Domestic violence cases rise as pandemic continues
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people have spent more time inside their homes, often trapped with their abusers or unable to ask for help.
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ video criticized by ‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin over use of big cats
Big Cat Rescue founder and “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin is not a fan of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new music video, “WAP.”
City of Tampa turns downtown bridges into works of art with lights
In 2012, the city of Tampa lit up five downtown bridges to highlight downtown for the Republican National Convention. That really caught the attention of people coming into the downtown area in the evening.
Florida's cases of COVID-19 top 530,000 in Sunday's report; 77 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,229 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 532,806.
Florida's cases of COVID-19 top 525,000 in Saturday's report; 182 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,502 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 526,577.
Tampa General continues hydroxychloroquine study on healthcare workers
Since launching in the spring, a nationwide clinical trial hopes to answer whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers treating coronavirus patients on the front lines.
Massive mural welcomes Tom Brady to Tampa, promotes positivity in the community
When Dr. Gregory Cobb, a lifelong Bucs fan, learned Tom Brady was coming to Tampa, he decided to welcome the celebrity quarterback with a massive mural in his honor. He enlisted the help of Eric “Esh” Hornsby, who's been painting since he could color, to make his vision come to life.
FHP identifies teen passenger, 18-year-old driver who jumped into Tampa Bay after crash
The Florida Highway Patrol has released the identities of a teen and an 18-year-old who allegedly fled a trooper before crashing on the Howard Frankland Bridge and jumping into Tampa Bay Thursday.
Crash closes I-275 northbound lanes at Hillsborough Avenue
A crash involving several vehicles has closed some of Interstate 275's northbound lanes near downtown Tampa.
TPD chief: Officer who pulled over gunman on shooting spree exemplifies 'guardian of the city'
After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.
Between rising grocery prices and staggering unemployment, food banks see increase in demand
Local food banks are asking for volunteers to help meet the increased demand for food as grocery prices skyrocket amid near-record unemployment.
Tourism experts still hopeful, despite crushing blow of pandemic
Following a record-breaking year in 2019 for Hillsborough County’s tourism industry, 2020 was set to shatter last year’s numbers until the pandemic, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Cybersecurity experts explain how to protect online meetings from being hijacked
The Tampa teenager accused of hacking prominent Twitter accounts appeared in Hillsborough County court Wednesday. The judge kept Graham Clark’s bail at $725,000 during the bond hearing, which took longer than expected due to multiple interruptions.
'Back the Blue' mural in Tampa vandalized by 2 separate people, city says
Tampa police are looking for the people who defaced a mural painted on the roadway in front of the Tampa Police Department's downtown headquarters.
'Human lives over profit:' VA nurses in Tampa protest workplace safety hazards
Union members gathered outside James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on Wednesday, joining one of more than 200 protests nationwide demanding protection for veterans and nursing staff at VA facilities.
Social media cyber attacks on the rise: Experts warn it's not just Twitter
Social media-based cyber attacks are on the rise, and July’s hack of celebrities’ accounts on Twitter is also calling attention to similar schemes happening on YouTube.
Tampa teen charged in Twitter hack expected back in court Wednesday
His defense says he’s not guilty, but investigators believe that 17-year-old Graham Clark from Tampa was the mastermind behind a massive Twitter hack that scammed people across the country out of thousands of dollars.
HART bus driver hurt after rock hits bus window
A HART bus operator was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a projectile – believed to be a rock – struck the windshield on the driver’s side.
One person dead in Tampa two-vehicle crash, police say
Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Tuesday morning along East Adamo Drive.
Psychologists worry public is becoming desensitized to COVID-19 news
As the daily number of coronavirus cases changes over the course of the pandemic, psychologists say the public becomes desensitized and the big numbers can lose impact over time.