The Latest on Hurricane Helene
(TAMPA) All campuses of the University of South Florida are closed until Monday, September 30th. Here are some resources for tracking the storm from the National Weather Service & the…
ZooTampa’s Manatee Rehab Center turns 33
Tampa’s largest zoo is celebrating a milestone. The ZooTampa Manatee Critical Care Center works around the clock to rehabilitate sick wild manatees. The center is celebrating its 33rd year, while…
New partnership to field 911 mental-health calls
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Tampa Police Department announced a new program that will send certain mental health calls to intervention professionals. Starting in the summer, 911 will…
Tampa Parks & Rec breaks ground on New Recreation Complex
TAMPA – People gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new additions to Fair Oaks Park in East Tampa. City Council approved the 34.7-million-dollar project in March. The project will…
Clearing the air: Expert strategies to conquer Florida’s pollen invasion
Florida residents are facing a tough season as pollen counts soar to unprecedented levels. According to Dr. Richard Lockey oak tree pollen is the primary culprit behind allergy flare-ups from…
TPA projects record high numbers for Holidays
With thanksgiving right around the corner, Tampa International Airport has reported an estimate of 80,000 daily passengers to travel through their facilities between now and November 26th. “We’re getting that…
Graphyte’s ‘blockbuster’ technique: A Gates-backed carbon capture breakthrough
By Layla Adair, Samantha Allen, Marcus Morgan and Tacara Skipper Graphyte is a Bill Gates-backed startup that has developed an innovative and cost-effective method for carbon sequestration. Aiming to address…
Hillsborough Air Quality Alert Issued
If you stepped outside today, you are probably wondering why the Tampa Bay skies are so hazy. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert this morning for Hillsborough…