Candlelight vigil held for Bay Area nurses
Countless nurses who worked on the frontlines of the pandemic lost their lives to the virus they were fighting, and other nurses held vigils around the country Wednesday to honor them.
Countless nurses who worked on the frontlines of the pandemic lost their lives to the virus they were fighting, and other nurses held vigils around the country Wednesday to honor them.
Abuse charges dropped after medical evidence clears Tampa foster mom
Amanda Gary was arrested over three years ago and charged with aggravated child abuse after investigators say a foster baby's leg was broken. But medical tests have now revealed the true cause of the injury.
Amanda Gary was arrested over three years ago and charged with aggravated child abuse after investigators say a foster baby's leg was broken. But medical tests have now revealed the true cause of the injury.
Tampa woman faces life in prison for selling drugs to man who overdosed
Joamary Rosario pleaded guilty to selling drugs that led to a man's fatal overdose. She faces the possibility of life in prison.
Joamary Rosario pleaded guilty to selling drugs that led to a man's fatal overdose. She faces the possibility of life in prison.
First graduates of USF's accelerated nursing degree program boost struggling workforce
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
Tampa police remember 32 officers killed in the line of duty
National Police Week 2021 arrived in the wake of unprecedented pressure on law enforcement officers. Amid movements to defund police and budget cuts at large, metropolitan departments, Florida is on track for one of the deadliest years for police officers.
National Police Week 2021 arrived in the wake of unprecedented pressure on law enforcement officers. Amid movements to defund police and budget cuts at large, metropolitan departments, Florida is on track for one of the deadliest years for police officers.
Tampa Bay true crime files: Woman allegedly duped by psychic to extort husband's money
The flashy headlines called her a gold digger. At 78, Tampa businessman Richard Rappaport was 50 years older than Lin Halfon when the two secretly tied the knot, but what no one knew was their marriage was a bit crowded.
The flashy headlines called her a gold digger. At 78, Tampa businessman Richard Rappaport was 50 years older than Lin Halfon when the two secretly tied the knot, but what no one knew was their marriage was a bit crowded.
Tampa PD: Dunkin Donuts customer who used racial slur dies after being punched by employee
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
Judge revokes probation for sex suspect's bad behavior
Racial slurs, flashing residents, and picking fights: That's some of the bad behavior Carol Beamon is accused of.
Racial slurs, flashing residents, and picking fights: That's some of the bad behavior Carol Beamon is accused of.
Gas shortages not expected in Central Florida, despite pipeline disruption
Gas pumps are empty at stations up and down the East Coast, and even into northern Florida. But there is still plenty of gas in the Bay Area, and experts don't expect prices to jump.
Gas pumps are empty at stations up and down the East Coast, and even into northern Florida. But there is still plenty of gas in the Bay Area, and experts don't expect prices to jump.
Tampa man arrested after pistol-whipping neighbor, barricading himself inside home, police say
After several hours, Tampa police said a man who barricaded himself inside a home was in custody.
After several hours, Tampa police said a man who barricaded himself inside a home was in custody.
Florida launches new emergency rental assistance program
More help is on the way for people in Florida who are potentially facing eviction due to the pandemic. Monday, the state launched a new $800 million dollar emergency rental assistance program. It could be one of the last remaining protections after a federal judge ruled the nationwide ban on eviction unconstitutional.
More help is on the way for people in Florida who are potentially facing eviction due to the pandemic. Monday, the state launched a new $800 million dollar emergency rental assistance program. It could be one of the last remaining protections after a federal judge ruled the nationwide ban on eviction unconstitutional.
Workout for free in downtown Tampa
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is making it easier for people to get fit in Tampa, offering free group fitness classes 4 days a week.
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is making it easier for people to get fit in Tampa, offering free group fitness classes 4 days a week.
Repeat DUI manslaughter suspect to stay in jail after deadly dealership crash
A woman accused of driving while intoxicated, crashing into a Tampa dealership lot, and killing one of her passengers will remain behind bars at the Falkenburg Road Jail after a judge agreed she should be held without bond.
A woman accused of driving while intoxicated, crashing into a Tampa dealership lot, and killing one of her passengers will remain behind bars at the Falkenburg Road Jail after a judge agreed she should be held without bond.
‘It’s OK to not be OK’: During pandemic, more seek help with mental health
Life has changed over the past year. We've masked up and practiced social distancing. Many of us worked from home, separated ourselves from loved ones, missed out on big events and experienced difficult losses. It's taken a big toll mentally and emotionally.
Life has changed over the past year. We've masked up and practiced social distancing. Many of us worked from home, separated ourselves from loved ones, missed out on big events and experienced difficult losses. It's taken a big toll mentally and emotionally.
3,231 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 31 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,231 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,69,806.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,231 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,69,806.
Thousands of USF graduates come together for in-person commencement
Nearly 3,000 graduates from the University of South Florida came together for the 123rd commencement.
Nearly 3,000 graduates from the University of South Florida came together for the 123rd commencement.
Will we need booster shots?
The CDC says it is preparing for the possibility that booster shots will be needed later this year.
The CDC says it is preparing for the possibility that booster shots will be needed later this year.
3,977 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 65 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,977 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,266,575.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,977 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,266,575.
Cruise lines threaten to leave Florida over vaccine passport ban
Fallout continues from Governor Ron DeSantis’ on vaccine passports with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO threatening to leave the state if the company can’t do vaccination checks.
Fallout continues from Governor Ron DeSantis’ on vaccine passports with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO threatening to leave the state if the company can’t do vaccination checks.
Shot for a shot: Tampa gives $5 vouchers for Ybor City bars to anyone getting J&J vaccine
The city of Tampa is turning its focus on getting young people vaccinated against COVID-19 by bringing shots to them in places they're likely to already be – like Ybor City on a Friday night.
The city of Tampa is turning its focus on getting young people vaccinated against COVID-19 by bringing shots to them in places they're likely to already be – like Ybor City on a Friday night.