Finding volunteers for clinical trials proves difficult, even during a pandemic
People reach for medicine every day without a second thought about how it came to them, but those drugs, vaccines, and medical treatments all go through clinical trials to test them first.
People reach for medicine every day without a second thought about how it came to them, but those drugs, vaccines, and medical treatments all go through clinical trials to test them first.
Tampa Pride is first in country for 2021
Tampa Pride in Ybor City is not only the community’s first event and parade since the pandemic, but it’s also the first pride celebration in the country.
Tampa Pride in Ybor City is not only the community’s first event and parade since the pandemic, but it’s also the first pride celebration in the country.
'A piece of art': Tampa doctor's Babe Ruth baseball card could become most expensive ever sold
The baseball card collection of the late Dr. Thomas Newman is expected to go for more than $20 million at auction next month. The collection’s crown jewel is an ultra-rare 1933 Babe Ruth card; finding one is "like winning the lottery," one expert says.
The baseball card collection of the late Dr. Thomas Newman is expected to go for more than $20 million at auction next month. The collection’s crown jewel is an ultra-rare 1933 Babe Ruth card; finding one is "like winning the lottery," one expert says.
Incoming University of Tampa students scrambling for place to live
They say they were "guaranteed" housing by the University of Tampa, but a growing list of incoming freshmen are now searching for a place to live after being told the housing they were promised is now very unlikely.
They say they were "guaranteed" housing by the University of Tampa, but a growing list of incoming freshmen are now searching for a place to live after being told the housing they were promised is now very unlikely.
Power to the pedal: Tampa residents head to work by bike to highlight health, safety
Dozens of Tampa residents clocked in at work Friday after pedaling downtown for National Bike to Work Day.
Dozens of Tampa residents clocked in at work Friday after pedaling downtown for National Bike to Work Day.
Bobcat kittens adopted by Carole Baskin, Big Cat Rescue after mom passes
Three bobcat kittens were orphaned after their mom was hit by a car earlier this month. They were rescued and a famous family is now taking them in.
Three bobcat kittens were orphaned after their mom was hit by a car earlier this month. They were rescued and a famous family is now taking them in.
Some normalcy: Concerts and festivals returning to Tampa Bay
As more people get vaccinated, concerts and festivals are on their way back.
As more people get vaccinated, concerts and festivals are on their way back.
Playoffs back at home help businesses rebound
Local bars and restaurants missed out on a lot of business during last season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs because games were played in a “bubble” in Canada.
Local bars and restaurants missed out on a lot of business during last season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs because games were played in a “bubble” in Canada.
Tampa PD expands scope of citizen's review board
More reform measures came Thursday to the way Tampa handles police oversight after the city’s police chief and the mayor announced changes to the citizen’s review board.
More reform measures came Thursday to the way Tampa handles police oversight after the city’s police chief and the mayor announced changes to the citizen’s review board.
UT officials say 'human error' left hundreds of 'heartbroken' students without on-campus housing
Hundreds of students who were hoping to live on-campus at the University of Tampa recently learned that they don’t have a place to stay -- despite a December email from the school that said "housing is guaranteed."
Hundreds of students who were hoping to live on-campus at the University of Tampa recently learned that they don’t have a place to stay -- despite a December email from the school that said "housing is guaranteed."
Tampa PD: 15-year-old killed, 3 others injured by DUI driver in Gandy crash
A 15-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured by a suspected DUI driver in an early morning crash on the Gandy Bridge in Tampa, police said.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured by a suspected DUI driver in an early morning crash on the Gandy Bridge in Tampa, police said.
What's next for more than 50,000 Florida homeowners dropped by insurance
With state approval, three Florida companies will drop home insurance policies for more than 50,000 homeowners just as hurricane season starts. Insurance experts said roofing schemes, more hurricane claims, and lawsuits are all to blame.
With state approval, three Florida companies will drop home insurance policies for more than 50,000 homeowners just as hurricane season starts. Insurance experts said roofing schemes, more hurricane claims, and lawsuits are all to blame.
Families without access to computers benefit from recycled electronics drive
AMRoC Fab Lab inside University Mall is hosting an electronics recycling event on May 22 in conjunction with eSmart Recycling to benefit families without access to computers.
AMRoC Fab Lab inside University Mall is hosting an electronics recycling event on May 22 in conjunction with eSmart Recycling to benefit families without access to computers.
Escambia County kidnapping video: Expert explains girl's life-saving reaction
Watching the Escambia County kidnapping attempt, Anthony Kuntz catches some details that may be valuable to all parents. Though seemingly minor things, the South Tampa martial arts instructor says it’s likely what saved the 11-year-old’s life.
Watching the Escambia County kidnapping attempt, Anthony Kuntz catches some details that may be valuable to all parents. Though seemingly minor things, the South Tampa martial arts instructor says it’s likely what saved the 11-year-old’s life.
City of Tampa, Florida Aquarium giving out free tickets to those who get COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday
The City of Tampa and the Florida Aquarium are partnering up to give out free tickets to those who get a COVID-19 vaccine during a four-hour event on Wednesday.
The City of Tampa and the Florida Aquarium are partnering up to give out free tickets to those who get a COVID-19 vaccine during a four-hour event on Wednesday.
South Tampa staple Kojak's closing to make way for apartment complex
Chris Forney started helping in his BBQ restaurant when he was 12. As the woods got smaller and the city closed in, developers came calling. Now they've made Forney an offer he can't refuse.
Chris Forney started helping in his BBQ restaurant when he was 12. As the woods got smaller and the city closed in, developers came calling. Now they've made Forney an offer he can't refuse.
Big Mike, beloved fixture in Bay Area nightlife, dies after battle with COVID-19
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
Tampa doctor's collection of rare baseball cards could break auction records
Outside of his day job as a neurologist in Tampa, Dr. Thomas Newman had a secret passion. He was a baseball card collector, owning some of the rarest cards on Earth. Soon, new collectors will be able to share in it as well -- for a price.
Outside of his day job as a neurologist in Tampa, Dr. Thomas Newman had a secret passion. He was a baseball card collector, owning some of the rarest cards on Earth. Soon, new collectors will be able to share in it as well -- for a price.
Tampa woman, accused of drowning daughter, plans insanity defense
Investigators say Shakayla Denson dragged her 4-year-old daughter into the river in 2018 and let her drown. She was initially sent to state hospital for treatment but doctors have since found her competent to stand trial.
Investigators say Shakayla Denson dragged her 4-year-old daughter into the river in 2018 and let her drown. She was initially sent to state hospital for treatment but doctors have since found her competent to stand trial.
Pandemic packs even more cars onto Tampa's crowded roads
Traffic data shows 40 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas are more congested on weekday afternoons than they were before the pandemic and Tampa is near the top of the list, where vehicle trips are 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Traffic data shows 40 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas are more congested on weekday afternoons than they were before the pandemic and Tampa is near the top of the list, where vehicle trips are 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels.