As Gov. Ron DeSantis threatens on-site audits of local governments’ finances to search for waste, Tampa Bay communities are quietly responding to questions from the state. The state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency task force sent letters in recent weeks to city and county governments — including St.

The record-breaking heat gripping the Tampa Bay area didn’t let up Monday following the record-setting 100-degree temperature recorded a day earlier in Tampa.

Tampa Bay Water secures $21M+ to fight PFAS “forever chemicals” and protect drinking water for 2.6 million residents. More funds expected.

The Reds did all their scoring in the first inning. Austin Hays and Gavin Lux had back-to-back RBI singles to drive in T.J. Friedl to get on the scoreboard, and then Matt McLain for an insurance run, respectively.

After Sunday's record-breaking temperatures, Monday is shaping up to be another scorcher across the Tampa Bay area. As many people head to pools and beaches to find relief from the heat, officials are issuing strong reminders about the dangers of both extreme heat and water-related incidents.

Tampa temperatures hit triple digits Sunday for the first time in recorded history, the National Weather Service said. Why it matters: Extreme heat will continue into Tuesday, with a heat advisory in effect from noon until 7pm for much of the Tampa Bay area.

Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year.

More than 250 million people in the U.S.—nearly three quarters of the population—are experiencing moderate, major or extreme risk of heat effects on July 28, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service.