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TAMPA, Fla. — As Tampa Bay kicks off 2026, a handful of lucky families are starting the new year by bringing a new family member into the world. Here's a look at the first babies born at hospitals across Tampa Bay this New Year's Day. First baby born at...

Tampa Bay shines with women-owned gems that make everyday life feel a little more special. From chic boutiques to powerhouse design firms, these founders pour heart and hustle into every detail. You will find places to shop, sip, sweat, and celebrate while supporting local talent. Ready to discover your new favorite...

Education is at the core of development in childhood and early adulthood. With the right curriculum, community, and resources, an educational program can be the bridge to a bright future. Through evidence-based teaching, a unique blend of cross-disciplinary learning, and a focus on holistic development, the CREATE...

You can’t throw a stone in the Tampa Bay area without hitting a construction site. A population explosion during the COVID-19 pandemic helped put the region on the map, attracting developers and investors from near and far. Some of that growth has since evened out. But rapidly rising skylines...

Journalism, if you believe the headlines, is always at some kind of crossroads. Tampa Bay is one of the largest media markets in the U.S., and its home to talented journalists whose work reaches across the Bay area and country. Eric Deggans—who worked at Tampa Bay Times from 2006-2013—is now...

TAMPA, Fla. - Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026. Since 2020, Tampa Bay has become a hot spot for people to move, causing what some realtors call a "frenzy" in the housing market. What we know:. Mia Annibale, a...

Shoppers at a Walmart in Wesley Chapel were evacuated around 6 p.m. Friday after a fire alarm activated inside the store. Witnesses said the store was busy at the time, with many customers in the building for post holiday returns. Staff members reportedly directed shoppers to leave their carts where they were and...

Registration is officially open for the Polk Senior Games!. Polk Senior Games is an annual two-week series of 37 Olympic-style sports and games for men and women 50 years of age and older. The Games inspire an active lifestyle; combine an interest in sports and games with fun and fellowship; promote a positive image...

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) recently announced the pending retirement of multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt. Oswalt has been the agent for Polk and Hillsborough counties for decades. Michael Rogers, UF/IFAS statewide citrus research and Extension...