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Hillsborough County has opened evacuation shelters but Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise said they should be a last resort.
The barrier islands along Pinellas County could experience 115 mph hurricane-force winds as Idalia heads north in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane evacuees could find themselves stranded on the highway due to contaminated gas. Here are the stations that received tainted fuel.
Tampa, Westchase and communities along the coast in south Hillsborough are under a mandatory evacation order.
Pasco County opened hurricane shelters for residents who must evacuate Tuesday morning.
Tampa Bay is under hurricane and storm surge warnings with alerts issued into the FL Panhandle as Idalia approaches hurricane strength: NHC.
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In honor of National Dog Day on Saturday, Aug. 26, Patch shared reader photos of their four-legged friends.
Porter Airlines announced that it is beginning nonstop service to Toronto ahead of the holidays.
Executive Pastry Chef Summer Bailey said the treats, featuring bacon and peanut butter, have been a big hit with her four-legged customers.
Forbes’ America's Best-in-State Employers ranks the academic health system as one of the top 25 workplaces in the state.
Bainbridge Bayview is a 283-unit luxury multifamily apartment community that offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Police arrested the passenger of the hit-and-run vehicle who they said didn't call 911 and helped get rid of the vehicle involved.
Residents will learn what common landscaping plants are actually deadly to pets.
The FBI has identified eight children in the Tampa Bay area who were coerced into sexual acts used in videos; a predator was sentenced.
A Florida Highway Patrol investigation uncovered a criminal network fraudulently selling hundreds of disabled person parking placards.
This program is designed to provide customized training for those interested in food preparation and basic cooking skills.
Tampa Fire Rescue crews evacuated The Home Depot at 17601 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., New Tampa, Wednesday due to a damaged gas meter.
A 73-year-old woman was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning on Wednesday evening on Sand Key.
Polk County sheriff's deputies arrested 20-year-old Coleden Snowden and charged him with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a woman.
