Tests may not detect omicron's new 'stealth variant,' doctors warn
Public health experts around the world are closely monitoring a sub-variant of omicron they're referring to as “stealth omicron” because it may be harder to detect with currently-available tests.
Public health experts around the world are closely monitoring a sub-variant of omicron they're referring to as “stealth omicron” because it may be harder to detect with currently-available tests.
School zone speeders could be mailed $158 ticket under proposed Florida law
Speed detection cameras could soon replace patrol officers in Florida school zones. Drivers caught speeding within 1,000 feet of a school would be mailed a $158 fine, under a proposed law.
Speed detection cameras could soon replace patrol officers in Florida school zones. Drivers caught speeding within 1,000 feet of a school would be mailed a $158 fine, under a proposed law.
Bay Area company creates custom-fit lenses for name-brand sunglasses
Fuse Lenses creates custom-cut lenses for name-brand sunglasses that can’t be replaced by the manufacturer.
Fuse Lenses creates custom-cut lenses for name-brand sunglasses that can’t be replaced by the manufacturer.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants death penalty off the table
Accused serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson was present for his virtual court hearing Thursday but it’s his legal team that is gearing up for a legal battle.
Accused serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson was present for his virtual court hearing Thursday but it’s his legal team that is gearing up for a legal battle.
Florida man brought Tampa Bay teen runaways to Michigan hotel, police say
A Florida man is facing child custody charges after bringing three teen runaways from the Bay Area to a Michigan hotel.
A Florida man is facing child custody charges after bringing three teen runaways from the Bay Area to a Michigan hotel.
City of Tampa announces top three candidates for chief of police
The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief. One currently holds the interim position, one served in TPD for more than two decades, and the third brings perspective from another big Florida city.
The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief. One currently holds the interim position, one served in TPD for more than two decades, and the third brings perspective from another big Florida city.
Doctors offer differing opinions on DeSantis and monoclonal antibody treatments
Governor Ron DeSantis called out the FDA’s decision to stop the two most common monoclonal antibody treatments, inviting southwest Florida doctors and patients Wednesday to share how monoclonal antibodies recently helped them fight COVID-19.
Governor Ron DeSantis called out the FDA’s decision to stop the two most common monoclonal antibody treatments, inviting southwest Florida doctors and patients Wednesday to share how monoclonal antibodies recently helped them fight COVID-19.
What parents, students need to know about SAT changes
Big changes are on the horizon for those who administer and take the SAT as the College Board promises a pared-down online test in 2024.
Big changes are on the horizon for those who administer and take the SAT as the College Board promises a pared-down online test in 2024.
Florida tourism sets new records as industry bounces back from pandemic
The Florida Huddle and Florida Encounters conventions are running side by side at the Tampa Convention Center selling Florida's tourism industry to the masses.
The Florida Huddle and Florida Encounters conventions are running side by side at the Tampa Convention Center selling Florida's tourism industry to the masses.
COVID patients left with few treatment options after antibodies found ineffective against omicron
With the most common monoclonal antibody treatments off the table and new antiviral drugs in short supply, people with COVID-19 have few options when it comes to effective treatments.
With the most common monoclonal antibody treatments off the table and new antiviral drugs in short supply, people with COVID-19 have few options when it comes to effective treatments.
Here’s a taste of the new fair foods to try at the 2022 Florida State Fair
The Florida State Fair is always a time for foodies to congregate for classic treats and new twists: like the Deep Fried Banana or the Loaded Fried Pickle Nachos. They’re even incorporating some nostalgia into the mix.
The Florida State Fair is always a time for foodies to congregate for classic treats and new twists: like the Deep Fried Banana or the Loaded Fried Pickle Nachos. They’re even incorporating some nostalgia into the mix.
Bucs fans, Tampa leaders make pitch to Brady for one more year
As Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady weighs whether to return for his 23 NFL season, Bucs fans around Tampa Bay are hopeful he’ll return for another year.
As Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady weighs whether to return for his 23 NFL season, Bucs fans around Tampa Bay are hopeful he’ll return for another year.
Doctors caution: Accuracy of rapid COVID tests can be much lower than PCR
If you can find a COVID-19 test and can afford to wait for results, doctors agree PCR tests are the most accurate. At-home tests are less accurate, but can work in many cases. However, if you have symptoms but can't get a test, doctors say to assume you have the omicron variant.
If you can find a COVID-19 test and can afford to wait for results, doctors agree PCR tests are the most accurate. At-home tests are less accurate, but can work in many cases. However, if you have symptoms but can't get a test, doctors say to assume you have the omicron variant.
Tampa expanding community gardens at parks and recreation centers
The city of Tampa is working on a new initiative to expand accessibility to community gardens at its parks and recreation centers.
The city of Tampa is working on a new initiative to expand accessibility to community gardens at its parks and recreation centers.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants to save his own life
Attorneys for the accused Seminole Heights serial killer, Howell Trae Donaldson, III are asking a Tampa judge to throw out the death penalty. They say prosecutors made mistakes that violated Donaldson's rights.
Attorneys for the accused Seminole Heights serial killer, Howell Trae Donaldson, III are asking a Tampa judge to throw out the death penalty. They say prosecutors made mistakes that violated Donaldson's rights.
Education, sport, and gaming combine at Tampa's new ESport club
Education and coaching are the foundation of all that is ESports Players Club, where members can learn everything from how to play to how to create the world's top games, videos, and more.
Education and coaching are the foundation of all that is ESports Players Club, where members can learn everything from how to play to how to create the world's top games, videos, and more.
Tampa group rescues 23, including children, from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Over the weekend, Project Dynamo pulled off its fifth operation, safely and legally moving 23 people out of Afghanistan. This time, almost half of the evacuees were children.
Over the weekend, Project Dynamo pulled off its fifth operation, safely and legally moving 23 people out of Afghanistan. This time, almost half of the evacuees were children.
James Webb telescope will soon let astronomers look back in time
After a million miles, the most powerful space telescope ever launched is in its final resting place, a million miles away. The James Webb Telescope is now four times as far from Earth as the moon, and it is ready to explore galaxies as they existed billions of years ago.
After a million miles, the most powerful space telescope ever launched is in its final resting place, a million miles away. The James Webb Telescope is now four times as far from Earth as the moon, and it is ready to explore galaxies as they existed billions of years ago.
New laws could make craft beer easier to find in Florida
Craft breweries are looking to Tallahassee for new laws that could make your favorite beer easier to find.
Craft breweries are looking to Tallahassee for new laws that could make your favorite beer easier to find.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Tampa Art & Poetry contest engages youth in environmental stewardship
Youth across Tampa have a chance to see their artwork on display across the city. The 3 R’s Art and Poetry contest is accepting submission now through February 4.
Youth across Tampa have a chance to see their artwork on display across the city. The 3 R’s Art and Poetry contest is accepting submission now through February 4.