Weather
Hillsborough Cold Weather Shelters to Open Wednesday
Shelters activated as temperatures forecast to dip below 40 degrees with wind chill.
Florida Braces for Stronger Storms as Resilient Construction Gains Urgency
Experts call for updated building codes and materials to withstand hurricane-force winds and storm surge
Rare Gulf Effect Snow Possible in Central Florida This Weekend
Arctic blast could bring near-record cold temperatures and a chance of snow flurries to the Sunshine State.
Health
All In for All Children Radiothon Raises Funds for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
24-hour commercial-free broadcast to support pediatric care in Tampa Bay
Breakthrough Discovery Raises Hope for Treating Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
International team identifies how pancreatic tumors use the body's immune system to grow, leading to 94% reduction in animal studies.
Tampa Cancer Research Leaders to Host "Microbes, Genes & Cancer" Symposium
Conference will bring together international experts to examine links between microbes, genetics, and cancer.
Lifestyle
Gasparilla Flotilla Route Shortened Due to Weather Concerns
Law enforcement continues safety preparations for the annual pirate festival in Tampa.
Construction Supervisors Lack Guidance on Worker Mental Health Support
Survey reveals most construction managers don't know how to address burnout and personal issues among their crews.
Tampa Mayor Hands Key to Gasparilla Pirate Invaders
Annual pirate festival celebration continues in Tampa despite some controversy.
Sports
12-Year-Old Jaxson Campbell Named Athlete of the Week
Marshall Middle School student excels in community basketball league
Lightning Defeat Jets 4-1 Behind Raddysh, Gourde, and Kucherov
Tampa Bay continues their strong season with a decisive win over Winnipeg.
Lightning Defeat Jets 4-1 in Surging Performance
Raddysh, Gourde, and Kucherov lead Tampa Bay to victory over Winnipeg
Business
Deckers Shares Soar 15% on Ugg and Hoka Boost
Footwear company raises full-year revenue outlook
Rays Seek to Incorporate Hillsborough College in Stadium Development
Linking the college campus with the new stadium could help shield the project from economic headwinds, experts say.
Service Leadership Inc. Reports Early Signals of Cooling Wage Inflation
Findings show wage inflation continuing to decline in 2026, providing opportunity for IT solution providers to improve profitability
