‘This year has been surprising’: Emergency crews respond to multiple fires across Tampa Bay during cold snap

“People are being responsible’: Tampa Bay responders notice steep drop in space heater fires during cold snap

There is a freeze warning for several counties in the Bay Area that could put your water pipes at risk if they are exposed.

The jet stream that helped dump a foot of snow on the Gulf Coast is now accelerating over the Atlantic Ocean, helping fuel the strongest storm on record over Ireland with gusts over 100 mph and 50 ft waves! It is so strong NOAA sent a hurricane hunter to Ireland to collect data!

Many people who don't normally get to experience snow found unique ways to enjoy the rare sight this week as a historic winter storm moved across the South.

With the recent weather anomaly that has fallen across much of Florida, it becomes clear that Floridians cannot be trusted with snow.

From winter weather storms to hurricanes and wildfires there is no doubt the next FEMA administrator will be swamped with tasks. President Donald Trump may be looking for a leader right here at home to take on that role.

Tampa Bay's weather forecast for Gasparilla weekend, including when we finally start to warm up.

Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as updates on weather and traffic.

Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as updates on weather and traffic.

The USF Men’s Tennis team produced a 5-2 win in their first road match of the spring season on Monday January 20.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference on Thursday at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.