Tampa to host free FIFA World Cup watch party for Argentina vs. Cape Verde
Tampa residents are invited to cheer on Cape Verde and Argentina during a free FIFA World Cup watch party at The Sail Plaza outside the Tampa Convention Center.
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Construction continues on TPA's first new airside in nearly 20 years
Tampa International Airport's $1.52 billion Airside D project remains on schedule for a 2029 opening as crews continue building the airport's first new airside terminal in nearly two decades.
Registration opens for 33rd Ride and Run With the Stars fundraiser
Registration is now open for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office's annual Ride and Run With the Stars fundraiser, featuring new race options this year.
Tiny sea turtle makes big comeback after Florida Aquarium rehabilitation
After being rescued in February suffering from cold-stunning, Purple the green sea turtle has returned to the ocean after months of rehabilitation at the Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.
Making a splash: City of Tampa promotes drowning prevention through World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
More than 500 children dove into lifesaving swim lessons during the City of Tampa’s World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, where families learned water safety skills and officials highlighted the importance of drowning prevention.
New Florida bill targets e-bike safety after surge in injuries
As e-bike injuries continue to rise across Tampa Bay, a new Florida bill could bring stricter safety rules for riders, including speed limits near pedestrians and new crash reporting requirements.
ZooTampa celebrates baby boom after 54 births since January
ZooTampa is celebrating a baby boom with 54 animal births since the start of the year, including three new arrivals welcomed in May.
Solar program aims to make renewable energy more affordable for Tampa residents
Solar United Neighbors and Switch Together launched a program to help Tampa Bay residents access affordable solar installations through group pricing, education and installer guidance.
Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan enters next phase with focus on community input
The Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan has entered its next phase, collecting community feedback to identify flood risks and help guide future resilience projects across seven counties.
Career Glow Up job fair connects Tampa job seekers with employers and resources
The City of Tampa’s Career Glow Up job fair returns June 12, giving job seekers the chance to meet employers, strengthen resumes and explore new career opportunities.
From parks to storm drains, Clearwater residents can make a difference
Clearwater's Adopt-a-Park, Street, Trail and Drain programs are giving residents a hands-on way to improve public spaces while supporting environmental stewardship and building community pride throughout the city.
USF Student's app connects Tampa Bay residents with local business deals
A University of South Florida student created an app called 9Yaps, connecting Tampa Bay residents with deals from local restaurants and barbershops. What started as a simple newsletter has grown into a platform with 100 businesses and 10,000 downloads.
Tampa Bay comes together to raise awareness this World Oceans Day
Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Clearwater Marine Aquarium partnered to bring over 40 organizations together, giving Tampa Bay residents the tools and resources to help protect the oceans, lakes and waterways in the area.
Hidden in plain sight: UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension offers science-based education to improve the community
For more than a century, UF/IFAS Extension has been offering science-based education to residents on everything from backyard gardening and hurricane preparation to tax assistance and professional arborist training.
Summer Reading Challenge encourages Hillsborough residents to turn pages for prizes
The Hillsborough County Library Services Summer Reading Challenge is underway, encouraging residents of all ages to read throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes while helping students avoid the "summer slide."
HCSO to conduct active threat response training at schools across Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will conduct active threat response training at several schools across Hillsborough County throughout June, with residents expected to see increased law enforcement activity during the exercises.
Hurricane preparedness expo connects Tampa residents with emergency resources
Tampa Fire Rescue's annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo connected residents with emergency resources, updated evacuation information and free preparedness supplies ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season.
Temporary water treatment change underway in Tampa starting May 29
The Tampa Water Department will temporarily switch its disinfection process from chloramine to chlorine from Fri. May 29 through Fri. June 19.