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6.1 earthquake off Cuba shakes Florida from Tampa to Miami

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba Mon. June 8, with residents across the state reporting shaking from Tampa to Miami.

USF Student's app connects Tampa Bay residents with local business deals

A University of South Florida student created an app called 9Yaps, connecting Tampa Bay residents with deals from local restaurants and barbershops. What started as a simple newsletter has grown into a platform with 100 businesses and 10,000 downloads.

Tampa Bay comes together to raise awareness this World Oceans Day

Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Clearwater Marine Aquarium partnered to bring over 40 organizations together, giving Tampa Bay residents the tools and resources to help protect the oceans, lakes and waterways in the area.

Hidden in plain sight: UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension offers science-based education to improve the community

For more than a century, UF/IFAS Extension has been offering science-based education to residents on everything from backyard gardening and hurricane preparation to tax assistance and professional arborist training.

Summer Reading Challenge encourages Hillsborough residents to turn pages for prizes

The Hillsborough County Library Services Summer Reading Challenge is underway, encouraging residents of all ages to read throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes while helping students avoid the "summer slide."

Two people found dead in Plant City; HCSO investigating

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of an adult man and woman found Wednesday at a residence on James Melvin Drive in Plant City. Detectives say there is no known threat to the public as the investigation continues.