News across Hillsborough County

Call it TGH DeSoto: Tampa General Hospital takes operational control of DeSoto Memorial
The once-struggling 49-bed facility in rural DeSoto County is under new management nearly a year after its board selected Tampa General Hospital's 49-year lease proposal.

TOTUM Market brings fresh eats, neighborhood cafe to Downtown and Ybor City
Downtown Tampa and Ybor City have a new spot for fresh food and drink. TOTUM Market & Eatery has officially soft opened on the ground floor at Harrison Residences, located […]

Pinellas pizza star Anthony & Luca’s is bringing its Jersey boardwalk-style pizza to Tampa
A cult favorite pizza shop in Pinellas Park is on its way to Tampa. Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen is set to open a new location at 7032 W Waters […]

Eight of the best coffee shops and places to study around USF
As midterm season rolls around, the seats at the library can fill up quickly. Luckily, there are a plethora of coffee shops around USF’s campus that make perfect study spots. […]

Chipotle Opens Restaurant With Drive-through Pickup Lane
Fishhawk Ranch residents have a new spot for burritos and bowls. Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its newest restaurant on September 22 at 16509 Fishhawk Blvd. in Lithia, one of four locations the chain is opening across the Tampa Bay area this month. Ramon Gomez, CTM of the…

Viral bagel sensation Jeff’s Bagel Run opens in Brandon
Another bagel franchise has entered the chat. Central Florida-based Jeff’s Bagel Run is now open in the Brandon and Riverview area, bringing its viral breakfast experience to the neighborhood. The […]

Do You Love The Indian & Thai Food In Our Area?
Our 2026 Reader Dining Survey & Contest continues, with FOUR more chances to win up to $200 in FREE dining at the restaurant of your choice anywhere in the Tampa […]

A Psychopath In The Oval Office
“I’m confidant in saying we’ve never had a psychopath in the Oval Office before!” Vince Greenwood Ph.D. What would happen if the most powerful man in the country were in the throes of a personality condition that left him only a few cards to play—manifested by a limited, precise,…

October arrives with a stormy weather outlook for Florida
NOAA forecast models indicate rain could remain more frequent than usual, particularly across Florida's Gulf Coast in October.

PolitiFact: Donalds overstates Jolly's offshore drilling lobbying, ignores anti-drilling record
Byron Donalds overstates David Jolly's offshore drilling lobbying, ignores anti-drilling record.

Rays, Yankees meet in Game 1 of the AL Division Series, and Tropicana Field is sold out
The Trop's 300-level is open for this "I-275 Series" opener between these two familiar division rivals. Sure, there will be lots of Yankees fans, but the Rays had an MLB-best 55-26 home record this season.

He was a DACA student detained by ICE. Now he's overcoming the trauma to graduate from college
An undocumented student at the University of Central Florida had his college path turned upside down when he was detained by federal immigration agents. As he approaches graduation, he's reflecting on the statewide change banning students like him from attending university.