Florida to lower COVID-19 vaccine eligibility age to 50 starting Monday
Starting Monday, Floridians ages 50 and up will be the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. He expects all adults will be eligible for the shots by May 1.
Starting Monday, Floridians ages 50 and up will be the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. He expects all adults will be eligible for the shots by May 1.
BayCare staff livestream baby's birth so new dad can watch
Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.
Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.
Critically endangered Sumatran tiger born at Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Northern Lights dance across the skies above Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
Like mother, like son: Clearwater officer follows in mom's footsteps
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."
Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
WOW! School of blacktip sharks spotted swimming near Florida beach
Photographer Paul Dabill used a drone camera to capture the amazing sight in front of Singer Island on Wednesday.
Photographer Paul Dabill used a drone camera to capture the amazing sight in front of Singer Island on Wednesday.
Maia Chaka becomes 1st Black woman named to NFL's officiating staff
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
Mr. Potato Head rebranded as all-inclusive Potato Head, Hasbro announces
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
Rescuers save abandoned sheep, shave off 78 pounds of matted wool
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
'Miracle' puppy born with six legs in Oklahoma
The hospital said the young puppy was born with one head and chest, but with two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts, two tails and six legs.
The hospital said the young puppy was born with one head and chest, but with two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts, two tails and six legs.
Polar bear named 'Blizzard' faceplants into snow at Washington zoo
How much does this polar bear love snow? Enough to faceplant right into the fluffy powder.
How much does this polar bear love snow? Enough to faceplant right into the fluffy powder.
Flag over Florida Capitol lowered to honor Rush Limbaugh, despite opposition
Gov. DeSantis has gone ahead with his plan to honor broadcaster Rush Limbaugh by lowering flags to half-staff, despite protests from some public officials who don’t see Limbaugh as worthy of the honor.
Gov. DeSantis has gone ahead with his plan to honor broadcaster Rush Limbaugh by lowering flags to half-staff, despite protests from some public officials who don’t see Limbaugh as worthy of the honor.
St. Pete Beach named best in America
In years past, Clearwater Beach and Siesta Beach outranked St. Pete Beach, home of the Don CeSar, but this time it came out on top. Tripadvisor also ranked it as the fifth best beach in the world.
In years past, Clearwater Beach and Siesta Beach outranked St. Pete Beach, home of the Don CeSar, but this time it came out on top. Tripadvisor also ranked it as the fifth best beach in the world.
More than 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters
Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.
Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.
Gasparilla parade officially canceled for 2021
There will be no pirate invasion of Tampa this year. The annual Gasparilla parade, already postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now officially canceled for 2021.
There will be no pirate invasion of Tampa this year. The annual Gasparilla parade, already postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now officially canceled for 2021.
Buccaneers cheerleader trades poms for scrubs as nurse at Tampa General Hospital
From bedsides in the intensive care unit to the sidelines of Raymond James Stadium, a Tampa General Hospital critical care nurse is doing double-duty, working at the hospital and cheering for the Buccaneers.
From bedsides in the intensive care unit to the sidelines of Raymond James Stadium, a Tampa General Hospital critical care nurse is doing double-duty, working at the hospital and cheering for the Buccaneers.
Non-native harbor seal appears on north Florida beach
A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.
A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.
Boat parade for Super Bowl champion Buccaneers
Hundreds of boats hit the water and thousands more fans watched from the shore as the Buccaneers' flotilla sailed down the Hillsborough River, the Lombardi Trophy gleaming in the bright Florida sun and even going airborne for yet another Tom Brady completion.
Hundreds of boats hit the water and thousands more fans watched from the shore as the Buccaneers' flotilla sailed down the Hillsborough River, the Lombardi Trophy gleaming in the bright Florida sun and even going airborne for yet another Tom Brady completion.