Local News in Tampa Bay

That's So Tampa Published August 04

Snowcat Ridge, Scream-A-Geddon team to open new 50-acre holiday experience this November

The same company that brings the region thrills of all varieties every year is adding some magic to the rotation in 2026. Point Summit, the same team behind Snowcat Ridge […]

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Published August 04

Florida gas prices slide, but some areas still pay $4 per gallon

Gas prices in most of Florida were below the $4 mark, with the statewide average falling 14 cents in the past week amid the latest round of attacks and talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. AAA put the average gallon of gas in Florida on Monday at $3.83, or 27 cents lower…

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Published August 04

Local advocates call for affordable energy reform a year after Tampa hit record 100-degree heat

Advocates gathered outside Tampa Electric’s offices on July 25 to mark the one-year anniversary of record 100-degree heat in Tampa. It was a protest organized by the nonprofit Food and Water Watch and the Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition. They are calling for an…