Bay Area activists take fight for Cuba to Washington as Biden imposes new sanctions
Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.
Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.
Attorney: Accused Tampa looter incompetent to stand trial
Promise Goodwine's attorney claims she's incompetent according to a doctor's evaluation. Prosecutors identified Goodwine as a looter after finding surveillance footage of her stealing from a CVS last summer.
Promise Goodwine's attorney claims she's incompetent according to a doctor's evaluation. Prosecutors identified Goodwine as a looter after finding surveillance footage of her stealing from a CVS last summer.
Lightning’s national anthem singer urges vaccination after being hospitalized with COVID-19
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s national anthem singer for home games, has been admitted to a hospital following a COVID-19 diagnosis and is stressing the importance of getting vaccinated.
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s national anthem singer for home games, has been admitted to a hospital following a COVID-19 diagnosis and is stressing the importance of getting vaccinated.
Travel expert: Destinations like New York, Europe have less summer crowds right now
Some popular travel destinations are packed this summer due to school breaks and vaccines being readily available. Learning how to travel during busy season is necessary for a stress-free trip, expert say.
Some popular travel destinations are packed this summer due to school breaks and vaccines being readily available. Learning how to travel during busy season is necessary for a stress-free trip, expert say.
Push to legalize recreational marijuana gains traction in Florida
A new survey shows a majority of Floridians are in support of it, but organizations are still concerned it may not make the ballot in 2022.
A new survey shows a majority of Floridians are in support of it, but organizations are still concerned it may not make the ballot in 2022.
No timeline for residents to return to soaked Tampa condos after pipe burst
Element residents have spent the last five days living in hotels after a water main break in the downtown apartment high-rise left hundreds displaced.
Element residents have spent the last five days living in hotels after a water main break in the downtown apartment high-rise left hundreds displaced.
Find out if you're owed money from the circuit court clerks
Circuit court clerks around the state are writing up lists of people who are owed money by the courts.
Circuit court clerks around the state are writing up lists of people who are owed money by the courts.
Waterspout spotted in Tampa Bay during Wednesday morning commute
As a line of storms swept across Tampa Bay this morning, commuters spotted a large waterspout swirling over the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge.
As a line of storms swept across Tampa Bay this morning, commuters spotted a large waterspout swirling over the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Oath Keepers member pleads guilty to Capitol riot conspiracy, obstruction
A fourth member of the far-right group Oath Keepers has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the Capitol riot that took place on Jan. 6.
A fourth member of the far-right group Oath Keepers has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the Capitol riot that took place on Jan. 6.
Florida doctors see 87% increase of COVID-19 cases in kids under 12
With rapidly rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Florida, Bay Area doctors are sounding the alarm for the least protected age group, children.
With rapidly rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Florida, Bay Area doctors are sounding the alarm for the least protected age group, children.
Sewage spills around Tampa Bay add fuel to red tide, scientists say
The city says there was a mechanical failure that led to 1,300 gallons of raw sewage to leak near Smacks Bayou. That's around 31st Avenue NE and Maple Street NE.
The city says there was a mechanical failure that led to 1,300 gallons of raw sewage to leak near Smacks Bayou. That's around 31st Avenue NE and Maple Street NE.
Testing for work, travel reveals breakthrough COVID cases, experts say
Florida now leads the nation in new coronavirus cases. The majority are among the unvaccinated, but some folks who are fully vaccinated are also testing positive for COVID-19.
Florida now leads the nation in new coronavirus cases. The majority are among the unvaccinated, but some folks who are fully vaccinated are also testing positive for COVID-19.
Tech job boom in Tampa Bay continues as companies relocate to Sunshine State
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs in the Tampa Bay area, but one of the hottest markets right now is the technology industry. New companies keep moving to Tampa and that adds to the idea of Tampa as a major tech hub.
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs in the Tampa Bay area, but one of the hottest markets right now is the technology industry. New companies keep moving to Tampa and that adds to the idea of Tampa as a major tech hub.
Tampa General Hospital beds filling with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients
New cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are all rising again in Florida, but doctors say the latest surge is different. The patients are younger and this time, it was totally avoidable.
New cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are all rising again in Florida, but doctors say the latest surge is different. The patients are younger and this time, it was totally avoidable.
Tampa micro-school provides individualized learning for ESL students
A brand new micro-school is set to launch next month in Tampa.
A brand new micro-school is set to launch next month in Tampa.
Tampa man gets 8 months in prison for role in Capitol riot; first to be sentenced for a felony
A Tampa man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag became the first Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony, receiving an eight-month prison term.
A Tampa man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag became the first Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony, receiving an eight-month prison term.
Tickets for 2022 Gasparilla festivities go on sale Friday
Pirates will soon be invading Tampa once more. After the 2021 Gasparilla parades were canceled due to the pandemic, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla is getting swashbucklers excited for their triumphant return by announcing the early sale of tickets to next year's festivities, beginning Friday, July 23.
Pirates will soon be invading Tampa once more. After the 2021 Gasparilla parades were canceled due to the pandemic, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla is getting swashbucklers excited for their triumphant return by announcing the early sale of tickets to next year's festivities, beginning Friday, July 23.
Gaze at the stars while beating the heat at Saunders Planetarium
At the Saunders Planetarium at MOSI, you can see the stars, the planets and so much more -- even during the day -- without a worry about the weather.
At the Saunders Planetarium at MOSI, you can see the stars, the planets and so much more -- even during the day -- without a worry about the weather.
Jesuit student turns class project into $10,000 fundraiser to help El Salvador community farm year-round
When Jesuit student Max Jeffrey learned about El Salvador’s struggles with food and crime by writing a class paper, he decided to start a fundraiser to build greenhouses and a water tank irrigation system to help its citizens.
When Jesuit student Max Jeffrey learned about El Salvador’s struggles with food and crime by writing a class paper, he decided to start a fundraiser to build greenhouses and a water tank irrigation system to help its citizens.
More than 1,000 volunteers stuff 30,000 backpacks for Bay Area children in need
More than 1,000 volunteers filled 30,000 backpacks with school supplies, including hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens and pencils and more, for children in need at Amalie Arena on Saturday.
More than 1,000 volunteers filled 30,000 backpacks with school supplies, including hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens and pencils and more, for children in need at Amalie Arena on Saturday.