Tampa doctor couldn't hear colonoscopy patient scream because he wasn't wearing hearing aids, board finds

Tampa doctor couldn't hear colonoscopy patient scream because he wasn't wearing hearing aids, board finds

A Tampa gastroenterologist was placed on probation following a Florida Department of Health investigation into claims that he wasn't wearing his hearing aids and couldn't hear the screams of a patient who woke up during a procedure.

A Tampa gastroenterologist was placed on probation following a Florida Department of Health investigation into claims that he wasn't wearing his hearing aids and couldn't hear the screams of a patient who woke up during a procedure.

Trucker texted 'I’m going to prison for vehicular manslaughter' before plowing into group outside club: TPD

Trucker texted 'I’m going to prison for vehicular manslaughter' before plowing into group outside club: TPD

Moments before plowing into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club Tuesday morning, police say the driver sent a text message to a friend saying, "Goodbye. I'm going to prison for vehicular manslaughter."

Moments before plowing into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club Tuesday morning, police say the driver sent a text message to a friend saying, "Goodbye. I'm going to prison for vehicular manslaughter."

City of Tampa expanding after-school program, Mayor Castor says

City of Tampa expanding after-school program, Mayor Castor says

For some kids in Tampa, a simple after-school program can make all the difference when it comes to their future. Mayor Jane Castor has seen the value, so now the city is making room for a couple of hundred more kids.

For some kids in Tampa, a simple after-school program can make all the difference when it comes to their future. Mayor Jane Castor has seen the value, so now the city is making room for a couple of hundred more kids.

813 Day in Tampa: Do you know the history of the 813 area code?

813 Day in Tampa: Do you know the history of the 813 area code?

While August 13 marks "813 Day," many people may not know the history of the 813 area code, which dates back more than 70 years.

While August 13 marks "813 Day," many people may not know the history of the 813 area code, which dates back more than 70 years.

Lightning owner Jeff Vinik looking to sell portions of team, reportedly valued at nearly $2 billion

Lightning owner Jeff Vinik looking to sell portions of team, reportedly valued at nearly $2 billion

The Tampa Bay Lightning could soon be worth nearly $2 billion, according to Sportnet, which broke the story late Tuesday that owner Jeff Vinik is considering selling portions of the team.

The Tampa Bay Lightning could soon be worth nearly $2 billion, according to Sportnet, which broke the story late Tuesday that owner Jeff Vinik is considering selling portions of the team.

Bay Area culinary center offers cooking classes for kids during summer

Bay Area culinary center offers cooking classes for kids during summer

At AJ’s Kitchen Drawer in Tampa, the culinary center is usually filled with the sights and sounds of cooking. During the summer, kids cook the cuisine.

At AJ’s Kitchen Drawer in Tampa, the culinary center is usually filled with the sights and sounds of cooking. During the summer, kids cook the cuisine.

Hurricane Charley 20 years later: Remembering the devastating storm

Hurricane Charley 20 years later: Remembering the devastating storm

It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.

It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.

Was Babe Ruth's longest home run hit in Tampa or St. Pete? 'It depends on who you ask'

Was Babe Ruth's longest home run hit in Tampa or St. Pete? 'It depends on who you ask'

Ninety-five years ago this week, Babe Ruth became the first MLB player ever to hit 500 home runs, but what may have been the Babe's longest blast happened ten years earlier.

Ninety-five years ago this week, Babe Ruth became the first MLB player ever to hit 500 home runs, but what may have been the Babe's longest blast happened ten years earlier.

Bay Area photographer wins international competition, photo chosen for display at TPA

Bay Area photographer wins international competition, photo chosen for display at TPA

Photographers from 59 different countries applied for the 13th annual Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) 2024 International Photography Competition. After 2,557 submissions, 23 winners were chosen for display at the Tampa International Airport.

Photographers from 59 different countries applied for the 13th annual Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) 2024 International Photography Competition. After 2,557 submissions, 23 winners were chosen for display at the Tampa International Airport.

Photo Gallery: Students head back to school in the Tampa Bay area

Photo Gallery: Students head back to school in the Tampa Bay area

Students are heading back to school for the 2024-2025 school year in the Tampa Bay area. Here are some viewer-submitted pictures of students' first days back.

Students are heading back to school for the 2024-2025 school year in the Tampa Bay area. Here are some viewer-submitted pictures of students' first days back.

First day of school for Tampa Bay area students, teachers: what you need to know

First day of school for Tampa Bay area students, teachers: what you need to know

All of our Tampa Bay area schools are back in session on Monday, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know as students and teachers head back to the classroom.

All of our Tampa Bay area schools are back in session on Monday, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know as students and teachers head back to the classroom.