I-75 near Bruce B. Downs reopens after rollover crash
A vehicle crashed and turned upside down in the median of Interstate 75, closing several lanes just north of Tampa for about 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon.
A vehicle crashed and turned upside down in the median of Interstate 75, closing several lanes just north of Tampa for about 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon.
'Gasparilla is back': Mayor stresses personal responsibility before 1st pirate invasion since pandemic began
City officials in Tampa are still planning to welcome pirates to the bay this year after canceling last year's Gasparilla's festivities due to the pandemic.
City officials in Tampa are still planning to welcome pirates to the bay this year after canceling last year's Gasparilla's festivities due to the pandemic.
Child drownings hit record number in Florida
Nearly 100 children drowned in Florida in 2021 and 66% of them were under age 3.
Nearly 100 children drowned in Florida in 2021 and 66% of them were under age 3.
Aerial photographs showing Tampa's changing landscape donated to History Center
The work of late Tampa pilot and photographer Bill Morris gives a view of Tampa’s transformations through time. Many saw his aerial photographs in the pages of the Tampa Tribune, but now his work will live on for generations at the Tampa Bay History Center.
The work of late Tampa pilot and photographer Bill Morris gives a view of Tampa’s transformations through time. Many saw his aerial photographs in the pages of the Tampa Tribune, but now his work will live on for generations at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Tampa man accused of killing dad, trying to kill mother mounts insanity defense
A Tampa man accused of killing his father and nearly killing his mother is launching a new defense, saying he was insane at the time of the alleged crimes.
A Tampa man accused of killing his father and nearly killing his mother is launching a new defense, saying he was insane at the time of the alleged crimes.
Tampa’s hot real estate market leaving longtime residents in the cold
Rising rents are leaving some long-time residents with few options. That’s why county and city leaders met residents Saturday morning to discuss the problem and find solutions.
Rising rents are leaving some long-time residents with few options. That’s why county and city leaders met residents Saturday morning to discuss the problem and find solutions.
Poitier's impact felt by Bay Area filmmakers
Legendary actor Sidney Poitier died Friday at the age of 94 and his passing is being felt across the Bay Area.
Legendary actor Sidney Poitier died Friday at the age of 94 and his passing is being felt across the Bay Area.
Federal government to decide if 1 million expired Florida COVID-19 test kits are salvageable
Governor Ron DeSantis defended his administration's handling of up to 1 million COVID-19 test kits that expired in a state-run warehouse.
Governor Ron DeSantis defended his administration's handling of up to 1 million COVID-19 test kits that expired in a state-run warehouse.
Winter weather, COVID-19 staff shortages being blamed for canceling, delaying flights at TPA
More than 50 flights were canceled and others were delayed Friday at Tampa International Airport due to COVID-19 staffing shortages, winter weather in other parts of the country.
More than 50 flights were canceled and others were delayed Friday at Tampa International Airport due to COVID-19 staffing shortages, winter weather in other parts of the country.
Bern’s piano man lives out childhood dream each night
Kenny Haelsig has been playing the piano at Bern’s since 2000, but he knew as a child he wanted to grow up to become the music man at the iconic steakhouse.
Kenny Haelsig has been playing the piano at Bern’s since 2000, but he knew as a child he wanted to grow up to become the music man at the iconic steakhouse.
Tampa adding two extra drive-through lanes at Al Barnes Park test site to reduce wait times
After some had to wait more than four hours for a COVID-19 test, the city of Tampa decided to add two more drive-through lanes at the Al Barnes Park.
After some had to wait more than four hours for a COVID-19 test, the city of Tampa decided to add two more drive-through lanes at the Al Barnes Park.
State considers establishing department to find, honor lost cemeteries
Lawmakers in Florida are moving the state another step toward grappling with its history of racial segregation, specifically regarding Black-only cemeteries that were covered over or otherwise ignored.
Lawmakers in Florida are moving the state another step toward grappling with its history of racial segregation, specifically regarding Black-only cemeteries that were covered over or otherwise ignored.
Cases of so-called 'flurona' doctors see increase as dual infection, especially in kids
Cases of co-infection with coronavirus and influenza are starting to pop up across the country and in Florida. The increase in so-called flurona is due to increasing flu activity along with the surge in COVID-19's omicron variant.
Cases of co-infection with coronavirus and influenza are starting to pop up across the country and in Florida. The increase in so-called flurona is due to increasing flu activity along with the surge in COVID-19's omicron variant.
Lightning fans can ride Zamboni-like truck to and from games for charitable donation
It took Mark Farrell six months to build the Tampa Bay Ice Box, a street-legal vehicle that is part truck and part Zamboni, and now he is offering Lightning fans rides to and from the game for a donation that will go to three Bay Area charities.
It took Mark Farrell six months to build the Tampa Bay Ice Box, a street-legal vehicle that is part truck and part Zamboni, and now he is offering Lightning fans rides to and from the game for a donation that will go to three Bay Area charities.
Experts express concern over Florida surgeon general's approach to COVID-19 testing
With long lines and high demand at COVID-19 testing sites, Florida's surgeon general is calling for a change in the way the state is testing for COVID-19. But not all experts agree with the approach.
With long lines and high demand at COVID-19 testing sites, Florida's surgeon general is calling for a change in the way the state is testing for COVID-19. But not all experts agree with the approach.
‘Champa ballet’: Tampa to host world’s biggest ballet competition
The biggest ballet competition in the world for aspiring youth in ballet is coming to the Straz Center this weekend.
The biggest ballet competition in the world for aspiring youth in ballet is coming to the Straz Center this weekend.
StoryCorps makes stop in Tampa, preserving stories of history and heritage
The national nonprofit StoryCorps is in Tampa, recording oral histories and conversations between friends, families, and colleagues, all in an effort to preserve the history and traditions of the Bay Area.
The national nonprofit StoryCorps is in Tampa, recording oral histories and conversations between friends, families, and colleagues, all in an effort to preserve the history and traditions of the Bay Area.
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
‘I’m thankful for my breath’: International Plaza employee attacked by 4 men in broad daylight
A worker was attacked, beaten, and robbed after leaving International Plaza over the weekend. Now, Tampa police are searching for four men believed to be behind the crime.
A worker was attacked, beaten, and robbed after leaving International Plaza over the weekend. Now, Tampa police are searching for four men believed to be behind the crime.
Bay Area elections supervisors continue outreach, education to combat misinformation
In the year since the January 6 insurrection, elections officials in Tampa Bay spent time answering questions from residents and correcting any misleading or wrong information about what happens at the polls.
In the year since the January 6 insurrection, elections officials in Tampa Bay spent time answering questions from residents and correcting any misleading or wrong information about what happens at the polls.