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Night Work At Buckhorn Creek Starting July 13
The contractor building the South Hillsborough Pipeline will be working 24 hours per day at the Buckhorn Creek crossing on the west side of South Kings Avenue beginning Monday, July 13. Nighttime operations have been added to the current daytime work to accelerate pipe…
Garrett Greco, grandson of a four-time mayor, files to run for Tampa City Council
Tampa voters will see a very familiar name on next year’s city council ballot. Yesterday, Garrett Greco filed paperwork to be the next District 3 councilman. The 34-year-old joins Candice Cowen, who filed in May, and Quinton F. Robinson, who filed this month, in a race to fill a…
Bayberry Glen Drive Closed At FishHawk Blvd. Starting On July 13
Bayberry Glen Drive will be closed at FishHawk Boulevard for approximately one week starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 13, through 6 a.m. on Monday, July 20. Fishhawk Family Dental, Starbucks, Bayberry Dental, Women’s Care Florida and other businesses along Bayberry Glen Drive…
TPA, Alaska Airlines to launch daily flights from Tampa to Portland this fall
Put a bird on this one. Tampa International Airport just announced it will have its first-ever daily direct flights to Portland, Oregon on Alaska Airlines. The TPA to PDX daily […]
Lawsuit filed to create protected habitat for threatened queen conch off Florida coast
A lawsuit was filed Wednesday over the need for the federal government to designate critical habitat for the threatened queen conch off the coast of Florida, along with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The Center for Biological Diversity contends in its lawsuit filed in…
Waymo’s self-driving taxis are about to start public service in Tampa
Brace yourselves and buckle up. The self-driving taxi fleet from Waymo is officially preparing to hit the Tampa streets. The company announced today that it will soon launch its fully […]
Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: July 8, 2026
Refresh this page for the latest updates. Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: July 8, 2026 Follow WMNF’s live coverage of the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. This page is updated throughout the day with verified information on rescue operations, humanitarian aid,…
Giveaways, concerts, in-stadium barber shop: Rays host wild two days of fun for Evan Longoria
Tucked between bobbleheads and snapback hats in the Tampa Bay Rays’ promotional schedule is one big event that stands above the rest: an entire weekend built around Evan Longoria, the […]
Traffic Advisory: Shriners International Parade
Traffic Advisory: Shriners International Parade Tony D. Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:02 am Traffic advisory graphic with an orange cone and blurred road background. Parade Route Traffic Advisory: Shriners International Parade As part of its 152nd Imperial Session, hosted this year in…
South Tampa’s premier contemporary art gallery hosts must-see collector’s exhibition this July
Tampa’s premier contemporary art gallery is doing something it has never done before with its new summer exhibition. Drew Marc Gallery (2409 S MacDill Ave Suite 400) has announced its […]
Things to do with kids this weekend in Tampa, FL
Weekends with kids can feel like a high-stakes blend of cruise director, camp counselor, and hostage negotiator. But good news: Tampa has a surprising number of events this weekend where […]