One year after fireworks mishap causes clubhouse fire, residents complain of no repairs
It’s been one year since fireworks ignited a massive fire that destroyed the clubhouse and pool area in the Wilson Preserve community in Riverview. But as the community celebrates another Fourth of July holiday, frustrated residents say the damaged pool area remains, and they’re demanding answers.
Bay area bee farmers react to honeybee decline this year
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — While the nationwide honeybee population reached a record high three years ago, scientists are concerned in 2025. A study by Washington State University predicted a 60-70% loss in the honeybee population. Locally, the bee population has dealt with its own set of challenges — most...
Hillsborough County students create trash collecting robotic whale for beaches
TAMPA, Fla. — Picture sitting on the beach, and all of a sudden a robotic whale rolls up to you, asking if it can take your trash for you. That could soon be a reality, thanks to two Hillsborough County rising sixth-graders. The boys created ORCA, which stands for...
Non-profits lead cleanup in Bay area following 4th of July celebrations
Nonprofits like Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are leading the charge on post holiday clean ups throughout the Bay area
Scattered storms and localized flooding possible Saturday
High chances for rain continue Saturday with a 60% chance of rain and storms through the afternoon and evening. Conditions remain quiet and dry for the morning before cloud cover and showers develop by the early afternoon. Rain & storms will then strengthen and spread throughout the second half of the day. There is a...
Thousands celebrate Fourth of July festivities across the Tampa Bay area
Streets across the Tampa Bay area were speckled with red, white, and blue this Independence Day as kids raced to the road in Temple Terrace to get the best spot for the parade on Friday morning.
1 taken to hospital with serious burn injuries following major 2-alarm fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is currently investigating a significant two-alarm fire at a salvage yard on Jensen Road in Tampa.
Madeira Beach ‘trash pirates’ go hunting for litter after July 4th
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — At first light on the first Saturday of every month you will find the Trash Pirates of Mad Beach hard at work picking up trash. Three nonprofits teamed up to clean up Madeira Beach and John's Pass after July 4th. More than 100 volunteers showed...
St. Petersburg Police relocate rideshare spots in nightlife district
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Downtown St. Pete has a popular nightlife, especially in the 200 block of Central Avenue. With so many people in this area on Friday and Saturday nights, St. Petersburg Police Department officials say they want to try and make the area safer. Lt. Thomas Qualey...
A 175-foot mosaic walkway is transforming Sunset Park into a storybook of Florida wildlife
A mosaic isn’t just a work of art—it’s an enormous process: thousands of tiny moments pieced together, shaped by the hands of people who care deeply about their craft. At Sunset Park in west St. Pete (Park St. and Central Ave), that process is coming to fruition after two years of designing, cutting, engineering,...