Polk County will buy 75 acres near North Walk-in-Water Preserve
The Polk County Commission took another step toward preservation of the county’s natural resources with the approvals of two land purchase agreements with Preservation of Natural Florida Inc. Under the agreements, Polk County is to acquire environmental sites that were recommended by the Conservation Land Acquisition...
Bikes & Brews Brings a Fun Holiday Ride Through Plant City While Making Kids’...
Justin Surrency and his friends remember how important it was to have a bike as kids. “Having a bike as a kid was a big deal,” Surrency said. “It gave us a sense of independence.”. Surrency is the owner of FastKicks Academy in Seffner, and for the...
Hillsborough County votes to challenge Florida’s Live Local Act, citing loss of local control
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County leaders are preparing for a legal fight with the state after a unanimous vote to challenge the constitutionality of Florida’s Live Local Act, a law designed to fast-track affordable housing development. What You Need To Know. Hillsborough County leaders are preparing...
Mental health resources available in Tampa Bay during the holidays
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — While the holidays are typically filled with joy and being surrounded by family and friends, that is not the case for everyone. This time of year, can also bring a lot of pain for some people. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay wants people to know that it’s okay if this […]
Spike in respiratory illnesses in kids
Tampa Bay area hospitals are seeing a big surge in kids showing up with RSV, flu and other respiratory illnesses. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Tampa’s International Plaza refinanced with $551M loan
One of Tampa Bay’s strongest retail assets has been refinanced at a higher valuation, underscoring continued confidence in top-tier shopping centers despite a cautious capital markets environment. Simon Property Group, through its Taubman Realty Group operation, refinanced International Plaza in Tampa with a $551.25M...
A Plant City Holiday Tradition for Thirty-Eight Years
Arts Council of Plant City’s Annual At Home for the Holidays Tour of Homes. Plant City is home to many holiday traditions like Lights of Love, the Christmas Parade, and the Arts Council of Plant City’s annual At Home for the Holidays Tour of Homes. This year marked the 38th anniversary of this festive event. “It can...
PLANT CITY DOLPHINS WIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Undefeated 8 and under team has a 21-0 record. Steve Marshall served in the Army for 14 years, including deployments to the Horn of Africa and Syria, then left in 2024. He is currently a Fire Medic with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. When he returned from Syria, he began coaching...
How to get rid of your Christmas tree across Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Once Christmas is over, families will be packing up the ornaments and tossing out the wrapping paper scraps — but, what about the Christmas tree?. Depending on where you live in the Tampa Bay region, there are different pickup dates and rules for getting rid of your tree.
The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Plenty of fish biting all around the bay
Capt. George Hastick (727-525-1005): Capt. George reports a nice mixed bag coming to the boat on most of his trips. He’s been sticking to fishing both north and south of both ends of the Gandy Bridge, where mangroves and docks have been holding redfish and some snook. The reds often are trailing mullet schools, with...
