4,671 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 36 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,671 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,208,584.

Logrolling dog often steals lumberjack show at Florida State Fair 

Florida State Fair visitors can see lumberjacks in action and try their hand at ax throwing, but many think Gracie, a silver Labrador is the star of the ‘Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show.’

How to safely dispose of unused prescription medications

Dozens dropped off unused prescription drugs at several Bay Area locations on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Johnson and Johnson vaccine returning to Florida FEMA sites Sunday

Up to 3,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be administered at all federally-supported vaccination sites in the state beginning Sunday at 7 a.m., according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

"Justice is a pattern; it's not an event," Black Lives Matter holds Tampa rally, solidarity march

Several hundred Black Lives Matter protestors took to the streets Saturday calling for justice days after the conviction of Derek Chauvin and the passage of a controversial anti-riot bill. 

Tampa police searching for missing man

The Tampa Police Department is asking for help locating Joe Lock, 84, who was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the 3500 block of 26th Av E.

7,411 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 53 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,411 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,203,913.

ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall

With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?

Rays' future is ‘elephant in the room’ as Bay Area celebrates ‘Champion’s Day’

As the Rays, Lightning, Bucs and Rowdies showed off their championship trophies on Friday, the future of Major League Baseball in the Bay Area remained up in the air.

Tampa building catches fire

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Tampa.

Shock G, member of Oakland hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died

Gregory Jacobs, better known under the rap moniker Shock G and frontman of the group Digital Underground, has died, according to his bandmate. He was 57.

Brain training research participants needed for dementia-prevention study

For the last three years, researchers at the University of South Florida have been analyzing the effectiveness of computer games on the brains of older adults and now they need more participants for a study that aims to prove its effectiveness.

Children reap benefits of interacting with rescued animals at Tampa farm

When Armando Gort started his farm in 1994, he had two horses and three goats, but over the years it has grown into an outdoor animal sanctuary and family farm called Horsepower for Kids. 

12-year-old passenger escapes, driver dies after being trapped in SUV overturned in pond

The Tampa Police Department says a 12-year-old girl was able to get out of an SUV that flipped into a pond, however, the driver remained trapped underwater and died Wednesday night. 

BLM Tampa plans march, rally in response to Florida's new anti-riot law

Days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida's anti-riot bill into law, which stiffens penalties for those who participate in violent protests and riots, Black Lives Matter: Tampa plans to be out, peacefully marching in the streets. 

Tampa's first Water Street residents move into new Heron high-rise

We’ve seen the building blocks of Tampa’s new Water Street. Construction workers and towering cranes have been fixtures here for several years. But now, we’re seeing the first residents of Tampa’s new $3-billion downtown district.