News across Tampa Bay

Johns Hopkins researchers discover genome-level checkpoint
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have identified a genome-level checkpoint that helps macrophages, which are immune cells that respond to infection, injury and tissue damage, remain” ready for action without becoming prematurely inflammatory or hyperinflammatory,” according to…

A huge music and food-filled Hispanic heritage celebration is coming to Bonnet Springs Park
A massive festival of authentic Hispanic food and music is coming to the area this fall when Bonnet Springs Park hosts the Bienvenido A BSP Hispanic Heritage Celebration, an all-day […]

USF ranked by U.S. News & World Report
The University of South Florida has been named as one of the top 50 public universities in America by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth consecutive year. According to a prepared statement, the institution was ranked No. 46 among all public universities and No. 100 among all…

Hillsborough adds 53 dengue cases, gets help from Lee to control mosquito spread
Hillsborough County has reported 223 cases this year, according to the state's most recent weekly data update. A nearby county has sent helicopters and crews to help increase aerial pesticide spraying.

In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper
The incarcerated population is getting older, but correctional facilities lag in menopause care. Kwaneta Harris is working to fill the gaps.

Pasco County alerts resident of upcoming prescribed burns
In an effort to reduce wildfire risk, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will conduct several prescribed burns in Pasco County through December. Those fires will be conducted at: Starkey […]

Pasco firefighters receive Valor Award
Two Pasco County Fire Rescue firefighters were honored for their lifesaving actions during an incident a few months ago. On May 26, David Marin Canas and Andres Colina responded to […]

Hernando County Fire Rescue receives FEMA grant
Hernando County Fire Rescue was recently notified it has been awarded the Assistance to Firefighters Grant through FEMA. The grant will award HCFR $136,363.63, providing funding for 30 firefighters/EMTs to […]

Car strike railroad crossing indicator on Powell Road
Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to an accident that occurred early Wednesday evening that left one person injured. Shortly before 5:30 p.m., a vehicle struck the railroad crossing indicator on […]

Places This Week: Coffee Pot Bayou home brings $5.5M
The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of notable Pinellas County real estate news.

Sheriff asks for public’s help in locating Publix parking lot shooter
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis asked for the public’s help as the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office seeks to find a man who fired shots in a Publix parking lot on […]

October arrives with stormy weather outlook
October weather across Florida is usually warm, with lower precipitation chances. The tropics usually remains a concern through the month.