Great white shark bites boat in Gulf waters off Tampa Bay
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
Pasco County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed throughout the state of Florida, individual counties are beginning to release information about how and to whom the two-dose vaccine will be distributed.
St. Petersburg clinic touts ancient form of cupping to heal muscles, reduce inflammation
Cupping is a therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine to remove stagnation and stimulate blood flow through the body.
Medical staff from Sarasota Memorial Hospital headed to Super Bowl LV
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently crashed a Zoom meeting at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a special reason.
Man accused of killing Hillsborough County MCprl. LaVigne remains hospitalized
Weeks after Travis Garrett allegedly rammed his vehicle into the car of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Corporal Brian LaVigne, killing him, Garrett remains in the hospital.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution information in Tampa Bay area counties
As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed throughout the state of Florida, individual counties are beginning to release information about how and to whom the two-dose vaccine will be distributed.
Pinellas deputies searching for missing 19-year-old woman
Deputies in Pinellas County are searching for a 19-year-old woman who has been missing since Wednesday.
22,000 fans allowed in stands for Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 health care workers
The NFL plans to allow 22,000 fans to attend Super Bowl LV next month, 7,500 of whom are vaccinated health care workers. That’s about one-third of what Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium normally holds.
Pinellas County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed throughout the state of Florida, individual counties are beginning to release information about how and to whom the two-dose vaccine will be distributed.
Citrus sheriff investigating deputy-involved shooting in Homosassa
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating after a deputy-involved shooting in Homosassa.
WWII fighter pilot is millionth Florida senior vaccinated
A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday is the millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, the governor announced Friday.
DeSantis orders Florida National Guard troops to return home from DC
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered Florida National Guard members to return home from Washington, D.C.
Missing adult with special needs found safe by Hillsborough deputies
Deputies in Hillsborough County have found a 38-year-old man with special needs who had been missing since Tuesday.
11-foot, 1,600-pound great white shark pinged off Florida coast
She had recently made an appearance near Cape Canaveral.
Owners of popular South St. Pete restaurant reshape perceptions by revitalizing 22nd St. S corridor
St. Pete natives Elihu and his wife, Carolyn Brayboy, or Mr. and Mrs. B, are reinvesting in the historically Black 22nd Street South corridor, part of the African American Heritage Trail, and reshaping perceptions of South St. Pete along the way.
Dept. of Health order: COVID vaccines are for Florida residents only
It’s official: You now have to live in Florida – at least part-time – in order to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the Sunshine State.
Hillsborough County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
In an executive order, Governor Ron DeSantis said the first phase of vaccine administration will prioritize long-term care facility residents and staff, persons 65 years of age and older, and health care personnel with direct patient contact.
Software engineer with passion for cooking keeps family legacy alive with food truck
Melissa Gardner used to cook out of a tent in South St. Petersburg to pay her way through college. After graduation, she bought a food truck and expanded her business.
Parents warn others to monitor sitters via surveillance cameras after sitter yelled at newborn
Many parents have cameras in their nurseries to keep a watchful eye over their newborns. But Scott and Tanesha Marsden never thought they’d witness what they saw last Friday.
Hillsborough school district joins Pinellas schools in offering COVID vaccine to staff over 65
Some of Hillsborough County's most experienced teachers can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. The school district says it has enough doses to vaccinate faculty members age 65 and older.