When -- and how -- the pandemic could become endemic
The vaccines are expected to help put the world on track to a sense of normal again and push COVID-19 into the background, but plenty of people want to know exactly when the pandemic will end.
The vaccines are expected to help put the world on track to a sense of normal again and push COVID-19 into the background, but plenty of people want to know exactly when the pandemic will end.
Port Tampa Bay ready for cruises to sail in October
Port Tampa Bay is preparing for cruises to set sail this October, just as a judge said cruise lines are allowed to require proof passengers have been vaccinated.
Port Tampa Bay is preparing for cruises to set sail this October, just as a judge said cruise lines are allowed to require proof passengers have been vaccinated.
USF documents historic Tampa with innovative laser scanner technology
The Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information at USF uses laser scanners and other digital equipment to make detailed images of threatened and historical sites around the world.
The Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information at USF uses laser scanners and other digital equipment to make detailed images of threatened and historical sites around the world.
Vaccine-wary Floridians line up for monoclonal antibody treatment after testing positive for virus
One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.
One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.
Black Cemetery Network tracking lost African American graves across the country
A new national center for information on African American cemeteries that were covered over by buildings or parking lots is working to document and honor Florida's lost Black Cemeteries.
A new national center for information on African American cemeteries that were covered over by buildings or parking lots is working to document and honor Florida's lost Black Cemeteries.
Woman turns late-night cookie craving into booming business
Cookie Munchers sells edible cookie dough, freshly-baked cakes, pints of ice cream and cookies the size of a person’s face. The owner came up with the concept when she had a late-night cookie craving and nothing was open.
Cookie Munchers sells edible cookie dough, freshly-baked cakes, pints of ice cream and cookies the size of a person’s face. The owner came up with the concept when she had a late-night cookie craving and nothing was open.
'Compassion fatigue' setting in for Tampa Bay area healthcare workers
Doctors around the country are sharing their frustration as more unvaccinated people show up in emergency rooms with COVID-19 while a safe and effective vaccine is available.
Doctors around the country are sharing their frustration as more unvaccinated people show up in emergency rooms with COVID-19 while a safe and effective vaccine is available.
Tampa's historic Cass Street Bridge, streetcar line to benefit from Invest in America Act funds
Tampa’s historic Cass Street Bridge and streetcar line would get a piece of Tampa’s $20 million dollar share of federal infrastructure money from the Invest in America Act.
Tampa’s historic Cass Street Bridge and streetcar line would get a piece of Tampa’s $20 million dollar share of federal infrastructure money from the Invest in America Act.
'Continuous mass casualty situation': Hospital workers reach breaking point across Tampa Bay
Healthcare workers are exhausted, stretched thin, and working to save lives 18 months after the pandemic began. Now, some of them are sharing their stories in hopes of encouraging the holdouts to get vaccinated.
Healthcare workers are exhausted, stretched thin, and working to save lives 18 months after the pandemic began. Now, some of them are sharing their stories in hopes of encouraging the holdouts to get vaccinated.
Publix opens downtown, welcoming new Water Street residents
Tampa’s downtown Water Street Project has another new addition. A Publix Greenwise store opened Thursday morning.
Tampa’s downtown Water Street Project has another new addition. A Publix Greenwise store opened Thursday morning.
Man in custody after pointing gun at Tampa officer
A man is in custody after Tampa police say he pointed a gun at an officer. The officer fired his weapon at the man. No one was injured.
A man is in custody after Tampa police say he pointed a gun at an officer. The officer fired his weapon at the man. No one was injured.
Consumer alert: Scammers take advantage of QR code-comeback
QR stands for quick response. You scan the box-shaped code using your phone’s camera and seconds later, a link will open. Privacy experts say con artists are now using this technology to scam people.
QR stands for quick response. You scan the box-shaped code using your phone’s camera and seconds later, a link will open. Privacy experts say con artists are now using this technology to scam people.
The Henry eases, but doesn’t solve, University of Tampa's housing shortage
Move-in day comes as a relief for many students at the University of Tampa who were unsure if they would find a place to live.
Move-in day comes as a relief for many students at the University of Tampa who were unsure if they would find a place to live.
Nursing home advocates worry vaccine requirement could leave facilities understaffed
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
How boosters will work: Doctors prepare for third vaccine doses for all Americans
Federal health officials announced Wednesday third doses of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all vaccinated people eight months after their second dose starting September 20, and Tampa Bay public health experts are weighing on what that means for the public.
Federal health officials announced Wednesday third doses of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all vaccinated people eight months after their second dose starting September 20, and Tampa Bay public health experts are weighing on what that means for the public.
Outdoor workers, companies suffer more days lost to extreme heat: study
A new study says the impact of climate change on outdoor workers is causing lost days of work, lost wages, and lost income for businesses that rely on them.
A new study says the impact of climate change on outdoor workers is causing lost days of work, lost wages, and lost income for businesses that rely on them.
New variants concern health officials as factors impacting booster shots evolve
Doctors are working out how to get FDA-authorized third doses into immuno-compromised people to protect them against COVID-19, as the federal government considers booster shots for the rest of the general public in an evolving pandemic.
Doctors are working out how to get FDA-authorized third doses into immuno-compromised people to protect them against COVID-19, as the federal government considers booster shots for the rest of the general public in an evolving pandemic.
Off-duty officer may have saved lives after confronting gunman angry he was evicted, police say
An off-duty officer rushed into the unknown Monday night when he heard gunshots coming from a downtown Tampa apartment complex, potentially saving lives in the process.
An off-duty officer rushed into the unknown Monday night when he heard gunshots coming from a downtown Tampa apartment complex, potentially saving lives in the process.
Afghanistan veteran devastated over country's fate
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
Veterans seek crisis counseling as violence unfolds in Afghanistan
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.