New wave of COVID-19 cases in race with first wave of vaccines
Vaccines brought good news in the form of a dropping death rate, but health experts are worried that enough people younger than 55 are not getting vaccinated to really turn the tides on the virus.
Vaccines brought good news in the form of a dropping death rate, but health experts are worried that enough people younger than 55 are not getting vaccinated to really turn the tides on the virus.
City hopes construction apprenticeships usher in new generation of builders
With construction booming in Tampa, city leaders are pushing for apprenticeships to be part of the equation.
With construction booming in Tampa, city leaders are pushing for apprenticeships to be part of the equation.
Woman, baby safe after being held hostage inside Tampa motel for hours
After gunfire and an attempted arson, a tense standoff that lasted for nearly nine hours at a Hillsborough Avenue motel ended with an "extremely agitated" man in custody, while a woman and her baby are safe.
After gunfire and an attempted arson, a tense standoff that lasted for nearly nine hours at a Hillsborough Avenue motel ended with an "extremely agitated" man in custody, while a woman and her baby are safe.
As WrestleMania wraps, WWE moves in at USF
WrestleMania might be over, but the wrestling action continues.
WrestleMania might be over, but the wrestling action continues.
Bay Area cleaning up after deadly storms topple trees, down power lines and damage buildings
Strong storms downed power lines and toppled trees across the Bay Area on Sunday killing at least one person.
Strong storms downed power lines and toppled trees across the Bay Area on Sunday killing at least one person.
FHP: 2 teens arrested for racing after state trooper clocks them speeding 100 mph
Brahian Naguel Muniz, 18, and Braedon Gower, 18, were arrested early Saturday morning after a state trooper says they were traveling 100 miles per hour and racing each other along SR 60 shortly after midnight.
Brahian Naguel Muniz, 18, and Braedon Gower, 18, were arrested early Saturday morning after a state trooper says they were traveling 100 miles per hour and racing each other along SR 60 shortly after midnight.
Pop-up vaccine locations to continue next week after severe weather forces sites to close Sunday
It was a quiet day for COVID-19 vaccine sites across the Bay Area. Many sites sat empty Sunday morning as vaccination efforts were delayed or postponed due to inclement weather.
It was a quiet day for COVID-19 vaccine sites across the Bay Area. Many sites sat empty Sunday morning as vaccination efforts were delayed or postponed due to inclement weather.
5,520 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 7 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,520 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,124,233.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,520 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,124,233.
FHP: 1 killed, 1 critically injured in wrong-way crash on US 41
A 20-year-old woman from Tampa was killed Sunday morning after troopers say she drove the wrong way on US 41 and crashed nearly head-on with another vehicle.
A 20-year-old woman from Tampa was killed Sunday morning after troopers say she drove the wrong way on US 41 and crashed nearly head-on with another vehicle.
Despite rain delays, WrestleMania 37 kicks off at Raymond James Stadium
Wrestling fans have been waiting more than a year for WrestleMania 37, which kicked off Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium. It served as the first in-person WWE event to be held since the beginning of the pandemic.
Wrestling fans have been waiting more than a year for WrestleMania 37, which kicked off Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium. It served as the first in-person WWE event to be held since the beginning of the pandemic.
Man takes donation jar from Autism Awareness Shop and Thrift Store for 2nd time
The Autism Awareness Shop and Thrift Store is searching for a man they say stole a donation jar from their checkout counter twice.
The Autism Awareness Shop and Thrift Store is searching for a man they say stole a donation jar from their checkout counter twice.
6,906 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 46 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,906 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,118,713.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,906 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,118,713.
Bayshore safety remains priority after judge gives 24-year sentence to driver in deadly crash
Following a judge's decision to give a 24-year prison sentence to the defendant in a 2018 crash that killed a mother and her baby, pressure builds in Tampa to make Bayshore Boulevard safer.
Following a judge's decision to give a 24-year prison sentence to the defendant in a 2018 crash that killed a mother and her baby, pressure builds in Tampa to make Bayshore Boulevard safer.
WrestleMania 37: Fans ready for first in-person WWE event since pandemic began
It’s called the grandest stage of them all in pro-wrestling, and it’s in Tampa this weekend. WrestleMania brings the best out of WWE superstars, but the fun starts Friday for fans.
It’s called the grandest stage of them all in pro-wrestling, and it’s in Tampa this weekend. WrestleMania brings the best out of WWE superstars, but the fun starts Friday for fans.
Citing lack of funding, Tampa's popular on-demand ride service to end April 30
The group that helped launch the Downtowner service announced on Friday that the almost-free rides, which recently began charging $1, are coming to an end as funding runs out.
The group that helped launch the Downtowner service announced on Friday that the almost-free rides, which recently began charging $1, are coming to an end as funding runs out.
Historic cigar factory gets modern makeover, keeps heart and soul of Tampa tradition intact
The JC Newman Cigar Company is the only cigar factory in Ybor City that still hand-rolls cigars and it recently opened its doors to show off renovations to the 125-year-old building.
The JC Newman Cigar Company is the only cigar factory in Ybor City that still hand-rolls cigars and it recently opened its doors to show off renovations to the 125-year-old building.
Fla. Supreme Court rejects appeal from convicted Tampa cop-killer
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a man sentenced to death for killing two Tampa police officers during a traffic stop in 2010.
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a man sentenced to death for killing two Tampa police officers during a traffic stop in 2010.
Tampa man arrested for shooting driver who lost control, hitting and killing teen boy
Two months after a 14-year-old Hillsborough County boy was hit by a car and killed, deputies have arrested the man accused of causing the chain reaction that led to his death. Investigators say Jose Ortiz shot at the driver, causing her to lose control and crash into Jason Lopez Jr.
Two months after a 14-year-old Hillsborough County boy was hit by a car and killed, deputies have arrested the man accused of causing the chain reaction that led to his death. Investigators say Jose Ortiz shot at the driver, causing her to lose control and crash into Jason Lopez Jr.
Judge hands down 24-year sentence for driver in Bayshore crash that killed mother, toddler
The wait for justice for the family and loved ones of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt has been excruciating. After nearly three years, the man accused of killing the young mother and her toddler on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, 6 years short of the maximum of 30.
The wait for justice for the family and loved ones of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt has been excruciating. After nearly three years, the man accused of killing the young mother and her toddler on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, 6 years short of the maximum of 30.
Bay Area indy wrestling gets boost ahead of WrestleMania
For independent or "indy" wrestlers like 22-year-old Daniel Garcia, smaller shows like the ones in Ybor City this week are his moment in the sun.
For independent or "indy" wrestlers like 22-year-old Daniel Garcia, smaller shows like the ones in Ybor City this week are his moment in the sun.