Economic boom leads to shortages, inflation as Florida bounces back from pandemic
The economy is bouncing back quickly now that more people are getting vaccinated and returning to normalcy. But a quick economic boom could have some ramifications.
The economy is bouncing back quickly now that more people are getting vaccinated and returning to normalcy. But a quick economic boom could have some ramifications.
Van crashes into Fowler Ave. restaurant, injuring 5
At least five people are injured and one person is in the hospital after a van plowed through a Tampa restaurant. The crash happened at the First Watch on Fowler Avenue in Tampa around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
At least five people are injured and one person is in the hospital after a van plowed through a Tampa restaurant. The crash happened at the First Watch on Fowler Avenue in Tampa around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Tampa photography exhibit features candid family moments
Professional photographer Agueda Sanfiz is excited to be taking part in the documentary family photography exhibit called "Picture (I'm) Perfect" at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa.
Professional photographer Agueda Sanfiz is excited to be taking part in the documentary family photography exhibit called "Picture (I'm) Perfect" at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa.
Tampa aims for return of 'Honor to the Mothers of the World'
Outside a Tampa city warehouse, strapped in a crate, is an odd place to find a statue with a long history. Decades ago, families would come to the statue on Mother’s Day and lay flowers at her feet.
Outside a Tampa city warehouse, strapped in a crate, is an odd place to find a statue with a long history. Decades ago, families would come to the statue on Mother’s Day and lay flowers at her feet.
Live music comes to downtown Tampa for 21st Annual Black Heritage Festival
Live music is coming to Downtown Tampa on Mother’s Day weekend.
Live music is coming to Downtown Tampa on Mother’s Day weekend.
Easing restrictions before everyone is vaccinated could backfire, experts warn
With Florida’s COVID-19 restrictions now out the door, some public health experts are concerned about potential fallout from easing up too soon before enough people are vaccinated.
With Florida’s COVID-19 restrictions now out the door, some public health experts are concerned about potential fallout from easing up too soon before enough people are vaccinated.
Pfizer on verge of vaccine authorization for 12- to 15-year-olds
Plant City High School student Emmitt Allen can hardly wait for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which may be on the verge of becoming available to young people, ages 12 to 15.
Plant City High School student Emmitt Allen can hardly wait for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which may be on the verge of becoming available to young people, ages 12 to 15.
Teen to become youngest USF graduate
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Columbia's general manager reflects on more than 50-year career at legacy restaurant
He's as much of a staple at Florida's oldest restaurant, Columbia in Ybor City, as the establishment's famous 1905 salad. General Manager George Guito has been devoted to the historic restaurant for more than half a century, since 1962.
He's as much of a staple at Florida's oldest restaurant, Columbia in Ybor City, as the establishment's famous 1905 salad. General Manager George Guito has been devoted to the historic restaurant for more than half a century, since 1962.
Trucking industry in desperate need of drivers
If you're looking for a job, you should know the trucking industry is desperate for drivers right now. The need is so dire a shortage of tanker-truck drivers could have some gas stations running on empty this summer.
If you're looking for a job, you should know the trucking industry is desperate for drivers right now. The need is so dire a shortage of tanker-truck drivers could have some gas stations running on empty this summer.
Tampa Bay travel industry holding job fair ahead of expected rush of tourists
Restrictions dropping around the country have people packing their bags for a summer vacation, and Tampa Bay’s airports are hiring to help meet the demand.
Restrictions dropping around the country have people packing their bags for a summer vacation, and Tampa Bay’s airports are hiring to help meet the demand.
Driver accused of killing cousin in DUI crash to remain in jail
Court documents show Jennifer Carvajal, 24, was going 111 miles per hour just before she lost control and the car she was driving went airborne.
Court documents show Jennifer Carvajal, 24, was going 111 miles per hour just before she lost control and the car she was driving went airborne.
Bay Area performer finds new passion in teaching after pandemic forced her off the stage
For more than a year, the lights have been off and performers have been out of work at theaters across the country.
For more than a year, the lights have been off and performers have been out of work at theaters across the country.
MacDill pilots honor family, history, country with aircraft nose art designs
Pilots painting art on the nose of their airplanes is an art form as old as the aircraft themselves. Pilots at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa unveiled their own Monday morning.
Pilots painting art on the nose of their airplanes is an art form as old as the aircraft themselves. Pilots at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa unveiled their own Monday morning.
Man 'upset about an argument regarding a dog' arrested after barricading himself in Tampa home: police
After several hours of negotiating with a barricaded man, Tampa police said the 31-year-old was finally in custody Monday morning.
After several hours of negotiating with a barricaded man, Tampa police said the 31-year-old was finally in custody Monday morning.
'Travel and Tourism Week' kicks off in Bay Area
Visit Tampa Bay and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater are working with the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate the "power of travel" for national travel and tourism week.
Visit Tampa Bay and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater are working with the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate the "power of travel" for national travel and tourism week.
3,841 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 29 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,841 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,242,778.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,841 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,242,778.
Replacing the iconic metal roof of Tampa's tallest building is not for the faint of heart
At 42 stories, 100 North Tampa is the tallest building on Florida's west coast, so to put a new roof on that building, you can't be afraid of heights.
At 42 stories, 100 North Tampa is the tallest building on Florida's west coast, so to put a new roof on that building, you can't be afraid of heights.
Who is dying from COVID-19?
The proportion of those dying of COVID-19 is trending younger. "A lot of them have no underlying conditions. Often the ones that die have an underlying condition, but many of the seriously ill ones do not," says an ICU doctor.
The proportion of those dying of COVID-19 is trending younger. "A lot of them have no underlying conditions. Often the ones that die have an underlying condition, but many of the seriously ill ones do not," says an ICU doctor.
COVID slide raises questions for kids with learning disabilities
Kids and parents have struggled to keep students up-to-date on their school work during a year of pandemic closures and online learning. Experts say children with learning disabilities have been hurt the most.
Kids and parents have struggled to keep students up-to-date on their school work during a year of pandemic closures and online learning. Experts say children with learning disabilities have been hurt the most.