OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
St. Petersburg leaders, victim’s family’s work together to find solution to gun violence in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg leaders are calling for an end to gun violence in response to recent shootings over the last three months, which have resulted in at least four deaths and left several others injured, including a St. Petersburg police officer.
Castor plans outdoor mask mandate for Super Bowl events
During a Facebook Live on Wednesday, Castor said there will be an outdoor mask mandate for areas expected to have a large concentration of people.
It’s time for many Hillsborough County seniors to get second COVID-19 shot
Hillsborough County officials want to make sure that residents, especially seniors, don’t miss their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Baseball legend Hank Aaron laid to rest in private funeral service
The world says its final goodbyes to Henry Louis Aaron, better known as "Hammerin' Hank."
Pasco County teen starts ‘Giving Garden’ to combat hunger
With one million food-insecure people throughout the Tampa Bay area, some high school students are taking on the challenge to eliminate hunger.
Precision, timing is key for successful Super Bowl LV flyover
Timing is everything for the players in the Super Bowl and also the pilots who will converge for the military flyover at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
HCPD: Haines City teacher, coach accused of having sexual relationship with student
Wayne McKenzie Ricks II, 29, a teacher at Haines City High School, was arrested on 10 counts of custodial sexual battery on a victim between the ages of 12 and 18 after police say he was dating and having sex with a student.
Pediatrician killed by other doctor remembered by family, patients
The pediatrician who was killed by another doctor is being remembered as a woman who radiated light, love, and joy.
With Mardi Gras parades canceled, New Orleans residents make 'house floats' to celebrate
Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans have been canceled this year due to the pandemic. So instead, city residents are turning their houses into elaborate 'floats' to celebrate.
Sarasota's police chief to resign, effective Friday
After serving eight years as the Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino abruptly submitted her resignation Wednesday. She is set to retire at the end of her shift this Friday.
Residents of Trump Plaza condominium in South Florida move to change building's name
The residents of a South Florida condo complex want former President Donald Trump's name officially removed from their home following the siege at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
FDLE to investigate after video shows aggressive student takedown at Florida school
In the video, you can see the resource officer slamming the student to the ground and placing handcuffs on her.
Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine
A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.
No reported injuries after tornado hits Tallahassee airport
Emergency crews are assessing the damage at Tallahassee International Airport after a tornado swept through late this morning.
Elderly man dead in van found submerged at Venice boat ramp
It was just after 7 a.m. when a boater reported seeing a minivan in the water at Marina Park. Emergency crews found one person inside and pulled him from the van, but they were unable to revive him.
Family of teen who fed kindergarten classmates provides thousands of meals to children
Brooke Thomas, 17, never forgot her friends who couldn't afford lunch in Kindergarten, so her family started The Thomas Promise Foundation in 2002 and has served more than two million meals in nine years.
Judge orders suspected DUI killer to remain behind bars
In November of 2019, Jeremy Guererro was accused of driving while high on meth and crashing into 57-year-old Maria Perez on Interstate 75 near Big Bend Road. Her vehicle slammed head-on into a tree, killing her.
Waffle House feeds Ala. neighborhood after deadly tornado knocked out power
A Waffle House in Alabama turned to a propane-fueled flattop grill and set up shop outdoors after a deadly tornado left the area without power earlier this week.
No reservations left for Tampa's NFL Super Bowl Fan Experience
On Wednesday, the NFL announced that all available slots for the NFL Super Bowl Experience at Julian B. Lane Park have been filled and there will be no additional access to the event.