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Eddie's Bar & Grill opens in Westchase, replacing Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen

PSTA takes next step toward year-round ferry service with arrival of first vessel

The first ferry vessel has arrived in Pinellas County as PSTA moves closer to launching year-round service connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa by water.

Tampa Bay residents share common flooding concerns as Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan moves forward

Nearly 400 Tampa Bay residents have shared common flooding concerns and what they believe is contributing to issues across the region as the Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan prepares to moves into its next phase.

UTampa’s West Riverwalk segment set for completion later this year

A new 2,000-foot section of the West Riverwalk is under construction near the University of Tampa and is expected to be completed later this year, giving students and the community a new multi-use connection through Plant Park.

Four rehabilitated green sea turtles return to Atlantic Ocean

Four juvenile green sea turtles returned to the Atlantic Ocean after months of rehabilitation at The Florida Aquarium, including one turtle that survived a severe wound.

ZooTampa introduces acupuncture therapy to help animals heal and recover

ZooTampa has introduced acupuncture therapy as part of its veterinary care, helping animals with complex medical conditions heal, recover and improve their quality of life.

Beyond hurricanes: Tampa Bay residents urged to prepare for rainy season flooding and mold risks

Hurricane season may be quiet, but Florida’s rainy season can still bring serious risks for Tampa Bay homeowners and renters. From flooding to water damage and mold growth, experts are urging residents to prepare before small problems become costly repairs.

City of Tampa to repave 1.8 miles of New Tampa Boulevard

Around 12,000 drivers use New Tampa Boulevard each day. The City of Tampa will begin a $1 million project to repave 1.8 miles of the roadway, with overnight construction expected to last up to eight weeks.

Flock cameras spark debate over public safety and privacy in Tampa Bay

Flock cameras are becoming more common across Tampa Bay, sparking a debate between law enforcement’s public safety goals and residents’ concerns over privacy and surveillance.

Child Safety Awareness Month highlights back-to-school safety for Florida drivers

August is Child Safety Awareness Month, and Florida officials are reminding drivers, parents and caregivers to stay alert and take safety precautions as students return to school.

Back-to-school anxiety is normal. Here's how Tampa Bay families can prepare

As students prepare to return to the classroom, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay shares tips to help families ease back-to-school anxiety, establish routines and find local resources

Beloved Tampa pop-up bookstore finds permanent home in Ybor City

After years of bringing books to pop-up markets across Tampa, Bookends: Literature and Libation has opened its first permanent home in Ybor City.

As drink-spiking concerns grow, new wearable sensor aims to make nights out safer

As concerns over drink spiking continue to grow, two recent college graduates are developing a wearable sensor that detects common drink-spiking drugs and alerts emergency contacts.

USF Health welcomes record-breaking medical school Class of 2030

The University of South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine welcomed its Class of 2030 with record-setting academic credentials, including the highest median MCAT score in school history and one of the strongest incoming classes in the nation, according to USF.

PSTA announces new transit service connecting downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport

PSTA is launching the new 727 transit service this October, providing a direct connection between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport through the Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes

HCSO uses DNA technology to identify three men in decades-old cold cases

HCSO Cold Case Unit used DNA technology and forensic genetic genealogy to identify three men whose remains went unidentified for years, bringing answers to families.

ZooTampa celebrates six new animal births as baby boom continues

ZooTampa at Lowry Park continues its animal baby boom with the arrival of a manatee calf, an endangered Eastern bongo calf and four Bali mynah chicks as the zoo works to support conservation efforts.

Restoration begins on historic George Guida Sr. House in West Tampa

The City of Tampa has started a $3.9 million restoration project to preserve the historic George Guida Sr. House and transform the West Tampa landmark into a community gathering space.