Weather
Flames Engulf Multiple Boats at Tampa Yacht Club
Firefighters battle intense blaze that spreads between docked vessels
Three Boats Damaged in Tampa Yacht Club Fire
Officials say one vessel sparked blaze that spread to two others
Tampa Intersection Floods After Vehicle Crashes Into Fire Hydrant
Police say the crash caused major flooding at a busy intersection.
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.
Lifestyle
Tampa's River O'Green Turns Hillsborough River Green for St. Patrick's Day
Thousands celebrate annual festival with Irish dancing, food, and entertainment
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.
Health
Sightview and Promptly Announce Strategic Integration Partnership to Enhance Patient Engagement
The collaboration introduces a deeply integrated engagement solution designed to streamline the patient journey from initial contact through post-visit follow-up for Sightview's extensive provider network.
Personalized Counseling Helps Cervical Cancer Survivors Quit Smoking
UCLA study finds targeted support program doubles quit rates at reasonable cost for healthcare systems.
Global Virus Network Launches HQ at USF
New partnership positions USF Health as permanent home for leading virology network
