The Tampa Bay Times is cutting 20% of its staff, offering buyouts before potential layoffs, amidst financial shortfalls and a shift from print to digital revenue.

The Howard Frankland Bridge has reopened after repairs due to damage from Hurricane Debby, with the Florida Department of Transportation restoring the northbound lanes to service.

Lauryn Hill and The Fugees have canceled their U.S. tour, including the kick-off in Tampa, leaving fans puzzled and seeking explanations. Ticket holders are receiving refunds, but no official reason has been given for the cancellation.

Hillsborough County residents face safety and mobility challenges due to Hurricane Debby's floods, with authorities urging caution around riverbanks and emphasizing the dangers of driving through floodwaters.

Hillsborough County celebrates #813Day with a focus on family recipes that highlight the area's culinary diversity. Residents are encouraged to share recipes for a chance to be featured on county social platforms.

Hurricane Debby's rains caused delays in the North Howard Avenue resurfacing project in Tampa, extending the closure to August 12. The project includes repaving and pedestrian safety improvements.

Morris Bridge Road in Hillsborough County will be closed due to flooding from the nearby river, with officials urging drivers to find alternate routes.

Tampa's "Suds and Solutions" program provides free laundry services and a chance to connect with local city services. The next event is set for August 9, 2024, at Big Wash Laundromat.

A Deltona elementary school teacher was arrested for alleged inappropriate online chats with a minor, admitting to the acts after detectives posed as the student.

The Silk Oak Lodge mobile home park is facing mobility issues and infrastructure damage after Hurricane Debby, with their bridge being washed out and problems with sandbag disposal.

A woman in Florida was arrested for drowning her roommate's pet spider in ginger ale, facing animal cruelty charges.

Stephen Nedoroscik, a Bay Area gymnast, has gained Olympic fame for his achievements in Paris, earning him the nickname "pommel horse guy" and two bronze medals.

A Zephyrhills man, Aaron Bicknell, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for child sexual abuse material, with a lifetime of supervised release thereafter.