The Rays open the World Series at 8 p.m. tonight in Milwaukee, but St. Pete is throwing its own party. Here's the Tropicana Field watch party, the Central Avenue block parties, parking and what to know before Games 3 to 5 come home.
Luis Viera leaves Tampa City Council on Nov. 2 to run for the Florida House. His colleagues will pick a District 7 replacement on Nov. 17, and anyone who qualifies can apply. Here's the timeline and who's already in.
Getting your car back after a police-ordered or private-property tow in Hillsborough County is going to cost more. Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to move ahead with higher county towing rates, but the new prices aren't in effect yet.
As of Tuesday night, South Tampa Street's S-curve under the Selmon Expressway is closed at Brorein Street through about November 2028 so crews can build supports for new expressway lanes. Here's how the detour works near the Tampa Convention Center.
Pinellas County is borrowing Lee County's mosquito-control helicopters to mist a larvae-killing bacteria over parts of St. Petersburg and Clearwater as dengue cases climb. Flights could start as soon as this week, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Tow operators want Hillsborough to raise the cap on police-ordered and private-property tows, with a basic car hookup going from $160 to $185. Commissioners get the report Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz backed up his guarantee as the Rays beat Cleveland 7-3 to win the pennant. The World Series starts Friday in Milwaukee, and St. Pete hosts Games 3-5 Oct. 26-28.
Early voting runs through Nov. 1 in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota and through Oct. 31 in Pasco. Hernando and Citrus start Thursday. Bring photo and signature ID; mail ballot requests are due Oct. 22.
Hillsborough deputies posed as homeowners in Riverview for four months and arrested 50 people accused of contracting without a license. Here's what they found and how to vet a contractor before you hand over a deposit.
Luis Viera leaves Tampa City Council on Nov. 2 to run for the Florida House. His colleagues will pick a District 7 replacement on Nov. 17, and anyone who qualifies can apply. Here's the timeline and who's already in.
Getting your car back after a police-ordered or private-property tow in Hillsborough County is going to cost more. Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to move ahead with higher county towing rates, but the new prices aren't in effect yet.
As of Tuesday night, South Tampa Street's S-curve under the Selmon Expressway is closed at Brorein Street through about November 2028 so crews can build supports for new expressway lanes. Here's how the detour works near the Tampa Convention Center.
Pinellas County is borrowing Lee County's mosquito-control helicopters to mist a larvae-killing bacteria over parts of St. Petersburg and Clearwater as dengue cases climb. Flights could start as soon as this week, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Tow operators want Hillsborough to raise the cap on police-ordered and private-property tows, with a basic car hookup going from $160 to $185. Commissioners get the report Wednesday.
Hillsborough deputies posed as homeowners in Riverview for four months and arrested 50 people accused of contracting without a license. Here's what they found and how to vet a contractor before you hand over a deposit.
The Rays open the World Series at 8 p.m. tonight in Milwaukee, but St. Pete is throwing its own party. Here's the Tropicana Field watch party, the Central Avenue block parties, parking and what to know before Games 3 to 5 come home.
Luis Viera leaves Tampa City Council on Nov. 2 to run for the Florida House. His colleagues will pick a District 7 replacement on Nov. 17, and anyone who qualifies can apply. Here's the timeline and who's already in.
Getting your car back after a police-ordered or private-property tow in Hillsborough County is going to cost more. Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to move ahead with higher county towing rates, but the new prices aren't in effect yet.
As of Tuesday night, South Tampa Street's S-curve under the Selmon Expressway is closed at Brorein Street through about November 2028 so crews can build supports for new expressway lanes. Here's how the detour works near the Tampa Convention Center.
Pinellas County is borrowing Lee County's mosquito-control helicopters to mist a larvae-killing bacteria over parts of St. Petersburg and Clearwater as dengue cases climb. Flights could start as soon as this week, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday runs through Sunday, Thomas Rhett headlines the Tampa Pig Jig, a free art fair fills the convention center, and the Bucs, USF and Lightning are all home. A front brings Saturday rain, then cooler, breezy air.
We went on night three. Packed at 5 p.m., a real burger, and classic opening-week chaos.
Looking for weekend plans in Tampa Bay? Here's a roundup of events happening across the region from Aug. 21- Aug. 23.
Tampa Bay is celebrating 813 Day on Aug. 13 with special events, local activities, food and drink specials, and discounts at businesses across the area.
Looking for weekend plans in Tampa Bay? Here's a roundup of events happening across the region from Aug. 14- Aug. 16.
We asked Tampa Bay readers to share their favorite local restaurants, and you delivered. From waterfront seafood spots to barbecue joints and pizza favorites, discover the restaurants locals recommend across the region.
Six weeks after launching to invited riders, Waymo opened its Tampa robotaxi service to the public on Oct. 14. Here's where the cars go, how to ride and what to know before you hail one.
NutriNoche's flagship colloidal silver lists just two ingredients, silver and purified water. Founder Chad Timms says that simplicity is the point.
Kolter Urban filed plans to tear down the 1972 waterfront hotel and build 325 condos in twin 509-foot towers. The Hilton stays open for now, and no closing date has been set.
Two Roads Development and Pendry wrapped vertical construction on downtown Tampa's first Pendry hotel-condo tower. Residences start at $1.7 million; most are already spoken for.
A Nashville restaurant group paid $4 million for the 1930s cottage-style building at 2221 4th St. N., which will become its fourth Pelato.
Hillsborough commissioners again split 4-3 to back up to $5 million a year for ZooTampa through 2041. The zoo must match it, and a final vote is expected Oct. 21.
Pinellas County is borrowing Lee County's mosquito-control helicopters to mist a larvae-killing bacteria over parts of St. Petersburg and Clearwater as dengue cases climb. Flights could start as soon as this week, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Hillsborough mosquito officials say dengue cases are rising so fast they need outside agencies, more helicopters and treatment across the whole county. Here’s who’s helping, where they’re spraying and what to do at home.
Pinellas residents can drop off up to four tires for free at the Solid Waste Disposal Complex through Oct. 30 to cut standing-water breeding sites for dengue mosquitoes.
Three Lee County Mosquito Control helicopters staged at Tampa Executive Airport Wednesday morning to help Hillsborough aerial treatments amid a dengue outbreak centered on the county.
HCFR demonstrated a first-in-the-nation drone program Monday that will fly whole blood to trauma scenes in minutes. Live ops expected in October from Stations 9 and 37.
All three core bay counties now have seven-day local emergencies so mosquito control can move faster. Pinellas cites 179 regional cases; here’s what changed Thursday.
PSTA’s new express launches Sunday, Oct. 4, with $2.25 fares, luggage racks, SunRunner ties and a drop at TPA’s Rental Car Center. Here’s the practical how-to.
Avelo Airlines will launch new nonstop service from Tampa International Airport to North Texas and the Charlotte, North Carolina, area this November.
Breeze Airways is celebrating five years at Tampa International Airport after growing from one route to 37 nonstop destinations and expanding international service across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Compare every parking option at Port Tampa Bay for 2026: official rates, third-party lots, and hotel packages.
New nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to St. Thomas and Cancun will launch this December through Breeze Airways.
Spirit Airlines has begun an immediate wind-down of operations, canceling all flights. Frontier Airlines is offering a "rescue fare" discount for Spirit guests looking for new flights.
