City of Tampa asks for help naming its new mini street sweeper
What would you call a little machine that sweeps Tampa’s bike paths? Maybe Sweeping Beauty or Broom Hilda? The city is asking residents to help them with the name.
What would you call a little machine that sweeps Tampa’s bike paths? Maybe Sweeping Beauty or Broom Hilda? The city is asking residents to help them with the name.
TGH focused on present, while also preparing facility for future pandemics
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.
Tampa non-profit of military veterans helping Americans evacuate from Ukraine
Project Dynamo, a group based in Tampa, is made up mostly of military veterans, and they are on the ground in Ukraine, working to get American citizens out of harm's way.
Project Dynamo, a group based in Tampa, is made up mostly of military veterans, and they are on the ground in Ukraine, working to get American citizens out of harm's way.
Deep Fried Dash has runners racing for corn dogs at Florida State Fair
The Florida State Fair hosted its third-annual Deep Fried Dash Saturday morning, where nearly 250 runners completed five kilometers around the fairgrounds and ended the race with a free corn dog.
The Florida State Fair hosted its third-annual Deep Fried Dash Saturday morning, where nearly 250 runners completed five kilometers around the fairgrounds and ended the race with a free corn dog.
Steam engines on display at Florida State Fair give glimpse into Industrial Revolution
A unique collection of steam engines gives visitors to the Florida State Fair a look back at Florida's history with a nod to the Industrial Revolution.
A unique collection of steam engines gives visitors to the Florida State Fair a look back at Florida's history with a nod to the Industrial Revolution.
‘I’m feeling sick to my stomach’: Parents scrambling after formula voluntary recall
Formula shortages have been growing since November, and this week the FDA announced a voluntary recall of certain powdered baby formulas.
Formula shortages have been growing since November, and this week the FDA announced a voluntary recall of certain powdered baby formulas.
Volunteer team assists HCSO during Student Day at Florida State Fair
Student Day at the Florida State Fair will always be remembered alongside the death of Andrew Joseph, III, who was 14 when he was kicked out of the fair and then killed while trying to cross a busy interstate. Deputies and his family want to make sure a similar tragedy never happens again.
Student Day at the Florida State Fair will always be remembered alongside the death of Andrew Joseph, III, who was 14 when he was kicked out of the fair and then killed while trying to cross a busy interstate. Deputies and his family want to make sure a similar tragedy never happens again.
Tampa officials advance measure that could help low-income renters
Tampa City Council took a step this week toward passing a Tenants Bill of Rights, which would give renters protections they didn't previously have.
Tampa City Council took a step this week toward passing a Tenants Bill of Rights, which would give renters protections they didn't previously have.
Kennedy Boulevard makeover: LED lights, wider sidewalks, extended turn lanes coming to major Tampa roadway
The Kennedy Boulevard makeover will make safety enhancements and pedestrian improvements to a nearly two-mile stretch. The project is set to finish in early 2023.
The Kennedy Boulevard makeover will make safety enhancements and pedestrian improvements to a nearly two-mile stretch. The project is set to finish in early 2023.
Car of Tampa woman missing since 2019 discovered in Alabama woods
Officials say no foul play is suspected after a hunter found the vehicle of a Tampa woman who went missing back in 2019. Human remains were also discovered, but had not been positively identified.
Officials say no foul play is suspected after a hunter found the vehicle of a Tampa woman who went missing back in 2019. Human remains were also discovered, but had not been positively identified.
First lady Jill Biden visiting Moffitt Cancer Center to highlight ‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative
First lady Jill Biden was in Tampa Friday afternoon to tour Moffitt Cancer Center. The visit was part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot, the mission to reduce deaths from cancer by 50-percent over the next 25 years.
First lady Jill Biden was in Tampa Friday afternoon to tour Moffitt Cancer Center. The visit was part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot, the mission to reduce deaths from cancer by 50-percent over the next 25 years.
Florida Aquarium gets six new African penguins after 7 died last year
This summer would mark one year since seven African penguins were found dead at the Florida Aquarium, and the initial necropsy was inconclusive. Now, the downtown Tampa aquarium announced six will take their place.
This summer would mark one year since seven African penguins were found dead at the Florida Aquarium, and the initial necropsy was inconclusive. Now, the downtown Tampa aquarium announced six will take their place.
$4.9 million federal grant will expand Cross Bay ferry capacity, schedule
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
A new $4.9 million federal grant will allow the transit authority to buy a 350-seat ferry. The new boat would more than double the capacity of their current ship. It would also mean the ability to expand the ferry’s schedule.
Tampa City Council considers repealing recently passed noise ordinance
The Tampa City Council took a step toward repealing the city's noise ordinance that has only been on the books for about four weeks.
The Tampa City Council took a step toward repealing the city's noise ordinance that has only been on the books for about four weeks.
Woman holds wake for great-great-grandmother buried in long-lost cemetery
The grounds on which Jeraldine Williams walks are as hallowed as the words she wrote for the woman buried beneath them.
The grounds on which Jeraldine Williams walks are as hallowed as the words she wrote for the woman buried beneath them.
Tampa Theater gets ready to expand for first time in nearly 100 years
The Tampa Theater has been projecting movies on Franklin Street since 1926 and it’s getting ready to expand with a 40-seat theater that will be a perfect cinematic experience with perfect sightlines and perfect sound.
The Tampa Theater has been projecting movies on Franklin Street since 1926 and it’s getting ready to expand with a 40-seat theater that will be a perfect cinematic experience with perfect sightlines and perfect sound.
Mother, boyfriend charged with kidnapping 4-year-old Tampa boy at center of Amber Alert
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
MacDill AFB train for worst-case scenarios ahead of AirFest 2022
It's been four years since MacDill Air Force Base has hosted an AirFest, but before next month's event, there is still plenty of practice, training, and safety checks that need to take place.
It's been four years since MacDill Air Force Base has hosted an AirFest, but before next month's event, there is still plenty of practice, training, and safety checks that need to take place.
FDLE: 4-year-old boy from West Tampa area found safe in north Florida; charges could be filed
A Florida Amber Alert was issued for a 4-year-old boy who investigators say was kidnapped in the West Tampa area, but he has since been found safe.
A Florida Amber Alert was issued for a 4-year-old boy who investigators say was kidnapped in the West Tampa area, but he has since been found safe.
As more erased cemeteries are discovered, lawmakers move to preserve and honor history
Hillsborough County commissioners learned of 45 new unmarked graves and burial sites on county property Wednesday, just as the state legislature considered a bill that would find and save those sites across Florida.
Hillsborough County commissioners learned of 45 new unmarked graves and burial sites on county property Wednesday, just as the state legislature considered a bill that would find and save those sites across Florida.