Students directly impacted by mask mandates speak on both sides of the issue at school board meetings
For weeks, we've heard from parents on both sides of the mask debate, but what about students? Some students as young as 10 have been finding their voice at local school board meetings and people are starting to listen.
For weeks, we've heard from parents on both sides of the mask debate, but what about students? Some students as young as 10 have been finding their voice at local school board meetings and people are starting to listen.
Gaither linebacker not living in older brothers' shadows
Gaither linebacker Kobe McCloud has much to live up to. Aside from being the anchor of the Cowboy's defense, he isn't the first Bay Area football player with the McCloud name.
Gaither linebacker Kobe McCloud has much to live up to. Aside from being the anchor of the Cowboy's defense, he isn't the first Bay Area football player with the McCloud name.
Tampa becomes first Bay Area city to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Wednesday morning, Mayor Jane Castor said the goal is for all city employees to be fully vaccinated by September 30. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear N95 masks to work and tested for COVID-19 once a week.
Wednesday morning, Mayor Jane Castor said the goal is for all city employees to be fully vaccinated by September 30. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear N95 masks to work and tested for COVID-19 once a week.
NTSB: Aircraft in 2019 Indiana crash that killed Tampa doctor received wrong fuel
The NTSB released a report saying a 2019 plane crash was caused by a dual engine failure after the aircraft received the wrong fuel.
The NTSB released a report saying a 2019 plane crash was caused by a dual engine failure after the aircraft received the wrong fuel.
Tampa International Airport holding largest hiring day ever Wednesday
Tampa International Airport is holding its largest hiring day ever on Wednesday. Nearly 1,000 positions are up for grabs.
Tampa International Airport is holding its largest hiring day ever on Wednesday. Nearly 1,000 positions are up for grabs.
Tampa Bay True Crime Series: Victim's little sister claims inappropriate conduct caused rift between friends
Christopher "Ramsey" Bevan is accused of pointing a loaded gun at the back of his friend's head. The gun went off, killing 15-year-old Bradley Hulett. New evidence from the victim's little sister shows there may have been bad blood between the friends before that tragic night.
Christopher "Ramsey" Bevan is accused of pointing a loaded gun at the back of his friend's head. The gun went off, killing 15-year-old Bradley Hulett. New evidence from the victim's little sister shows there may have been bad blood between the friends before that tragic night.
Long-term side effects from COVID vaccines unlikely, data shows
Central Florida doctors and scientists said they know some are still hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine and want to wait to see what potential long-term effects might be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long-term effects are unlikely and serious side effects are very rare, happening in about 5 in 1 million.
Central Florida doctors and scientists said they know some are still hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine and want to wait to see what potential long-term effects might be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long-term effects are unlikely and serious side effects are very rare, happening in about 5 in 1 million.
Nearly $10,000 offered for information in shooting death of Tampa 4-year-old
The reward has been increased to $9,500 for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of a 4-year-old Tampa girl.
The reward has been increased to $9,500 for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of a 4-year-old Tampa girl.
Internal email shows Tampa will require vaccines for city employees
An internal email from Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says all city employees will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
An internal email from Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says all city employees will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Tampa pediatric nurse, mother of 3, dies from COVID-19
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Wine-fueled restoration planned for historic west Tampa cigar factory
An historic Tampa landmark is about to make a big comeback. But instead of cigars, wine and pizza will be on the menu.
An historic Tampa landmark is about to make a big comeback. But instead of cigars, wine and pizza will be on the menu.
After red tide bloom, more homeowners considering 'green' fertilizers
This summer's massive red tide bloom has many homeowners thinking about the size of their environmental footprint, especially when it comes to lawn fertilizers that feed algae blooms.
This summer's massive red tide bloom has many homeowners thinking about the size of their environmental footprint, especially when it comes to lawn fertilizers that feed algae blooms.
Divine intervention brought together owners of 'Flower Crown Kombucha' taproom
Located in Tampa Heights, Flower Crown Kombucha is where experimentation takes place and delicious kombucha flavors are produced.
Located in Tampa Heights, Flower Crown Kombucha is where experimentation takes place and delicious kombucha flavors are produced.
Wet road blamed in I-275 truck crash
A beer truck crash bottled up traffic along Interstate 275 Monday evening.
A beer truck crash bottled up traffic along Interstate 275 Monday evening.
Tampa Bay True Crime Series: The shooting death of Bradley Hulett
More than a year after Bradley Hulett’s death, a surprising revelation involving Bradley's little sister, Ava, could shake up the case.
More than a year after Bradley Hulett’s death, a surprising revelation involving Bradley's little sister, Ava, could shake up the case.
Family holds vigil for 4-year-old killed when bullet pierced car she was riding in
Family and friends are devastated as they grieve Sunni Bell. Someone fired at the vehicle the little girl was in, driving along Hillsborough Ave., Sunday night.
Family and friends are devastated as they grieve Sunni Bell. Someone fired at the vehicle the little girl was in, driving along Hillsborough Ave., Sunday night.
Tampa man released from jail 31 years after misidentification leads to wrongful conviction
Tony Hopps was released from prison after 31 years behind bars when an investigation uncovered new evidence showing he was wrongfully convicted.
Tony Hopps was released from prison after 31 years behind bars when an investigation uncovered new evidence showing he was wrongfully convicted.
Tampa opens COVID-19 vaccine site at Lee Davis Community Center
A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
Former State Department contractor writes recommendation letters for Afghans seeking asylum
George Brooks helped teach Afghans how to build schools and office buildings. He developed close relationships with several translators who are now in danger and trying to escape the violence.
George Brooks helped teach Afghans how to build schools and office buildings. He developed close relationships with several translators who are now in danger and trying to escape the violence.
Child hospitalizations hit pandemic record
The positivity rate for new COVID-19 cases in children 12 and under is 23%, according to recent data from the Florida Department of Health and medical experts are blaming the delta variant.
The positivity rate for new COVID-19 cases in children 12 and under is 23%, according to recent data from the Florida Department of Health and medical experts are blaming the delta variant.