Tampa Bay

Several businesses are partnering with the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber to collect donations of medication, medical supplies, nonperishable food and hygiene products to help with earthquake recovery.

Fireworks, hot dog-eating contests, picnics and community celebrations are all part of how the Tampa Bay area will enjoy Independence Day in 2026.

On "The Bay Blend," we checked out the Funnel Vision food truck. It's a unique take on funnel cakes and fried chicken. Owner Zachary Joseph said he calls it a "naughty kitchen" because it's the type of food for a cheat day.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Tampa Bay History Center curator Fred Hearns talked about Juneteenth and the importance of this historical event to the state of Florida.

"The Bay Blend" is highlighting unique food trucks around the region. One stop: 100% plant-based Mexican food.

From a festival for shark lovers to a painting in the park to a gathering for Jeep lovers, here are eight things to do across the region.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning – the highest weather risk for wildfires – for several counties across the greater area. The warning expires at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Residents, truckers and snowbirds say they're experiencing sticker shock at the pump. At $4.10 a gallon on Thursday, gas prices in Florida are nearly 20% higher than they were a month ago.

DeSantis said the south pier will be replaced and the north pier improved following damage from Hurricane Milton.

In 2025, the nonprofit's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepared nearly 10,000 tax returns for families, totaling $10 million in refunds and unpaid fees.

The environmental department is seeing more seagrasses and wave protection from an oyster reef they installed just offshore of their current Philippe Park project a few years ago.

The Largo restaurant is the first of eight planned locations across the Tampa Bay region by the end of 2027, according to a release.