Tampa woman creates 'The Color of Wellness' magazine to increase healthcare access
"The Color of Wellness" is a magazine with African American-focused health, wellness and lifestyle education. The outlet was founded two year ago by a former nurse after seeing statistics about how the pandemic disproportionately impacted minority communities.
"The Color of Wellness" is a magazine with African American-focused health, wellness and lifestyle education. The outlet was founded two year ago by a former nurse after seeing statistics about how the pandemic disproportionately impacted minority communities.
‘One of our Tampa heroes’: Purple Heart awarded to grandson of Ybor City’s namesake comes to museum collection
Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, the namesake of Ybor City, had a grandson who died while fighting for our country in World War II. After the recent discovery by Tampa city councilor Luis Viera, he wanted to make sure his grandson's name was remembered as one of Tampa's heroes. A big piece of Salvador Martinez Ybor will now be in the city forever.
Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, the namesake of Ybor City, had a grandson who died while fighting for our country in World War II. After the recent discovery by Tampa city councilor Luis Viera, he wanted to make sure his grandson's name was remembered as one of Tampa's heroes. A big piece of Salvador Martinez Ybor will now be in the city forever.
Two decades after double murder, Steven Lorenzo pleads guilty in Tampa court, asks judge for death penalty
After fighting his murder case for years, 63-year-old Steven Lorenzo, the man accused of drugging, torturing and killing two gay men in Tampa almost 20 years ago, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.
After fighting his murder case for years, 63-year-old Steven Lorenzo, the man accused of drugging, torturing and killing two gay men in Tampa almost 20 years ago, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.
Tampa Tour De Clay returns this weekend showcasing works of 25 artists at 4 locations
Local ceramic artists are coming together this weekend for the 14th annual Tampa Tour De Clay.
Local ceramic artists are coming together this weekend for the 14th annual Tampa Tour De Clay.
Tampa Bay area non-profit helps lift foster families spirits for Christmas
The non-profit Christmas for Fosters helps bring gifts to foster children who really need a lift this holiday season. The program was started by a couple that fostered children and realized the financial difficulties foster parents can have.
The non-profit Christmas for Fosters helps bring gifts to foster children who really need a lift this holiday season. The program was started by a couple that fostered children and realized the financial difficulties foster parents can have.
Detached garage damaged in Davis Islands fire
When Tampa firefighters arrived at the Davis Islands home, they found a detached garage engulfed in flames.
When Tampa firefighters arrived at the Davis Islands home, they found a detached garage engulfed in flames.
'Cheers' actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after brief cancer battle, receiving care from Moffitt Cancer Center
Actress Kirstie Alley, the Emmy-winning star of "Cheers," and "Look Who's Talking," has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.
Actress Kirstie Alley, the Emmy-winning star of "Cheers," and "Look Who's Talking," has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.
Visit Tampa Bay anticipates record convention center schedule in 2023
Visit Tampa Bay reports a total of 24.6 million visitors in 2021 which resulted in $4.5 billion in visitor spending.
Visit Tampa Bay reports a total of 24.6 million visitors in 2021 which resulted in $4.5 billion in visitor spending.
Local father, son build unique flight simulators that they believe could take off as business
A local father and son are building some unique flight simulators that they believe could take off as a business. They're combining knowledge and skill that spans the generations.
A local father and son are building some unique flight simulators that they believe could take off as a business. They're combining knowledge and skill that spans the generations.
AMI Kids helps at-risk youth create brighter futures
A local organization is helping at-risk youth discover a brighter future.
A local organization is helping at-risk youth discover a brighter future.
Tampa police chief resigns after footage shows her flashing badge in golf cart traffic stop
After ten months as the top cop in Tampa, Police Chief Mary O'Connor has resigned amid an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Oldsmar. Body camera footage surfaced showing her flashing her badge to a Pinellas deputy and stating, "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight."
After ten months as the top cop in Tampa, Police Chief Mary O'Connor has resigned amid an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Oldsmar. Body camera footage surfaced showing her flashing her badge to a Pinellas deputy and stating, "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight."
Jurors chosen for trial against man accused of impersonating cop, raping woman
More than a year after investigators said a man flashed a fake police badge while pretending to be a cop, and then raped a woman. He's now on trial for those crimes, and attorney's picked a jury for the case.
More than a year after investigators said a man flashed a fake police badge while pretending to be a cop, and then raped a woman. He's now on trial for those crimes, and attorney's picked a jury for the case.
Tampa police: 'No update' in Antonio Brown case
Days after an arrest warrant was issued for Antonio Brown, police said there is still no update in the search for the former Buccaneer.
Days after an arrest warrant was issued for Antonio Brown, police said there is still no update in the search for the former Buccaneer.
Jingle Bell Jog helps arthritis sufferers cope with ups and downs of disease
Hundreds of runners and walkers spread holiday cheer while creating awareness for arthritis during the Jingle Bell Run at George Steinbrenner field Sunday morning.
Hundreds of runners and walkers spread holiday cheer while creating awareness for arthritis during the Jingle Bell Run at George Steinbrenner field Sunday morning.
Man found dead in Tampa parking lot next to Family Dollar, police say
Tampa police are investigating a homicide after a man’s body was discovered in a Tampa parking lot Sunday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a homicide after a man’s body was discovered in a Tampa parking lot Sunday morning.
Tampa walk brings awareness to Huntington’s disease
On Saturday, more than 100 people spent the day pounding the pavement to raise awareness about Huntington's disease and the need for a cure.
On Saturday, more than 100 people spent the day pounding the pavement to raise awareness about Huntington's disease and the need for a cure.
Doctors tracking rise in cases from new omicron subvariants
Several new omicron subvariants that have emerged are closely being monitored by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local doctors.
Several new omicron subvariants that have emerged are closely being monitored by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local doctors.
Tampa chef fulfills dream of opening Asian-inspired restaurant that uses local ingredients
A new restaurant across from AL Lopez Park is the longtime dream of the head chef and owner.
A new restaurant across from AL Lopez Park is the longtime dream of the head chef and owner.
‘Huge win for our region’: Mega-developer reportedly plans to transform 25 acres in the Channel District
The building blocks for Tampa's growing Channel District were already coming together quickly, but now developer Ken Stoltenberg said the news is even better.
The building blocks for Tampa's growing Channel District were already coming together quickly, but now developer Ken Stoltenberg said the news is even better.
Accused double murderer Steven Lorenzo expected to plead guilty to killing two men in 2003
The man accused in the brutal murder of two gay men nearly 20 years ago returned to a Tampa courtroom Friday after saying he now wants to plead guilty to the killings – and is asking for the death penalty.
The man accused in the brutal murder of two gay men nearly 20 years ago returned to a Tampa courtroom Friday after saying he now wants to plead guilty to the killings – and is asking for the death penalty.