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More hurricanes are slamming the Gulf Coast. Is this the new normal?

Major hurricanes, including Milton and Helene, have increasingly targeted the Gulf Coast, raising questions about whether this trend represents a new ...

Biden, Trump hold nearly two-hour meeting at the White House

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump engaged in a nearly two-hour meeting at the White House, signaling a significant shift from thei...

Caribbean Invest 99L could strengthen into Tropical Storm Sara and impact Florid...

Caribbean Invest 99L is anticipated to strengthen into Tropical Storm Sara, posing a potential threat to Florida as the 2024 Hurricane Season approach...

Amendment 3's biggest backer hasn't given up hope despite setbacks

Amendment 3's recent ballot initiative in Florida aimed to expand recreational marijuana usage, but it fell short of the necessary 60% approval, disap...

Sen. Rick Scott among finalists for Senate majority leader as GOP plans Wednesda...

Senate Republicans are set to meet on Wednesday to select a new Senate majority leader, with Florida's Sen. Rick Scott emerging as a top candidate. Th...

Tampa’s new Rocca restaurant scores our food critic’s first ever ‘10′

Rocca, a new Italian restaurant in Tampa Heights, has earned a perfect score of '10' from food critic Helen Freund, marking an impressive debut for ch...

Rick Scott appears on Laura Loomer’s podcast a week before Election Day

U.S. Senator Rick Scott recently appeared on Laura Loomer's podcast just a week before Election Day, discussing his reelection campaign and views on k...

Rick Scott announces run for Senate GOP leader

Rick Scott has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate Republican leader position, following the upcoming departure of Mitch McConnell....

Country music festival bringing stars to Raymond James Stadium in 2025

A major country music festival is set to take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa in 2025, featuring some of the biggest stars in the genre. This ...

Pinellas County saw increased flooding during Milton because of faulty water pum...

Pinellas County experienced severe flooding during Hurricane Milton, primarily due to malfunctioning water pumps, significantly impacting local neighb...

School threats carry consequences, Florida reminds students, parents

Florida's education officials are reminding students and parents of the severe consequences of making threats against schools, following a series of i...

Fire tears through two-story home in Tampa neighborhood

A large fire engulfed a two-story home in a Tampa neighborhood early Wednesday, prompting an investigation into its cause. Firefighters responded to t...

Pinellas School Board honors former superintendent with building name

The Pinellas School Board has honored former superintendent Mike Grego by naming a new leadership center after him, recognizing his decade-long contri...

Tampa Electric outlines hurricane costs

Tampa Electric Co. has revealed plans to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in costs incurred during power-restoration efforts following hurrican...

New College of Florida offers course in ‘Woke’ movement

New College of Florida is introducing a course on the 'Woke' movement for the first time in its history, set to commence in January 2025. The course, ...

Tampa Bay’s Top 30 Restaurants of 2024

Tampa Bay's restaurant scene has undergone significant changes in 2024, reflecting resilience amidst challenges like inflation and post-hurricane reco...

Tampa Bay lost thousands of trees to hurricanes, hitting residents’ wallets, emo...

Tampa Bay has suffered significant tree loss due to recent hurricanes, impacting both the environment and residents' emotions and finances. Experts em...

How a single tree is addressing extreme heat in Hillsborough County

A newly planted winged elm tree at Frost Elementary School in Hillsborough County aims to combat extreme heat in the area. This initiative is part of ...

Why some Tampa Bay residents got power back quickly while others still wait

Power outages in Tampa Bay following Hurricane Milton have left many residents without electricity for days, with some experiencing delays in restorat...

Here’s how debris collection is going in Tampa

In the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tampa is facing a massive debris collection effort, with estimates of over a million cubic yards of ...