whole Foods Expansion | Gondola Girl Offers River Rides | Asian Market Planned: FL Business

Third Whataburger Opens In Tampa Bay | 2 New Coffee Shops Opening | Cleveland Street 600 Block Construction | Dalmoro's Reopening

Two More Saucy! by KFC Locations Set To Open In Tampa Bay

As Saucy! by KFC expands across the Tampa Bay area, two new locations have scheduled their opening dates.

Cop Charged In Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Tampa Girl: FL Troopers

A Temple Terrace police officer was driving more than 100 mph before a crash that killed a Tampa child, FL troopers said.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ‘Tampa’ Wreckage Found Off U.K. Coast After 100+ Years

The wreckage of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter “Tampa,” which sank during World War I, was found off the U.K. coast, officials said.

TX-Based Burger Chain Open 24/7 Welcomes Third Tampa Bay Restaurant

A TX-based chain known for serving massive burgers and being open 24/7 is opening its third restaurant in the Tampa Bay area.

El Niño Summer Forecast: How Hot And Stormy Will It Be In FL?

Across the South and Southeast, frequent thunderstorms and above-average rainfall are expected at times. See what that means for Florida.

Free Community Event: Fiesta Bay

A vibrant and family-friendly celebration of Cinco de Mayo will bring the community together May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 pm

Ovations Honored with Dunedin Mayor’s Top Apple School Award for Achievement in the Arts

Ovations Repertory Company celebrates founder Orlando Pena's 2026 honor