Local News from Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay development slows as costs tighten through 2026
<h2>Morning Congestion at Franklin Street and Platt Avenue Highlights Growing Construction Delays in West Tampa</h2> <p>It’s 7:30 a.m. on a Tuesday at the busy intersection of Franklin Street and Pla.
14.2.2026
Driver involved in Hillsborough crash accused of stealing gold chain from victim, threatening with bat
<h2>Evening Tension on West Hamilton Avenue: Armed Robbery Shakes Tampa Neighborhood</h2> <p>It was just after 7 p.m. on a Thursday evening near the intersection of West Hamilton Avenue and North Man.
14.2.2026
Pura Vida Miami plans Water Street Tampa location
<h2>Midday Buzz Near Water Street Intersection Signals New Business Surge</h2> <p>It’s just past noon at the bustling corner of Water Street and Channelside Drive, in the heart of downtown Tampa’s ra.
13.2.2026
Rays Reveal Renderings of New Tampa Ballpark, Mixed-Use Development
<h2>Morning Gridlock at Dale Mabry and Hillsborough Avenue Signals Major Changes Ahead for Tampa Neighborhoods</h2> <p>It’s 7:30 a.m. on a Tuesday at the busy intersection of Dale Mabry Highway and H.
12.2.2026
Fire officials warn Florida could be headed toward dangerous wildfire season as dry conditions worsen
<h2>Early Evening on E. Memorial Blvd: Smoke Rises Over Lakeland’s Lake Parker Neighborhood</h2> <p>It was just after 6 p.m. on a warm Monday when residents near the intersection of E. Memorial Blvd .
12.2.2026
New Water Restrictions In Place Across The Tampa Bay Area: SWFMD
<h2>Water Restrictions Hit Tampa Bay: What You Need to Know Starting This Week</h2> <p>At 7 a.m. on a chilly Monday morning near the intersection of Dale Mabry Highway and West Swann Avenue in the We.
12.2.2026E-bikes in Tampa Bay: What parents need to know to keep kids safe
<h2>Evening Commute Chaos on Hillsborough Avenue After Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Seminole Heights</h2> <p>It was just past 5:30 p.m. on a Tuesday when the steady flow of traffic on Hillsborough Avenue.
12.2.2026Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Gas Station and Discharging Firearm
<h2>A Sudden Water Main Break Floods South Tampa Intersection, Threatening Homes and Traffic</h2> <p>At 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, the normally busy intersection of West Kennedy Boulevard and South MacDill A.
11.2.2026
International Plaza Tampa redevelopment plans include 50,000-sq-ft outdoor expansion
<h2>Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Near Hillsborough Avenue and 50th Street in East Tampa</h2> <p>It was just past 8:30 a.m. on a humid Thursday morning when residents around the intersection of Hillsbor.
11.2.2026
Florida DOT Begins $643M Westshore Interchange Reconstruction in Tampa Bay
<h2>Evening Rush on Westshore Boulevard: A Scene Set for Disruption</h2> <p>It’s 5:30 p.m. on Westshore Boulevard, and the steady stream of cars crawling toward the Interstate 275 interchange is alre.
11.2.2026Tampa Bay Rays kick off community engagement sessions with local firefighter meeting
<h2>Evening Tensions Rise Near Hillsborough College As Rays Meet Firefighters Over New Stadium Plans</h2> <p>At 6:30 p.m. on Dale Mabry Highway, near the bustling intersection with Waters Avenue in t.
11.2.2026
Housing as a workforce strategy: Tampa Bay CEOs taking action
<h2>Water Main Break Floods Streets Near Downtown Tampa in Early Morning Rush</h2> <p>At 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, residents and commuters along 7th Avenue in the Seminole Heights neighborhood were met with.
11.2.2026
Pinellas Farmers and Flea Market finds new home at Derby Lane in St. Pete
<h2>Early Morning Rush at Gandy Boulevard: New Market Brings Crowds and Congestion</h2> <p>It’s 7 a.m. on a Saturday at the busy intersection of Gandy Boulevard and 49th Street in St. Petersburg’s Gr.
10.2.2026
All Bahama Breeze locations to be closed or converted. What happens to Tampa's?
<h2>Late Night Crash at Hillsborough and Armenia: A Stark Warning for Tampa Drivers</h2> <p>It was just past 11:30 p.m. last Thursday when the sharp screech of tires shattered the usual quiet along H.
9.2.2026
USF’s Pinnacle Hall flood sparks confusion among residents
<h2>Flood Forces Emergency Evacuation at USF Pinnacle Hall Amid Freezing Tampa Night</h2> <p>At 8:20 p.m. on January 28, a chilling breeze swept through the intersection of Fletcher Avenue and Bruce .
9.2.2026
Reel Talk: Arctic air drops Tampa Bay water temps
<h2>Late-Night Fire Erupts Near Bayshore Boulevard, Disrupting Hyde Park and Palma Ceia</h2> <p>It was just past 11 p.m. last Tuesday when thick, acrid smoke began billowing over the intersection of .
8.2.2026
55 Arrested During Tampa Traffic Initiative: Police
<h2>Evening Tension at 15th Street and Nebraska Avenue in Seminole Heights</h2> <p>It was just past 7 p.m. on a humid Thursday evening when a cluster of police cars converged near the intersection of.
8.2.2026
Prices cooled in most Tampa Bay housing markets in Q4
<h2>Late Night Crash on Dale Mabry Highway Disrupts West Tampa Commute</h2> <p>It was just after 11:30 p.m. on a Thursday night when the sharp screech of tires and the crunch of metal shattered the u.
8.2.2026Lawn watering restrictions in effect for the Tampa Bay area
<h2>Water Restrictions Take Effect Sunday on Westshore Boulevard as Tampa Faces Severe Rainfall Deficit</h2> <p>It’s 7 a.m. on a quiet Sunday morning at the intersection of Westshore Boulevard and Cy.
8.2.2026