Planning your Fourth of July and looking to avoid the crowds? The Tampa Bay Observer rounded up alternative fireworks viewing spots across Tampa Bay, including rooftop bars, waterfront dining, dinner cruises and boat rentals.
Residents can receive free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks, on the first Tuesday of each month.
Registration is now open for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office's annual Ride and Run With the Stars fundraiser, featuring new race options this year.
Tampa officials are urging residents to celebrate safely during Saturday's Liberty by the Bay festivities, with free transportation, cooling stations, increased law enforcement and fireworks safety reminders as thousands are expected downtown.
Avelo Airlines will launch new nonstop service from Tampa International Airport to North Texas and the Charlotte, North Carolina, area this November.
Sparkman Wharf is adding a new locally owned dining concept called Ziki’s Greek Street Food. The restaurant is set to have a soft opening in July.
Looking for weekend plans in Tampa Bay? Here's a roundup of events happening across the region from July 3-5
The Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in St. Petersburg after police responded to a call about a suicidal subject armed with a knife.
Tampa officials are urging residents to celebrate safely during Saturday's Liberty by the Bay festivities, with free transportation, cooling stations, increased law enforcement and fireworks safety reminders as thousands are expected downtown.
The Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in St. Petersburg after police responded to a call about a suicidal subject armed with a knife.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance off the Southeast coast with a 10% chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next seven days.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 17-year-old suspect accused of holding a victim against her will, assaulting her and threatening her with a firearm during an alleged domestic violence incident in Brandon.
Tampa Bay water restrictions have been extended as drought conditions continue to impact the region’s water supply.
Tampa Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect after a shooting in West Tampa left a 29-year-old man dead on Father’s Day. Police said no officers were involved in the shooting despite online rumors.
Tampa International Airport's $1.52 billion Airside D project remains on schedule for a 2029 opening as crews continue building the airport's first new airside terminal in nearly two decades.
Registration is now open for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office's annual Ride and Run With the Stars fundraiser, featuring new race options this year.
After being rescued in February suffering from cold-stunning, Purple the green sea turtle has returned to the ocean after months of rehabilitation at the Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.
More than 500 children dove into lifesaving swim lessons during the City of Tampa’s World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, where families learned water safety skills and officials highlighted the importance of drowning prevention.
As e-bike injuries continue to rise across Tampa Bay, a new Florida bill could bring stricter safety rules for riders, including speed limits near pedestrians and new crash reporting requirements.
ZooTampa is celebrating a baby boom with 54 animal births since the start of the year, including three new arrivals welcomed in May.
Planning your Fourth of July and looking to avoid the crowds? The Tampa Bay Observer rounded up alternative fireworks viewing spots across Tampa Bay, including rooftop bars, waterfront dining, dinner cruises and boat rentals.
Looking for weekend plans in Tampa Bay? Here's a roundup of events happening across the region from July 3-5
Keeping a Tampa Bay lawn looking its best can take time and expertise. The Tampa Bay Observer highlights five highly rated lawn-care and landscaping companies across the region offering services from routine maintenance to landscape design.
Looking for weekend plans in Tampa Bay? Here's a roundup of events happening across the region from June 26-28
St. Pete Wine Scene is celebrating one year of connecting wine lovers, local businesses and industry professionals across St. Petersburg.
Tampa Bay communities are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, drone shows, live music, festivals and more. From Tampa to Clearwater and St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay Observer gathered Fourth of July celebrations happening across the region.
Sparkman Wharf is adding a new locally owned dining concept called Ziki’s Greek Street Food. The restaurant is set to have a soft opening in July.
National fitness brand [solidcore] is expanding its Tampa Bay presence with a new studio planned for Water Street Tampa in fall 2026.
Venture X has opened a 30,000-square-foot coworking and flexible office space in Tampa’s Westshore district, offering private offices, meeting rooms and hospitality-focused amenities for businesses and entrepreneurs.
The Water Street Tampa entertainment district has entered the City of Tampa’s development review process, marking a key step forward in Strategic Property Partners’ plans for the project.
Strategic Property Partners, LLC announced that Engrained Lifestyle Apparel, a Tampa-born lifestyle apparel brand inspired by the city’s culture and community, will open its first storefront at Sparkman Wharf.
Olivette, the tallest and largest residential building in the Gaworx District, has officially reached its topping-out milestone. This is a major step forward in Phase 2 of the project.
Residents can receive free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks, on the first Tuesday of each month.
TGH Behavioral Health Hospital has launched a new Partial Hospitalization Program designed to provide intensive mental health care for patients who need more support between inpatient and traditional outpatient treatment.
As Tampa Bay experiences more days above 90 degrees, local officials and experts are highlighting the growing risks of extreme heat and sharing ways residents, workers and vulnerable communities can stay safe.
As Florida faces a growing demand for nurses, local organizations are creating opportunities for students to explore the healthcare field and build the workforce of the future.
University of South Florida Health experts say the risk of hantavirus for cruise travelers remains low following a rare outbreak linked to a recent cruise ship voyage.
Human papillomavirus, the leading cause of cervical cancer, is the focus of a new $2 million prevention initiative led by the University of South Florida Health and Tampa General Hospital. The effort aims to expand screening and early detection, particularly in rural communities across Florida.
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.
