Florida marks another weekly increase in COVID cases

COVID-19 cases have been slowly on the rise in Florida, but doctors say this latest increase differs from other variants.

'Stewards of the Earth': Tampa's Urban E-Recycling works to keep E-Waste out of landfills

The Tampa warehouse will recycle just about anything with a circuit board – from old laptops, tablets, phones, to solar batteries and software – free of charge. They have three locations – Tampa, Bradenton and Orlando, and they take care of recycling the electronics from many sites statewide – from the IRS to medical facilities and schools.

Teen arrested in deadly crash that ended police chase from Tampa to Plant City, deputies say

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly crash that ended a police chase from Tampa to Plant City back in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.

Super Bowl visit inspires singer Kenny Chesney as tour begins in Florida

When Kenny Chesney stood in SoFi Stadium at the Super Bowl in February, he couldn’t help but think ahead to when his “Here And Now” tour would reach the venue on July 23. He kicks off his tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.

Former Crisis Center employee accused of sending explicit photos to teen girl, deputies say

A former employee for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay was arrested for sending “obscene content" to a teen girl he met through the crisis hotline, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.

Tampa city council moves forward with rent control ordinance as prices skyrocket

Tampa City Council took a potential step Thursday toward bringing relief to renters throughout the city who are struggling to keep roofs over their heads.

Some doctors debate name change for low-grade prostate cancer

Some doctors are arguing low-grade prostate cancer patients may do better if the word “cancer” was not part of their diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and hearing the words “you have cancer” can be terrifying.

New 5G home internet available in some Bay Area neighborhoods

Verizon is deploying a new type of residential wireless internet it says will change the game for anyone else not happy with traditional cable internet service. 

Family works to restore 120-year-old West Tampa cigar factory for wine company

West Tampa has a long history, and its become the new focus of the real estate boom. That's why Ted Boscaino and his family bought a 1908 cigar factory on North Albany Avenue.

City of Tampa giving away 1,000 free trees to improve urban canopy

Here's a chance to transform your home’s landscaping and help your neighborhood's environment in a big way. The city of Tampa is giving away 1,000 trees this weekend as part of Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway.

Tampa International Airport lifts mask mandate after TSA removes rule

After a federal judge in Tampa struck down the federal mask mandate, Tampa International Airport will no longer require masks and face coverings.