'Never forgotten': Ten years ago, two Tampa police officers were murdered during a traffic stop
Monday marks 10 years since the killings of two Tampa police officers, a crime that shook the city and set off a manhunt for their killer.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
The bonuses to employees come as the U.S. is seeing about 40,000 new confirmed cases per day.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks
Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.
Movement of mobile devices correlates with spread of COVID-19, scientists say
You might not realize it but your cell phone and other mobile devices could be helping government leaders and medical experts plot the next steps in fighting COVID-19.
Tampa police officers 'ambushed' early Saturday, chief says
The chief of the Tampa Police Department says his officers were "ambushed" early Saturday morning.
Publix recalls salad products in several states, including Florida
One of the South's largest grocery store chains is announcing a recall of some salads sold in its stores. Publix announced that Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Fresh Express 11.5-ounce Southwest Chopped Kit.
Tampa mayor outlines changes to police department policy
We’ve all seen the daily protests and the passionate calls for change and so has Tampa's mayor.
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
'Morale is in the gutter:' Protests, accusations taking toll on law enforcement
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
Publix worker quits after boss nixes "Black Lives Matter" face mask
'Change doesn't come until the people unaffected are just as upset as the people who are.'
PSTA requiring riders to wear masks
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced it will refuse service to riders not wearing masks.
Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
'Amazon 4-star' store to open at The Mall at Millenia
These stores, which are starting to sprout up across the country, feature popular Amazon products.
Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
Reopening plans at USF could include temperature checks for students living on campus
USF students could be back on campus for the fall semester, but with some major adjustments approved unanimously Tuesday by the university's board of trustees.
Duke Energy pledges $1 million to support racial equity organizations
Duke Energy announced the company will donate a million dollars to non-profit groups committed to social justice and racial equity.
Publix to donate $1 million to National Urban League affiliates
Publix announced it will donate a million dollars to National Urban League affiliates in the southeast region of the U.S. to continue a "long-standing support for their civil rights efforts."