Weather
Gusty Winds and Chilly Temps Hit Southwest Florida
The region's final cold front of the season brings high winds and overnight lows in the 40s.
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
Crime
Tampa Police Officer Fires Shot During Foot Pursuit of Alleged Drug Suspect
No injuries reported as 24-year-old suspect Marco Fragoso faces multiple charges
Tampa Cop Fires Single Shot During Hyde Park Drug Chase
No injuries reported as suspect arrested on multiple charges
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
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.
Sports
Florida Gators Earn No. 1 Seed in 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
UF set to defend national championship as top seed in South Region
Iowa Men's and Women's Basketball Teams Earn NCAA Tournament Bids
Both programs reach March Madness for the first time since 2023
Texas Tech Ranked No. 20 in First Post-Season AP Poll
Red Raiders look to extend season in NCAA Tournament matchup against Akron
