Florida’s COVID-19 cases set single-day record
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 75,900 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 75,900 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida
Bay Area welcomes first babies of 2022
Baby Jaquon Edwards is the first baby born in 2022 at AdventHealth Tampa.
Baby Jaquon Edwards is the first baby born in 2022 at AdventHealth Tampa.
Several collapse while waiting in long lines for COVID tests at Tampa park on New Year's Eve
Tampa officials say the parking lot for the testing site at Al Lopez park was already full before it had even opened at 7 a.m. Many waited hours to get tested -- with several requiring medical attention after standing in the sun for so long.
Tampa officials say the parking lot for the testing site at Al Lopez park was already full before it had even opened at 7 a.m. Many waited hours to get tested -- with several requiring medical attention after standing in the sun for so long.
New Year's celebrations around Tampa Bay area brings festivities outdoors amid omicron surge
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Long lines, wait times at new COVID-19 testing site ahead of holiday weekend
Long lines wrapped around the new COVID-19 testing site at Progress Village on Thursday with some hoping to get tested in order to travel and others trying to confirm they have the virus.
Long lines wrapped around the new COVID-19 testing site at Progress Village on Thursday with some hoping to get tested in order to travel and others trying to confirm they have the virus.
2 hand-crafted pianos worth $260,000 donated to South Tampa auditorium
A pair of high-end Steinway Grand Pianos were donated Thursday to South Tampa’s Friday Morning Musicale building.
A pair of high-end Steinway Grand Pianos were donated Thursday to South Tampa’s Friday Morning Musicale building.
What's new for the city of Tampa in 2022
Whether you love rollercoasters, animals, restaurants, or museums, 2022 brings a lot to the table for Tampa visitors and residents.
Whether you love rollercoasters, animals, restaurants, or museums, 2022 brings a lot to the table for Tampa visitors and residents.
South Tampa neighborhood hit by smash-and-grab burglars
Tampa police say smash-and-grab burglars have been happening sporadically in a South Tampa neighborhood with three car burglaries happening on San Pedro Street, one on Granada Street and another on Empedrado Street on Wednesday.
Tampa police say smash-and-grab burglars have been happening sporadically in a South Tampa neighborhood with three car burglaries happening on San Pedro Street, one on Granada Street and another on Empedrado Street on Wednesday.
City of Tampa reinstates mask mandate in all city buildings amid COVID surge
The city of Tampa is reinstating its mask mandate in all city buildings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. The announcement comes one day after Hillsborough County said it would once again require masks to be worn inside all county facilities.
The city of Tampa is reinstating its mask mandate in all city buildings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. The announcement comes one day after Hillsborough County said it would once again require masks to be worn inside all county facilities.
Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Tampa to open additional COVID-19 testing locations as cases rise
Several new COVID-19 testing sites will open this week in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Tampa due to increased demand for tests.
Several new COVID-19 testing sites will open this week in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Tampa due to increased demand for tests.
Tampa police lay out plan to reduce gun violence, ask for public input
Officers with the Tampa Police Department joined community members to discuss what's being done to reduce gun violence and what else can be done to help.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department joined community members to discuss what's being done to reduce gun violence and what else can be done to help.
Big things ahead for the University of South Florida in 2022
The University of South Florida is building a new student wellness center and a new athletics facility, and has future plans for its own football stadium and an oceanographic science center at the St. Petersburg campus.
The University of South Florida is building a new student wellness center and a new athletics facility, and has future plans for its own football stadium and an oceanographic science center at the St. Petersburg campus.
Babe Ruth home run ball is back at UT after 102 years
On April 4, 1919, Babe Ruth hit a monstrous home run in Tampa. It took 102 years, but the ball that changed the course of America's pastime is now back at home plate, on display at the Henry B. Plant Museum.
On April 4, 1919, Babe Ruth hit a monstrous home run in Tampa. It took 102 years, but the ball that changed the course of America's pastime is now back at home plate, on display at the Henry B. Plant Museum.
The CDC's new quarantine guidelines, simplified
Dr. Michael Teng at the University of South Florida said this about how to take the new guidance: “It is really essential to understand that even though the CDC is letting you out of quarantine or isolation, they still think you’re going to be infectious and can transmit the virus."
Dr. Michael Teng at the University of South Florida said this about how to take the new guidance: “It is really essential to understand that even though the CDC is letting you out of quarantine or isolation, they still think you’re going to be infectious and can transmit the virus."
Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases, but hospitals remain OK
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
One dead following shooting at Tampa apartment
Hillsborough County deputies say a man passed away after an overnight shooting.
Hillsborough County deputies say a man passed away after an overnight shooting.
Not feeling merry and bright? That's OK, experts say
'Tis the season to be jolly, but if you or someone you know isn't feeling the Christmas spirit, mental health advocate Natasha Pierre says that's OK, and help is available.
'Tis the season to be jolly, but if you or someone you know isn't feeling the Christmas spirit, mental health advocate Natasha Pierre says that's OK, and help is available.
Gasparilla Bowl: UCF makes a statement in win against Florida Gators
Central Florida beat Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
Central Florida beat Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
UCF wins battle for bragging rights against UF during Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa
UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over, with the Knights of Central Florida emerging victorious.
UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over, with the Knights of Central Florida emerging victorious.
Doctors hope vaccines keep hospitalizations low despite current COVID case spike
COVID-19 hospitalizations have remained low in the days before Christmas, giving doctors hope that vaccines are doing their jobs at preventing severe illness.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have remained low in the days before Christmas, giving doctors hope that vaccines are doing their jobs at preventing severe illness.