Weather
Tampa Intersection Floods After Vehicle Crashes Into Fire Hydrant
Police say the crash caused major flooding at a busy intersection.
Warmer & Dry Thursday, Showers Arrive Friday & Saturday
Tampa area to see increasing rain chances through the weekend.
Tampa Bay Drivers Face Morning Fog and Scorching Temps
Warm, humid air settles over I-75 and U.S. 41 through Saturday, creating hazardous travel conditions
Crime
Georgia Inmate Convicted for Brutal Kidnapping of Rideshare Driver During Escape
Stevenson Charles faces life in prison for multi-state crime spree that terrorized victim
Tampa Man Faces Life in Prison After Electric Bike Crash Reveals Gun and Drugs
Shannon Pernell Brown convicted on federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and intent to distribute marijuana
Suspected 'Young Godz' Gang Member Arrested After Drugs, Guns Found at Tampa Home
Lavardis Howard, an eight-time convicted felon, was taken into custody during an ongoing investigation into the Young Godz gang.
Travel
Tampa Airport Clarifies Pajama Ban Was a Joke
The airport's social media account sparked a debate about airport attire with a tongue-in-cheek post.
Tampa Airport Sparks Debate with Pajama Ban Joke
The airport's tongue-in-cheek social media post about prohibiting pajamas went viral, drawing a reaction from the U.S. Transportation Secretary.
Tampa Airport Wants to Ban Pajamas for Travelers
Airport says it's time to update dress code and prohibit pajamas as travel attire.
Automotive
Automaker Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Over 225,000 Vehicles
Faulty Takata air bags pose deadly explosion risk in older models
Automaker Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Over 225,000 Vehicles Due to Exploding Airbags
Faulty Takata airbags pose risk of serious injury or death in even minor crashes
Automaker Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for 225,000 Vehicles Due to Exploding Airbags
Faulty Takata airbags pose deadly risk to drivers and passengers in older model Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles.
Lifestyle
Southbound N. Falkenburg Road Down To One Lane Through Wednesday
Tampa Water Department crews to perform routine maintenance on city's water distribution system
Creative Loafing readers respond to Dump Duke, Ybor City pedestrian safety measures, city council tea, and more
The mailbox outside Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's office in Tampa, Florida on March 9, 2026.
Celebrity Stylist Releases Transformational New Book "The Closet Detox"
Franzy Staedter's digital guide helps readers align their wardrobes with their true selves.
