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.
2 arrested for shooting death of Tampa nursing student driving on Grace Street
Tampa police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of Savannah Mathis, the bright, young nursing student at Hillsborough Community College whose life was cut short when bullets sprayed her car while driving along Grace Street December 1.
Tampa police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of Savannah Mathis, the bright, young nursing student at Hillsborough Community College whose life was cut short when bullets sprayed her car while driving along Grace Street December 1.
Young Tampa entrepreneur develops app to help those living with rare diseases
After being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, a Tampa teen began working to make the future a brighter place through technology, developing an app for others with rare diseases to connect.
After being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, a Tampa teen began working to make the future a brighter place through technology, developing an app for others with rare diseases to connect.
MacDill lands 24 new KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, refreshing aging tanker fleet
The Air Force’s giant tanker aircraft are familiar sights in the skies over Tampa Bay, and that will remain the case for many more years, officials announced Wednesday.
The Air Force’s giant tanker aircraft are familiar sights in the skies over Tampa Bay, and that will remain the case for many more years, officials announced Wednesday.
Families of homicide victims lifted up during holidays by Tampa officers
Those left behind after a loved one is killed face a lifetime of grief and the holiday season can be especially difficult. The Tampa Police Department is trying to ease the burden on families whose loved ones were victims of homicide in the city.
Those left behind after a loved one is killed face a lifetime of grief and the holiday season can be especially difficult. The Tampa Police Department is trying to ease the burden on families whose loved ones were victims of homicide in the city.
Chronic alcohol use caused Vincent Jackson's death, medical examiner finds
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson died due to chronic alcohol use, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson died due to chronic alcohol use, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner.
Body found in Hillsborough River behind vacant home; Tampa police investigating
Tampa police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Hillsborough River Wednesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Hillsborough River Wednesday morning.
Tampa police: Porsche driver punched teen girl after she accidentally cut him off
A teen driver was punched in the face by a Tampa man after she accidentally cut him off while he was driving his Porsche, police said. The 16-year-old was able to describe his vehicle -- a black and white convertible with "911" printed on the side.
A teen driver was punched in the face by a Tampa man after she accidentally cut him off while he was driving his Porsche, police said. The 16-year-old was able to describe his vehicle -- a black and white convertible with "911" printed on the side.
Tampa youth football player motivates team to national championship
Football is Bruce Hills' favorite sport, and the kid from Tampa has yet to meet an on-field opponent he can't shut down. But off the field, a health scare forced him to the sidelines, but that didn't break his spirit.
Football is Bruce Hills' favorite sport, and the kid from Tampa has yet to meet an on-field opponent he can't shut down. But off the field, a health scare forced him to the sidelines, but that didn't break his spirit.
Hospitals prepare for surge of COVID patients as families prepare to gather for holidays
Medical experts say this holiday is not the time to let your guard down. Hospitals in Tampa Bay are preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, as the omicron variant continues to spread faster than any previous version of the virus.
Medical experts say this holiday is not the time to let your guard down. Hospitals in Tampa Bay are preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, as the omicron variant continues to spread faster than any previous version of the virus.
Check this Christmas list, too: What you can and can't recycle over the holidays
It’s that time of year when lots of extra packaging, wrapping paper and other things head to the trash and recycle bins, so the city of Tampa shared the dos and don'ts of recycling this holiday season.
It’s that time of year when lots of extra packaging, wrapping paper and other things head to the trash and recycle bins, so the city of Tampa shared the dos and don'ts of recycling this holiday season.
Judge weighs pregame prayer dispute
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the FHSAA violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the FHSAA violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
Suspect on the run, Tampa family shaken after 'terrifying' overnight home invasion
A Tampa family is shaken after a man broke into their home, demanded cash, and took off. They hope police can find him and take him off the street.
A Tampa family is shaken after a man broke into their home, demanded cash, and took off. They hope police can find him and take him off the street.
Another title for Tampa: 'Best Sports City'
That's why we call it "Champa Bay:" Following the most successful sports year in the region's history, Tampa has now been named the best sports city in the country by a national publication.
That's why we call it "Champa Bay:" Following the most successful sports year in the region's history, Tampa has now been named the best sports city in the country by a national publication.
Tampa volunteers rescue nearly 50 Americans from Afghanistan
Forty-seven American citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. landed in New York Sunday morning after being evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan by a group of volunteers from Tampa, according to Project Dynamo.
Forty-seven American citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. landed in New York Sunday morning after being evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan by a group of volunteers from Tampa, according to Project Dynamo.
How to stay safe while traveling for the holidays
Last year, many people put their trips and vacations on hold because of the pandemic, but with nearly 28 million more people expected to travel this Christmas compared to last, airports and highways will be busy.
Last year, many people put their trips and vacations on hold because of the pandemic, but with nearly 28 million more people expected to travel this Christmas compared to last, airports and highways will be busy.
Florida COVID-19 cases increasing after dropping significantly since August
USF professor predicts Florida’s COVID-19 cases to reach 20,000 per day by next week.
USF professor predicts Florida’s COVID-19 cases to reach 20,000 per day by next week.
Titus O’Neil, Metropolitan Ministries bring joy to hundreds of Bay Area families
On Saturday, hundreds gathered for the annual Joy of Celebration event put on by WWE superstar Titus O’Neil as a way to get back to those in need.
On Saturday, hundreds gathered for the annual Joy of Celebration event put on by WWE superstar Titus O’Neil as a way to get back to those in need.
TPD: Suspect breaks into Tampa home while family slept, robs resident, flees with cash
The Tampa Police Department is looking for a man accused of breaking into a home and robbing one of the residents early Saturday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is looking for a man accused of breaking into a home and robbing one of the residents early Saturday morning.
Bradley Hulett's family suing maker of 'dangerous and defective' gun that killed boy in 2019
A new lawsuit has been filed in the shooting death of Bradley Hulett. The 15-year-old's family is shifting focus from the person who was holding the gun, to the company that made the gun.
A new lawsuit has been filed in the shooting death of Bradley Hulett. The 15-year-old's family is shifting focus from the person who was holding the gun, to the company that made the gun.