Hannah Farrow

While fishermen showed off their biggest catches to the crowd at the Southern Open Derby weigh-in, David Yang stayed off to the side.“Look at that hogfish!” announcer Scott Morris said over the microphone. “That’s a big barracuda!” Other fish displayed: Red snapper. Grouper. Mahi mahi.But Yang, a participant in the tournament, crouched over a cooler filled with lionfish.Lionfish aren’t revered as a prize fish; they’re invasive, known throughout the community as a nuisance. Many fishing tournamen…

Thunderstorms roll through Tampa Bay during summer months like clockwork: Sometime usually between 4 and 7 p.m., dark clouds form, rain pours down, thunder claps — and lightning strikes.Florida sees millions of strikes a year. On Thursday evening, four teens were struck by lightning while standing under a banyan tree in downtown St. Petersburg. A building under construction in the city was hit earlier this week .Forecasters say to seek shelter indoors when lightning is present. But is there more…

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When it comes to internet providers in the Tampa Bay area, know what you’re getting for the price you’re paying.

Meteorologists believe the system could form into a tropical depression within the next seven days.

Aid seekers can visit in-person recovery centers or apply online.

While delivery companies say they’re fully operational, arrival times depend on street conditions and safety.

The general election is over. As residents remove their political signs, we found out if they’re recyclable — and how people are reusing them.

While many residents are looking to refurnish their homes and replenish their closets, others are taking the opportunity to offload things they’re no longer using.