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TAMPA, Fla. — The southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge will be closed Wednesday night into Thursday morning. According to Florida Department of Transportation officials, the bridge…
Read more FDOT: Howard Frankland Bridge lanes to close Wednesday nightOLDSMAR, Fla. — Oldsmar Elementary parents and students heard what a possible K-8 expansion could mean for them at a meeting Monday evening. That recommendation is just part…
Read more K-8 plan met with support, questions at Oldsmar ElementaryIt was a relatively quiet start to 2026, with winter storms bringing heavy snow to the typical snow belts. The hardest-hit states included Michigan and New York, where…
Read more The first impactful winter storm of the yearPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County School Board voted Tuesday on a plan that could change where thousands of students attend school next year. What You Need…
Read more Polk County school leaders vote to move forward on rezoning 16 high schoolsHAINES CITY, Fla. — Police Chief Jay Hopwood will retire from the Haines City Police Department at the end of the month, ending a four-decade career in law…
Read more Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood to retire after 40 years in law enforcementPASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Making a turn onto a busy road without a traffic light can be a bit stressful. What You Need To Know One area in…
Read more Drivers want change near a busy New Port Richey intersectionA strong cold front has brought in much cooler air, with another reinforcing shot of cold air this weekend. What You Need To Know Freezing temperatures are expected…
Read more Colder than normal temperatures expected for several daysTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Senate President Ben Albritton was taken to the hospital early Sunday after experiencing chest pain, his office said Monday. “Physicians in the Emergency Room…
Read more Blood clot hospitalizes Florida Senate President Ben AlbrittonJERUSALEM — The remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, Israel’s military said Monday, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that…
Read more Israel recovers remains of final Gaza hostage, key for ceasefire’s next phaseTAMPA, Fla. — The winter storm that swept across the nation is causing delays and cancellations at our local airports. Check below to see the status of all…
Read more Latest airport delays and cancellations due to winter weatherCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman is making sure kids and teens in her community get a chance to experience the arts. Elisha Belden said she saw…
Read more Elisha Belden promotes arts for children and young people in Citrus CountyGood morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Showers will be clearing south of Tampa Bay around sunrise. Rain will be gone before…
Read more Morning Briefing: Tampa — January 26 2026SARASOTA, Fla. — A proposal in Tallahassee could change the future of higher education in Sarasota. Lawmakers are considering transferring University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to New College of…
Read more Proposed transfer of USF Sarasota-Manatee sparks debate over future of campusMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Part of Manatee County’s long-term water plan calls for taking drinking water from the Peace River. It comes at a critical time, as the…
Read more Manatee County to take 5 million gallons of water a day from Peace River in 2036The winter storm sweeping across the nation made for difficult travel conditions this weekend, canceling and delaying flights across the country. Tampa International Airport is seeing its share…
Read more Winter storm flight disruptions reaching Tampa InternationalHUDSON, Fla. — Firefighters in Pasco County are working on a new shift aimed at improving their mental health. What You Need To Know Pasco County Fire Rescue is…
Read more Pasco County Fire Rescue rolls out new ‘D-shift’ with focus on wellnessNASHVILLE — A massive winter storm made for a brutal travel day Sunday, with widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation’s busiest airports. What You Need To…
Read more More than 11,400 flights canceled Sunday across the U.S.TAMPA, Fla. — A local housing justice advocacy group is calling on the city of Tampa to bring back a landlord registry, arguing it would give renters more…
Read more Tampa housing advocates call for return of landlord registry amid rising rentsCLEARWATER, Fla. — Palm Pavilion in Clearwater Beach is just a few months away from celebrating 100 years. What You Need To Know Palm Pavilion is being taken over…
Read more Century-old Clearwater Beach restaurant Palm Pavilion gets new ownersNEW YORK — With a winter storm blanketing a large swath of the country, Hollywood had its quietest weekend of the year at the box office. The Amazon…
Read more ‘Mercy’ unseats ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ atop the box office