The Powerball jackpot of $1.787 billion was won by two ticket holders in Missouri and Texas after a series of 42 consecutive draws without a grand prize winner.

Tampa is set for a week of scattered showers and thunderstorms, with high temperatures and humidity. Evening storms are possible, with the pattern continuing through the weekend.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center is featured on "Hello Hillsborough," highlighting community involvement, classes, and their Annual Arts Festival.

Brandy and Monica add Tampa to their "The Boy Is Mine" tour, featuring guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts, with tickets on sale July 25.

Chuck's Arcade, targeting adults with nostalgia for arcade classics, opens in St. Pete's Tyrone Square Mall, offering over 40 games, both retro and modern.

The NTPAC is hosting an international pianist concert on July 5 as part of the 2025 Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival, featuring talented collegiate pianists.

Twenty One Pilots will tour North America, with a stop in Tampa on October 11th, promoting their new album "Breach" and its first single "The Contract." Tickets go on sale June 20th.

The Tampa City Ballet creates unique productions that tell Hillsborough County's history through dance, connecting with the local community beyond traditional ballet.

A Florida woman, Ruth Cain, won $2 million after buying a $10 scratch-off ticket at a RaceTrac gas station in Brooksville. She chose a lump-sum payment of $1.2 million.

The Gasparilla International Film Festival highlighted short films from Dance Tampa Bay, showcasing dance arts with local talent in Tampa, and was supported by the Arts Council of Hillsborough County.

The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland celebrates its 51st year, benefiting local businesses and showcasing aviation advancements, while supporting aerospace education.

The River O’ Green Festival, celebrating St. Patrick's Day, begins March 15 at Curtis Hixon Park with music, dance, and Irish food, alongside the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The Lumineers announced their 2025 global tour with a stop in Tampa on October 8, offering presale tickets on February 18 and general sales on February 21. This tour follows the success of their "Brightside World Tour."