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A new mixed-use building is coming to Tampa's Water Street as part of the second-phase of the project.
New plans unveiled for Water Street’s second phase
A one-acre park will serve as an anchor for community gatherings
Gas prices dropped across Tampa Bay, but it won’t stay that way
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the area was $3.14 as of Friday, according to the American Automobile Association. That’s up eight cents from $3.02 last week.
After more than a week of falling prices, industry experts say the cost per gallon is going up
Investors snapped up Tampa Bay homes damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton
An aerial drone view looking west from Gulf Blvd towards the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in St. Pete Beach. On left is 77th Ave, in center is 78th Ave, on right is 79th Ave, with Gulf Blvd pictured at bottom. Several storm damaged homes on this block have sold since last hurricane season.
Thousands of properties have sold since last storm season. What happened to them?
FPL consultant says a rolling blackout likely next year without rate hike
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Lawyers fighting the hike said the prediction defied logic and relied on dubious math.

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  1. New plans unveiled for Water Street’s second phase
    • Real Estate
    A new mixed-use building is coming to Tampa's Water Street as part of the second-phase of the project.
  2. Gas prices dropped across Tampa Bay, but it won’t stay that way
    • Business
    The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the area was $3.14 as of Friday, according to the American Automobile Association. That’s up eight cents from $3.02 last week.
  3. This big, pink coffee cup on wheels is slinging drinks around Tampa and beyond
    • Food News
    Amr Sharaki, 29, of Westchase, offers a menu to Raegan Gautreau, 26, who visited the The Big Coffee Cup Cafe mobile espresso bar with her baby, four-month-old Murphie Gautreau, during a stop at the Cypress Grand Apartments on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Tampa.
  5. Investors snapped up Tampa Bay homes damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton
    • Real Estate
    An aerial drone view looking west from Gulf Blvd towards the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in St. Pete Beach. On left is 77th Ave, in center is 78th Ave, on right is 79th Ave, with Gulf Blvd pictured at bottom. Several storm damaged homes on this block have sold since last hurricane season.
  6. Pennsylvania man threatened to behead Tampa General Hospital CEO, feds say
    • Crime
    A Pennsylvania man was arrested Tuesday on a federal cyberharassment charge for threats he made against John Couris, president and chief executive officer of the Florida Health Sciences Center, which includes Tampa General Hospital, pictured above in June, authorities said.
  7. FPL consultant says a rolling blackout likely next year without rate hike
    • Business
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  8. Here’s the first retail spot coming to St. Petersburg’s tallest tower, 400 Central
    • Food
    A new specialty wine shop, gourmet grocer and wine bar is the first announced commercial tenant at 400 Central, a 46-story condo and office tower along the 400 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg.
  9. Pass-a-Grille’s Berkeley Beach Club hotel and restaurant sold to new owners
    • Food
    Pass-a-Grille's Berkeley Beach Club has been sold to new owners.
  10. Private investors want to make the USF area a tech hub. Will it work?
    • Business
    Jonathan Davila, president and co-founder of Vu Studios, speaks to Cesar Hernandez, co-founder of Tampa Knowledge Fund, in front of an image of Fowler Avenue's big-box stores and parking lots. The pair are united behind a vision of a revitalized University area, with more tech employers and housing. The road before them is a long one.
  11. The most personal care at this Tampa children’s hospital isn’t billed
    • Health
    Lindsay Yeager, 41, left, with her daughter Sienna, 4, as their Nurse Navigator Natalie Jackson offers up a toy as she helps to soothe Sienna during a check up with their doctor at the pediatric heart services at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital pediatric cardiology clinic.
  12. Who is Patrick Zalupski, the developer in line to buy the Rays?
    • Rays
    Patrick Zalupski is seen in this undated photo from the University of Florida.
  13. How much do local fireworks displays cost? We look at the numbers
    • Life & Culture
    Clearwater's fireworks explode over Clearwater Harbor next to the Memorial Causeway in 2018. The city spent $50,000 on its fireworks show in 2025.
  14. 3 things Floridians should know about solar, EV tax credit rollbacks
    • Environment
    Tax credits helping Americans buy electric vehicles, like Teslas, are expiring at the end of September.
  15. Industry pros: ‘Governor, $32 is not too much for a local grouper sandwich’
    • Food
    Lombardi’s Seafood fresh-fish purchaser Carson Towle stocks whole red and black Gulf grouper, sourced from Steinhatchee, at the fish market in Winter Park. The cost of Florida grouper has skyrocketed in recent years due to increased regulations of the state’s fishing grounds.
  16. Tampa Bay developers say we can’t build offices fast enough. Here’s why
    • Real Estate
    Downtown St. Petersburg is seen in August of 2024.
  17. Yes, it’s pinball — but it’s not the ’70s. Take a look at this Florida cafe.
    • Things To Do
    The counters at Ballerz Pinball Cafe in downtown Bradenton are made with hundreds of coins, though you don't need them to play.
  18. Pasco boom has meant construction projects galore. What’s in the works?
    • Pasco
    Old Pasco Road is among several construction projects underway in Pasco County. The county has been expanding for decades, and the boom is probably here to stay.
  19. 5 things to know about demolition of the old Howard Frankland Bridge
    • Business
    Eduardo Cilanga Cruz, of Tampa, cuts sections of 2x4 lumber while creating a safety rail for demolition workers on Friday, July 11, 2025. The northbound span of the Howard Frankland Bridge, built in the 1950s, will be demolished over the coming months, marking the last chapter in a yearslong project.
  20. Duckweed Urban Grocery will open a new store in Tampa’s Gasworx
    • Business
    La Unión Residence & Social Hall was Gasworx's first apartment building, opening last November.
  21. Florida is growing unaffordable. Do politicians notice? | Column
    • Viewpoints
    Laura Shaw, a recent graduate pictured here on the USF St Petersburg campus on Dec. 18, 2024, said she was leaving Florida because of the politics, cost of living and lack of career opportunities.
  22. Govoni victims slam Pam Bondi for political firing of lead prosecutor
    • Health
    U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a January confirmation hearing. Bondi is facing criticism from victims of indicted Clearwater entrepreneur Leo Govoni for her decision to fire the lead prosecutor.
  23. As historic Beach Theatre finally reopens, here are 5 things to know
    • History
    Exterior view of the newly renovated Beach Theatre seen before the showing of the "Barbie" movie during a soft opening event on July 2 in St. Pete Beach.
  24. Florida pulls back $2.1 billion in reinsurance money expected to go unused by companies
    • Politics
    Remnants of damaged homes and flooded vehicles mingle on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian made landfall in 2022.
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