Warmer Gulf waters could intensify hurricane season
FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg says the last time the Gulf waters were similarly this warm, was in 2017, the year Hurricane Harvey formed. Just because there are warmer waters, it doesn't mean more hurricanes will form in the Gulf, but if you take in all the ingredients needed to form a hurricane, and add warmer waters, storms could intensify.
FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg says the last time the Gulf waters were similarly this warm, was in 2017, the year Hurricane Harvey formed. Just because there are warmer waters, it doesn't mean more hurricanes will form in the Gulf, but if you take in all the ingredients needed to form a hurricane, and add warmer waters, storms could intensify.
OnBikes advocate turns attention to feeding first responders
Julius Tobin is trying to spread joy amidst the coronavirus chaos. He is stepping up to thank some of the heroes on the front lines.
Julius Tobin is trying to spread joy amidst the coronavirus chaos. He is stepping up to thank some of the heroes on the front lines.
Fueling the front lines
A local effort called Fueling the Frontlines helps connect restaurants with first responders.
A local effort called Fueling the Frontlines helps connect restaurants with first responders.
Get a full-body workout while hula hooping
While people are home, there is one way to have a total-body workout while maintaining the social distancing workouts.
While people are home, there is one way to have a total-body workout while maintaining the social distancing workouts.
Hillsborough teacher said communication with parents is key during e-learning
The first week of students and parents on virtual learning has passed. One teacher said the first was tough, but 'had a great rest of the week' after that.
The first week of students and parents on virtual learning has passed. One teacher said the first was tough, but 'had a great rest of the week' after that.
St. Pete woman creates 'Bingo' game as a reminder that restaurants are open for business
Restaurants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and are quickly trying to reinvent themselves.
Restaurants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and are quickly trying to reinvent themselves.
Inshore, there are lots of sheepshead around
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for April 3, 2020.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for April 3, 2020.
Good Day Goodies: April 3, 2020
Need a laugh? Between finding the plural for census and pups working from home, it's been another interesting week on Good Day Tampa Bay.
Need a laugh? Between finding the plural for census and pups working from home, it's been another interesting week on Good Day Tampa Bay.
Tampa mayor reacts to governor's 'stay-at-home' order
Mayor Jane Castor said she is proud of her community and residents taking the county order seriously. She said she is glad to see the governor placed a statewide order. 'As a state, we will get through this quicker.'
Mayor Jane Castor said she is proud of her community and residents taking the county order seriously. She said she is glad to see the governor placed a statewide order. 'As a state, we will get through this quicker.'
Is there a link between vaping and coronavirus?
Lawmakers are urging the FDA to remove e-cigarettes and vape pens from the market, saying it could make people more susceptible to coronavirus. There's no clear evidence on whether vaping can worsen COVID-19 symptoms, but there are some anecdotal information, says Dr. Joette Giovinco.
Lawmakers are urging the FDA to remove e-cigarettes and vape pens from the market, saying it could make people more susceptible to coronavirus. There's no clear evidence on whether vaping can worsen COVID-19 symptoms, but there are some anecdotal information, says Dr. Joette Giovinco.
Grassroots organization filling local need for masks
Personal protect equipment is in high demand, and is scarce. Big-named companies have donated, but there are movements on the local level trying to help, such as the Mask Project of Tampa Bay.
Personal protect equipment is in high demand, and is scarce. Big-named companies have donated, but there are movements on the local level trying to help, such as the Mask Project of Tampa Bay.
On-campus pantry helping USF students during pandemic
The University of South Florida says there are students who may have reduced work income, and they will keep the 'Feed-A-Bull Food Pantry' open on the Tampa campus for those who have to tighten their food budgets.
The University of South Florida says there are students who may have reduced work income, and they will keep the 'Feed-A-Bull Food Pantry' open on the Tampa campus for those who have to tighten their food budgets.
Advice on parenting through COVID-19
Dr. Wendy Rice Rice, a local psychologist, says there are ways to help kids process the changes, such as stay-at-home orders. For instance, carve out space in your home for individual time and family time.
Dr. Wendy Rice Rice, a local psychologist, says there are ways to help kids process the changes, such as stay-at-home orders. For instance, carve out space in your home for individual time and family time.
Officials stress importance of completing 2020 U.S. Census
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it may be easy to forge this year is a census year, and officials say it is very important for the future of our country. It helps determine your political representation on the federal and state level -- but it also helps policymakers made decisions based on the data.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it may be easy to forge this year is a census year, and officials say it is very important for the future of our country. It helps determine your political representation on the federal and state level -- but it also helps policymakers made decisions based on the data.
Managing stress, anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic
As children head back to school - virtually -- and another week passes of staying at home during this pandemic, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has seen an increase in phone calls from people who are stressed and fearful. They said they are available all day, every day to anyone across the country by calling 211. Here are some tips they provided for those who are experiencing anxiety.
As children head back to school - virtually -- and another week passes of staying at home during this pandemic, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has seen an increase in phone calls from people who are stressed and fearful. They said they are available all day, every day to anyone across the country by calling 211. Here are some tips they provided for those who are experiencing anxiety.
Healthcare workers in Hillsborough County in need of medical equipment
Those in healthcare are working long hours, but because of the influx of people in need, they are going through a lot of supplies and are in desperate need for more. Hillsborough County officials are asking the public to provide donations as soon as they can.
Those in healthcare are working long hours, but because of the influx of people in need, they are going through a lot of supplies and are in desperate need for more. Hillsborough County officials are asking the public to provide donations as soon as they can.
Good Day team shows you their past 'bad hair' days
With salons and barber shops closing, you may be thinking about how you'll maintain your hair -- but not to worry. The Good Day team showed off the "bad hair days" to make you feel better.
With salons and barber shops closing, you may be thinking about how you'll maintain your hair -- but not to worry. The Good Day team showed off the "bad hair days" to make you feel better.
St. Pete mayor still calls for statewide stay-at-home order
Mayor Rick Kriseman still hopes Governor Ron DeSantis will issue a stay-at-home order for the entire state, but urges residents in Pinellas to follow the current 'safer-at-home' order issued for the county. Note - During the interview, there was mention of a curfew in Hillsborough County, but that is incorrect. There is no curfew in Hillsborough County.
Mayor Rick Kriseman still hopes Governor Ron DeSantis will issue a stay-at-home order for the entire state, but urges residents in Pinellas to follow the current 'safer-at-home' order issued for the county. Note - During the interview, there was mention of a curfew in Hillsborough County, but that is incorrect. There is no curfew in Hillsborough County.
Here's where you can fish inshore while obeying CDC regulations
Pinellas County boat ramps are open for now, and Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina gives his fishing report for March 27, 2020.
Pinellas County boat ramps are open for now, and Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina gives his fishing report for March 27, 2020.
'Safer-at-home' order must be taken seriously, says Tampa mayor
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she expects the number of cases in Hillsborough County cases to double in the next couple of days. A 'safer-at-home' order goes into effect Friday night, allowing individuals to do necessary tasks with social distancing in mind, but are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she expects the number of cases in Hillsborough County cases to double in the next couple of days. A 'safer-at-home' order goes into effect Friday night, allowing individuals to do necessary tasks with social distancing in mind, but are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible.