Busch Gardens reopens safari tour of Serengeti Plain
Busch Gardens Tampa is reopening its Safari Across the Serengeti Plain attraction.
Busch Gardens Tampa is reopening its Safari Across the Serengeti Plain attraction.
Royal Caribbean announces cancelation of cruises through mid-September
Royal Caribbean said that they hope to resume operations on September 16.
Royal Caribbean said that they hope to resume operations on September 16.
Little evidence that George Floyd protests spread coronavirus in US
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
Socially distant dancers perform on the streets of St. Petersburg
Dozens of dancers recently lined the streets of St. Petersburg for a socially distant performance called Reverberation.
Dozens of dancers recently lined the streets of St. Petersburg for a socially distant performance called Reverberation.
LEGOLAND restructures business operations, lays off staff
On Wednesday, LEGOLAND announced that it laid off an unnamed amount of staff members as it restructured its business operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Wednesday, LEGOLAND announced that it laid off an unnamed amount of staff members as it restructured its business operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Overdue rent, mortgages pile up as eviction moratorium extends to August 1
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended the freeze on evictions in Florida for at least another 30 days, providing relief to many out-of-work renters, but adding to the struggle of some landlords.
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended the freeze on evictions in Florida for at least another 30 days, providing relief to many out-of-work renters, but adding to the struggle of some landlords.
Traveling from Florida to the NYC area? Prepare to quarantine
Travel restrictions to Connecticut, New Jersey and New York are being ramped up. Now, travelers from 16 states, including Florida, must self-isolate when heading north.
Travel restrictions to Connecticut, New Jersey and New York are being ramped up. Now, travelers from 16 states, including Florida, must self-isolate when heading north.
It’s not just the lungs — COVID-19 can affect the brain and heart of those infected, researchers say
As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.
As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.
Wishing Dr. Joette Giovinco happy retirement
After 15 years at FOX 13 News in Tampa, medical reporter Dr. Joette Giovinco is retiring and the whole FOX 13 family wanted to wish her the best!
After 15 years at FOX 13 News in Tampa, medical reporter Dr. Joette Giovinco is retiring and the whole FOX 13 family wanted to wish her the best!
St. Petersburg-based tech company aims to churn out 1.6 million masks a day
A manufacturing service company headquartered in St. Petersburg is changing gears at is factories around the country so they can manufacture face masks -- and it turns out, they’re pretty good at it.
A manufacturing service company headquartered in St. Petersburg is changing gears at is factories around the country so they can manufacture face masks -- and it turns out, they’re pretty good at it.
Unless symptoms are severe, stay out of emergency room for COVID-19 test, doctors urge
With COVID-19 testing demand increasing, some people are showing up to emergency rooms to get a test. But unless you have severe symptoms, Tampa Bay Area doctors say the ER is not a community testing site.
With COVID-19 testing demand increasing, some people are showing up to emergency rooms to get a test. But unless you have severe symptoms, Tampa Bay Area doctors say the ER is not a community testing site.
US buys all of world’s remdesivir, preventing other countries from acquiring drug for months
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
Vice President Pence to visit Tampa on Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to travel to make a brief stop in Tampa on Thursday, July 2.
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to travel to make a brief stop in Tampa on Thursday, July 2.
Groom dies of coronavirus, 100 others infected after wedding
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
Over 6,500 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 45 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,563 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 158,997.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,563 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 158,997.
Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says
A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.
A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.
Extreme preemie comes home to Jonesboro for first time
It's nothing short of a miracle.
It's nothing short of a miracle.
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer recalled over potential toxic chemicals
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
U.S. Coast Guard veteran celebrates 100th birthday in New Orleans
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
City of Sarasota's mask mandate begins Wednesday
Starting July 1, the city of Sarasota's face mask order goes into effect.
Starting July 1, the city of Sarasota's face mask order goes into effect.



















