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.

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.

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.

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.

Wet road blamed in I-275 truck crash

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.