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A helicopter flies over Raymond James Stadium before Super Bowl LV. Tampa's skyline is visible in the background.
Culture
Fire the cannons — the Bucs are heading to the playoffs
Check out how to cheer on the team as they make it to the playoffs for the fourth year in a row
January 8, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pelican flies over the water. The bird is a black silhouette against yellowish ripples,
Culture
Celebrate National Bird Day in TBAY
The annual event raises awareness about the dangers faces by the avian world.
January 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The Short Course at Rogers Park. The golf course is lined with sunshine.
Culture
Cross off your Tampa Bay area New Year’s resolutions
Here are a few ideas that will help you fulfill some of the most widely sought-after New Year’s resolutions around the Tampa Bay area.
January 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Raymond James Stadium for a Bucs game. The players are warming up and fans are taking their seats.
Culture
Get ready for some last-gasp drama, Buccaneers fans
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one last shot to make it into the NFL Playoffs.
January 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A picture of Bayshore Boulevard. The blue water ripples and South Tampa's shoreline is in the background.
Culture
Try this: TBAYtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our TBAYtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A picture from snowfall in 1977. The words "Florida," "77," and "Tampa" have all been written in snow on cars.
History
A final reader story from the 1977 snowfall in the Tampa Bay area
We’re sharing another story from the historic event.
January 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
People play with snow. Trees line the road.
History
Has it ever snowed in the Tampa Bay area?
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, chances are you’ll have to keep dreaming.
December 19, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Storm surge floods Bayshore Boulevard. The Tampa Convention Center is in the background.
City
Look back at 12 months of TBAY stories
From Gasparilla to Hurricane Idalia, and a few Taylor Swift shows in between, it’s been a big year, TBAY.
December 19, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A bungalow in Hyde Park. It is painted light green and there is a porch out front.
Real Estate
Tampa Bay’s bungalow history
Become a bungalow buff with this breakdown of the historic homes seen throughout TBAY.
December 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The Florida Orchestra prepares to play at the Mahaffey Theater. The crowd is filling up.
Music
Check out a TBAY concert this weekend
There’s a lot of live music in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days.
December 13, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.
Weather
How to get rid of waste and debris after Hurricane Milton
Here’s the latest trash, waste, and debris information for Tampa Bay’s post-Milton world.
October 14, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A crane lying in the road in downtown St. Pete. There is debris everywhere, it's night time, and four people are standing behind the crane. Streetlights are ahead.
Weather
What we know about Milton’s damage (so far)
The storm made landfall around 8:30 p.m. in Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
October 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Milton projection per 2pm Wednesday 10/9/24.
Weather
Follow these accounts for the most relevant Milton info
As we send this, we hope you’re staying safe. Be sure to be following these accounts (including TBAYtoday) for most relevant info.
October 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The National Weather Service graphic shows the arrival time of Hurricane Milton across Florida, and is expected to arrive in Tampa Bay near 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
Weather
Hurricane Milton info in Tampa Bay
We’ve rounded up information on how to sign up for emergency alerts, and other ways to stay informed during the storm.
October 8, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A screenshot of Hurricane Milton's projection, showing at what times the storm approaches Tampa Bay.
Weather
Stay in the know ahead of Hurricane Milton
The storm is coming, and here are some ways to stay in the loop.
October 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Sports
Inside the new upgrades to Amalie Arena
Owners say they’ve invested millions of dollars into the upgrades.
October 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Retail
Hunt for the perfect pumpkin at these 5 Tampa Bay area patches
These local spots boast tons of pumpkin variety, corn stalks, mums, axe throwing, mazes, and more.
October 3, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A muddy wall in a brewery. A lifesaver raft is on the wall and a silver brewery tank is on the left of the screen. It's a scene of damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Volunteer
Find a verified GoFundMe for Tampa Bay’s Hurricane Helene victims
We’re giving even more ways to give back as the continue gets back on its feet.
October 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Three rescue dogs. One is in a pool, one is looking at the camera, and another is smiling with his tongue out.
Government
Hillsborough County’s animal shelter is overflowing
A bigger facility could be on its way to help resolve the issue.
October 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pile of debris outside a pink home in Gulfport. The home's windows are boarded up following Hurricane Helene, and there is standing water in the street. There are clear skies above, and it looks like the sun is setting at dusk.
Weather
Advice for Tampa Bay FEMA applicants and more ways to help local Helene victims
As the toll of the storm becomes clearer, we’re sharing more and more resources to assist those impacted in TBAY.
October 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell