Florida’s legislative session begins: A look at the big-ticket items
With the 2021 legislative session kicking off on Monday, the next two months will be extremely busy as lawmakers have a lot to tackle.
Two drivers killed in head-on Dale Mabry Highway crash, troopers say
Both drivers involved in an early-morning crash in Tampa have passed away from their injuries, troopers say.
Florida woman finds gator hissing by door inside garage
A Florida woman is reminding others to keep their garage doors closed after an alligator snuck into hers.
Florida officials seek to replace 'CONNECT' jobless benefits system
The state’s Department of Economic Opportunity is recommending that the current system, known as CONNECT, be discarded and replaced.
COVID-19 testing site opens at University Mall
COVID-19 testing site opens at University Mall after swapping roles with the site at Raymond James Stadium.
Hillsborough County opens vaccination site just for health care workers
Starting Wednesday, Hillsborough County health care workers will get their own dedicated COVID-19 vaccination site at the Ed Radice Sports Complex.
St. Pete City Council to meet and discuss future of marina
Leaders will hold a public discussion Tuesday over the future of the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina.
Florida to target social media companies for blocking individual users
In a politically charged issue that has become a rallying cry for Gov. Ron DeSantis and many other Republicans, a House committee Tuesday will take up a proposal that targets large social-media companies that block users from their platforms.
Bay Area doctors urge at-risk COVID-19 patients to seek antibody therapy
One of the few treatments for COVID-19 -- monoclonal antibody therapy -- is becoming more widely available, but not everybody is aware of where and when to get the treatment and they qualify.
Pro eaters take on new 4-foot cheesesteak challenge at Spring Hill restaurant
Bite after meaty bite, a Spring Hill restaurant is getting some big attention from two popular professional eaters and their massive following. It's part of an effort to support small businesses.
Leaders continue push for investigation into DeSantis vaccine rollout
Leaders in St. Petersburg’s African American community are upset about how the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out. They say Governor Ron Desantis is playing favorites while people of color have had little access to the vaccine.
Meet the Tampa Bay History Center’s first Curator of Black History
Fred Hearns lived Tampa history years before the Tampa Bay History Center was built on the waterfront in Channelside. Now he’s the Tampa Bay History Center’s first Curator of Black History.
New report reveals troubling water quality trends in Old Tampa Bay
The results of a recent study by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program revealed some concerning trends regarding levels of algae known for posing a health risk to wildlife and people.
Facebook-spat gunman avoids prison after victim dies in unrelated confrontation
Brian Sebring was facing a minimum of 25 years in prison for going to the home of Alex Stephens, a man he had a political beef with on Facebook, and shooting him.
Family hopes laughter, sunshine will help Largo nurse paralyzed after COVID-related illness
Desmon Silva has been hospitalized in Boston since July after doctors say a COVID-19-related infection led to paralysis. Monday, the 23-year-old from Largo returned home via air ambulance.
Manatee school district employees honored as champions of education
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
One year ago, Florida’s first cases of coronavirus were reported – both in Tampa Bay
Monday marks one year since Florida announced its first two cases of COVID-19, and both patients were from the Bay Area.
Fiery RV crash closes I-75 lanes in Pasco County
A crash involving a recreational vehicle has closed some northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Dade City area.
St. Pete father charged with murder after 5-year-old daughter dies from abuse, police say
Police in St. Petersburg have upgraded the charges against a father accused of abusing his 5-year-old daughter, who died days after being hospitalized last week with numerous injuries.
19-year-old suspected in 3 Hillsborough County murders
The man suspected of several violent crimes in Hillsborough County – including the murders of three people – is back in Florida after being arrested in Michigan last month.