Phase I water shortage declared as rainfall deficit grows
TAMPA, Fla. — The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has declared a Phase I water shortage as the region faces a significant 13-inch rainfall deficit, with continued dry conditions expected in the coming months. The restrictions will remain in place through July 1 of next year. The Phase...
Queue of Cars Awaiting Child Pickup at Schools
In recent times, local schools have been experiencing a surge in the number of parents and guardians waiting in long lines of cars to pick up their children. This phenomenon has raised concerns about the efficiency of the school bus system, particularly in Hillsborough County. The situation has been further...
Ringling Bros. circus launching ‘Greatest Party on Earth’ in Tampa next month
PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA) — At Feld Entertainment Studios in Palmetto, 65 performers are in rehearsals gearing up for the newest Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus production. News Channel 8 got a behind the scenes look at the production. The Greatest Show on Earth is throwing the “Greatest Party on Earth.” When...
Tommy’s Chophouse will bring a new era of steak to Ybor City in 2026
Ybor City is getting a brand new reason to loosen its belt a notch. Tommy’s Chophouse, a modern fine-dining steakhouse from restaurateur Kenneth Emery, is officially set to open in early 2026 on the ground floor of the Kress Contemporary building at 1622 E. 7th Ave. And if the early details are any clue, this is not...
Popular South Tampa restaurant abruptly closes
TAMPA, Fla. — A popular South Tampa Mexican restaurant has abruptly closed its doors. Without a formal announcement, Miguelitos Taqueria y Tequila, located on Kennedy Boulevard, suspended operations sometime in late November. The news was confirmed by a letter posted on the restaurant's door by owners Patricia and...
HCSO creates new unit dedicated to domestic violence cases
To help with domestic violence cases, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has created a specialized unit to help hold abusers accountable.
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think. What we know:. Dr. Traci Ryan works in emergency medicine at Orlando Health Bayfront...
Judge gives life sentence to man who rammed semi-truck into Tampa nightclub
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced Dylan Fogel to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing Giovanni Soto when he crashed a semi-truck into a Tampa strip club in August 2024.
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Unbeatable Deals At This Gigantic Flea...
In the heart of Tampa Bay, where Florida sunshine meets bargain-hunting bliss, the Oldsmar Flea Market stands as a monument to the art of the deal and the joy of discovery. This isn’t just shopping – it’s a full-blown treasure hunt that draws visitors from every corner of the Sunshine State.
PSTA votes unanimously to bring back Tampa Bay ferry, Hubbard Marina tapped to provide...
Today’s Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority meeting focused on action, with board members voting unanimously to move forward with the new Tampa Bay ferry service.
