Doctors warn of flu, RSV surge as cases more than double for children at Bay Area hospital

No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.

Tampa travelers reunite with family for the holidays

 As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday. 

Blood donations drop during the holidays as nationwide shortage grows

The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.

Teen arrested in murder of 34-year-old man found dead in empty lot in Tampa

A teen was arrested Tuesday for shooting and killing a 34-year-old man in Tampa earlier this month, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Tampa police urge safety as holiday season takes center stage

Tampa police are urging those attending special events downtown, like the New Year's Eve celebrations and the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, to be responsible.

USF researchers develop tumor-targeting cancer treatment already saving pets: Human trials could be next

USF medical engineering professors Dr. Richard Heller and Dr. Mark Jaroszeski have spent more than three decades developing a targeted cancer-treatment technology that avoids traditional chemotherapy and surgery.

Father and son restoring Tampa Cigar Factory

The Robert F. Holsopple Company is restoring the old Perfecto-Garcia Cigar factory at 2808 N 16th St. in Ybor City.

Bay Area doctors concerned holiday travel could make surge in flu cases worse

Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse.

Holiday travel surge underway with calmer airports on Christmas Day

With Christmas falling later in the week, the holiday travel window spans two weekends, spreading travelers out over nearly two weeks.

Christmas give away draws thousands for free toys, presents

The Miracles Today Toy and Christmas giveaway attracted thousands today to come and get some help this Christmas.

Deep dish Chicago style pizza in downtown Tampa

The Tampa Pizza Company escaped the cold of Chicago for the warmer climate of Tampa Bay to bring the deep dish flavors of Chicago Pizza to the Sunshine State.