Hillsborough County approves $250 million renovation, keeping Lightning in Tampa through 2043
Good news for Lightning fans: the team isn’t going anywhere. Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a new lease…
Tampa Fire Rescue rescues 1 person from 2-alarm fire
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm fire in the 5000 block of North Jamaica…
2 men arrested in fatal shooting of teen in December 2025: Tampa police
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police announced Friday the arrests of two people tied to the fatal shooting of…
Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend (Jan. 23-25), there’s plenty of action happening around…
Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Big Easy fun, flavor
TAMPA, Fla. – Mardi Gras is back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, bringing jazz, Cajun flavors, and thrills…
Expert says Rays stadium agreement leaves major questions unanswered
TAMPA, Fla. — While Hillsborough College and the Tampa Bay Rays begin negotiations that could ultimately lead to…
Tampa dance company celebrates 20 years of inclusivity
TAMPA, Fla. — On Friday, one of Tampa Bay’s most unique dance companies celebrates its 20th anniversary with…
Gasparilla kicks off in Tampa with Kids Parade this weekend
TAMPA, Fla — Tens of thousands of people are expected to line Bayshore Boulevard this weekend for the Gasparilla…
Bert Kreischer to visit Benchmark | Diversions
TAMPA — Comedian Bert Kreischer will bring his “Permission to Party World Tour” to the Tampa Bay area…
Tampa Repertory to stage ‘God of Carnage’ | Diversions
TAMPA — Tampa Repertory Theatre will present “God of Carnage,” Yasmina Reza’s Tony and Olivier Award–winning comedy, running…
Second suspect arrested in St. Pete CVS robbery | Crime, Crashes and Fires
ST. PETERSBURG — St. Petersburg police arrested the second suspect in a Jan. 5 robbery at a CVS…
Report may shape solutions for Tampa Bay’s housing crisis
TAMPA, Fla. — Housing affordability issues in the Tampa Bay area are nothing new, but the Tampa Bay Partnership is…