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Thick red tide bloom in Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida coast showing harmful algal bloom caused by Karenia brevis impacting marine ecosystems and beaches

USF Researchers Turn Sunlight Into a New Tool A...

A University of South Florida research team has engineered a sunlight activated material that significantly reduced red tide algae in lab testing. The early results are promising for Florida’s Gulf...

USF Researchers Turn Sunlight Into a New Tool A...

A University of South Florida research team has engineered a sunlight activated material that significantly reduced red tide algae in lab testing. The early results are promising for Florida’s Gulf...

Healthy Florida First campaign image showing a mother and child on a Florida beach representing the state’s food safety and public health initiative to reduce chronic disease and improve nutrition choices.

Florida Is Publicly Testing Our Food and Postin...

Florida is publishing food testing data through the Healthy Florida First initiative, sharing results on candy, bread, and infant formula. The move places food transparency directly in the public eye...

Florida Is Publicly Testing Our Food and Postin...

Florida is publishing food testing data through the Healthy Florida First initiative, sharing results on candy, bread, and infant formula. The move places food transparency directly in the public eye...

Man declining alcoholic drinks as beer, wine, and cocktails are offered, symbolizing the nationwide decline in alcohol consumption and changing drinking habits

Alcohol Sales Are Slowing and Tampa Bay Bars Ar...

Alcohol consumption in the U.S. is at its lowest level in decades, and Tampa Bay businesses are feeling the shift. From changing customer habits to evolving beverage menus, the region’s...

Alcohol Sales Are Slowing and Tampa Bay Bars Ar...

Alcohol consumption in the U.S. is at its lowest level in decades, and Tampa Bay businesses are feeling the shift. From changing customer habits to evolving beverage menus, the region’s...

Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker celebrating on stage at FuelFest 2026 in Tampa, with drift cars performing behind them at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

FuelFest Tampa 2026 Turns the Florida State Fai...

FuelFest is back in Tampa for 2026 with celebrity guests, drift action, movie cars, and a massive showcase of custom builds. Here’s what to know before you go.

FuelFest Tampa 2026 Turns the Florida State Fai...

FuelFest is back in Tampa for 2026 with celebrity guests, drift action, movie cars, and a massive showcase of custom builds. Here’s what to know before you go.

Concept rendering of the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark district featuring walkable plazas, Rays branding, retail spaces, and fans gathering outside the stadium entrance

Rays Reveal Early Vision for a Potential Tampa ...

The Rays have shared their first public look at a potential Tampa stadium site tied to Hillsborough College. While still early in the process, the proposal outlines a 31,000 seat...

Rays Reveal Early Vision for a Potential Tampa ...

The Rays have shared their first public look at a potential Tampa stadium site tied to Hillsborough College. While still early in the process, the proposal outlines a 31,000 seat...

Concept rendering of the Windward Pass Resort planned for Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach, showing the hotel buildings, pool and waterpark area, and surrounding waterfront setting

Windward Pass Resort Proposal Denied Again by S...

A proposed six story hotel development along Gulf Boulevard has once again been turned away by St. Pete Beach leaders. Despite revisions and mediation efforts, the Windward Pass Resort failed...

Windward Pass Resort Proposal Denied Again by S...

A proposed six story hotel development along Gulf Boulevard has once again been turned away by St. Pete Beach leaders. Despite revisions and mediation efforts, the Windward Pass Resort failed...