Lack of exposure to flu, cold viruses during pandemic could put kids at higher risk, doctors warn
As thousands of people return to offices, schools, and packed events, doctors say more sicknesses could start to spread. Medical experts warn that little ones may be the most at risk.
As thousands of people return to offices, schools, and packed events, doctors say more sicknesses could start to spread. Medical experts warn that little ones may be the most at risk.
City council to choose additional member of TPD Citizens Review Board
Activists tried one last time to convince Tampa City Council that it should appoint a majority of members to the Tampa Police Civilian Review Board. Instead, the council voted for a 5-5 split with the mayor, and for both to sign off on an eleventh member appointed by the NAACP.
Activists tried one last time to convince Tampa City Council that it should appoint a majority of members to the Tampa Police Civilian Review Board. Instead, the council voted for a 5-5 split with the mayor, and for both to sign off on an eleventh member appointed by the NAACP.
'They’re trying to kill me': Oneal's father recounts phone call from his son on night of murders
The jury took lots of notes Thursday, paying attention to every witness, especially the testimony from little Ronnie and from Oneal’s father, who got a call from his son the night of the killings.
The jury took lots of notes Thursday, paying attention to every witness, especially the testimony from little Ronnie and from Oneal’s father, who got a call from his son the night of the killings.
Tampa shooting sends one person to hospital, police say
One man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Tampa.
One man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Tampa.
Bay Area residents may pay less for bananas as Port Tampa Bay lands million-dollar deal with Dole
A new deal to bring Dole bananas and pineapples to Port Tampa Bay not only peels back a piece of Tampa history but takes it to a new level. The old banana docks were as familiar as cigar factories to generations of kids who grew up here from the 1920s through the 1970s.
A new deal to bring Dole bananas and pineapples to Port Tampa Bay not only peels back a piece of Tampa history but takes it to a new level. The old banana docks were as familiar as cigar factories to generations of kids who grew up here from the 1920s through the 1970s.
Tampa Bay Cannons love competing despite disadvantages
Ultimate frisbee, while largely considered an underground sport, has been around for a while. There are professional teams across the country, including the Bay area's Tampa Bay Cannons. Playing for the Cannons is an exercise in "for the love of the game."
Ultimate frisbee, while largely considered an underground sport, has been around for a while. There are professional teams across the country, including the Bay area's Tampa Bay Cannons. Playing for the Cannons is an exercise in "for the love of the game."
Ability differences won't stop these new cyclists-in-training
By the end of Friday, a group of Tampa Bay residents living with disabilities will be ready for a lifetime of independent bike riding.
By the end of Friday, a group of Tampa Bay residents living with disabilities will be ready for a lifetime of independent bike riding.
ZooTampa stingray deaths blamed on 'supersaturation;' tank will be redesigned and rebuilt
ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Southwest leaves Tampa travelers temporarily stranded, citing network 'performance issues'
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
USF men's hoops coach out after report detailing 'unacceptable' comments to players
University of South Florida assistant men's basketball coach Tom Herrion is out of a job after an investigation substantiated comments he made that either toed the racial line – or went over it.
University of South Florida assistant men's basketball coach Tom Herrion is out of a job after an investigation substantiated comments he made that either toed the racial line – or went over it.
2 dead, 1 injured in crash on Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured after a crash at the intersection of N Manhattan Avenue and W Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa Tuesday evening.
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured after a crash at the intersection of N Manhattan Avenue and W Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa Tuesday evening.
WestShore Plaza files for bankruptcy; shoppers likely won't notice a difference
Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa was closed for nearly two months, but not nearly as long as other malls owned by the same company. The financial fallout includes chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it won't mean much for employees and shoppers in Tampa.
Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa was closed for nearly two months, but not nearly as long as other malls owned by the same company. The financial fallout includes chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it won't mean much for employees and shoppers in Tampa.
Tampa tourism kicks off spring with record-breaking month
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
Cross Bay Ferry to resume, with year-round service from St. Pete to Tampa
Fans of the Cross Bay Ferry between Tampa and St. Petersburg could see the service year-round over the next few years.
Fans of the Cross Bay Ferry between Tampa and St. Petersburg could see the service year-round over the next few years.
Tampa Bay Restaurant Week kicks off with dozens of local flavors, benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay
If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.
If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.
Police investigate deadly, fiery crash near Tampa International Airport
Tampa police said the one person inside the vehicle did not survive the fire.
Tampa police said the one person inside the vehicle did not survive the fire.
Okinawa veteran, 95, still honors America as Tampa’s 'flag man'
George Hill has been selling and installing American flags for decades and, at age 95, the WWII vet has no plans to retire. "I fought for it. I don't have to say any more," he explained.
George Hill has been selling and installing American flags for decades and, at age 95, the WWII vet has no plans to retire. "I fought for it. I don't have to say any more," he explained.
ZooTampa welcomes baby southern white rhino
A female southern white rhino was born early June 6 at ZooTampa. She is the 8th southern white rhino calf born at the zoo.
A female southern white rhino was born early June 6 at ZooTampa. She is the 8th southern white rhino calf born at the zoo.
Campers get up close and personal with marine life at Florida Aquarium this summer
The Florida Aquarium is hosting a summer camp that includes animal interaction and is divided into different age-groups and interest-specific learning.
The Florida Aquarium is hosting a summer camp that includes animal interaction and is divided into different age-groups and interest-specific learning.
Someone is swiping Ronald McDonald House charity boxes from Bay Area McDonald's
Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay says one person may be behind seven separate thefts of Ronald McDonald House charity boxes since May 26.
Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay says one person may be behind seven separate thefts of Ronald McDonald House charity boxes since May 26.