COVID-19 pills may bring 2-year pandemic to an end, but they're hard to find

As Pfizer and Merck’s new antiviral COVID-19 pills begin to arrive in pharmacies across the country, disease researchers say this could be the end of a nearly two-year pandemic. 

Lower bond denied for accused rapist, police impersonator

Justin Evans, who’s accused of impersonating a police officer and raping a woman he pulled over last August asked a judge on Thursday to lower his bond, so he could get out of jail. 

Gabby Petito's family back in Florida 4 months later; parents reach agreement regarding couple's property

Gabby Petito's family returned to the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, roughly four months after their daughter was found strangled to death in Wyoming. The Laundrie family's attorney says they have reached an agreement with the Petitos about how the couple's property will be split once it's released by law enforcement.

Dump truck driver dies after suffering 'medical episode' during Tuesday crash on Dale Mabry in South Tampa

Police say a dump truck driver died after suffering a medical episode that caused a major crash that downed power lines and shut down Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa for hours on Tuesday.

Robotexts make Florida one of most-spammed states in the U.S.

According to the company Robokiller, Floridians received an estimated 4,926,567,787 robotexts last year, making the Sunshine State one of the most spammed states in the nation.

Tampa Bay native representing Team USA hockey in Beijing

For the first time, an NHL draft pick who calls Tampa Bay home has been selected to play on Team USA for the Winter Olympics.

Tampa airport braces for potential delays as 5G fight continues

Late Tuesday, Verizon and AT&T announced they're scaling back the rollout of 5G wireless service after getting major push back from airlines who warned of "catastrophic disruptions" related to aircraft instruments. Where they go from here is still unclear.

How to ensure accurate results from at-home COVID tests being sent by federal government

Scientists said the at-home tests are appealing because the results come back fast, but following the instructions is critical for accuracy. Two doctors told us how and when it's best to use the tests, in order to get accurate results.

Tampa man accused of plotting terrorist attack found incompetent to stand trial

A Tampa man accused of plotting an attack in the Bay Area and currently facing terrorism charges has been found incompetent to stand trial, for now.

TPD, first responders review emergency protocols ahead of Gasparilla festivities

Tampa law enforcement and first responders met Tuesday to study tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing, in hopes they can prevent a similar tragedy during Gasparilla festivities.

Children's Gasparilla Parade will go on, despite record pediatric COVID-19 infections

After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the pirate invasion is back, with the Children's Gasparilla Parade kicking off festivities this weekend. Organizers say they expect an even bigger crowd than year’s past, but the comeback falls in the middle of record case numbers, especially among children, due to the highly contagious omicron variant.

Tampa police: Two deadly shootings appear to be related

There was a deadly shooting at Silver Oaks Apartments in June of 2021. Two months later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was shot in killed while riding in a car nearby. Now, residents are again on edge after a pair of fatal shootings that police believe are connected. 

Tampa architect brings history of Lee Elementary into school's future as Tampa Heights Elementary

At first, you might think Tampa Heights Elementary is an old school -- and it is, but it's also brand new. It was nearly destroyed by a fire just after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Some believed the historic 1906 school was gone forever, but not everyone.