Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin announces Big Cat Coin 'crypto-purrency' for online tipping
You’ve likely heard of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and this week there’s been a lot of hype around Dogecoin. But how about Catcoin? Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue, is starting her own cryptocurrency.
You’ve likely heard of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and this week there’s been a lot of hype around Dogecoin. But how about Catcoin? Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue, is starting her own cryptocurrency.
'Monster' faced by his victim in court, sentenced to life in prison
Kevin McGruder was convicted in February for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a woman who was giving him a ride to a doctor's appointment. Before his sentencing, she told the court she was lucky to have survived her encounter with "a monster."
Kevin McGruder was convicted in February for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a woman who was giving him a ride to a doctor's appointment. Before his sentencing, she told the court she was lucky to have survived her encounter with "a monster."
Volunteers urge Tampa residents to get vaccines -- and prepare for hurricanes
Volunteers went door-to-door Friday making residents in Tampa's Palmetto Beach community aware of two things: disaster preparedness and COVID preparedness.
Volunteers went door-to-door Friday making residents in Tampa's Palmetto Beach community aware of two things: disaster preparedness and COVID preparedness.
Daughter of Cuban immigrant launches bouquet business that’s blooming all over town
Mother’s Day is just days away and Linda Quinn is banking on people having trouble finding the perfect gift. She says she was inspired by her own mother's work ethic.
Mother’s Day is just days away and Linda Quinn is banking on people having trouble finding the perfect gift. She says she was inspired by her own mother's work ethic.
Tampa targeting Gen-Z with mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Ybor City
City officials in Tampa are hoping to get more young adults vaccinated with a new campaign.
City officials in Tampa are hoping to get more young adults vaccinated with a new campaign.
Nurse reflects on changes after a year of coronavirus
At AdventHealth, the best sign isn't who's still in the intensive care unit on Fletcher Avenue, but who isn't. When COVID-19 first hit Tampa Bay, their COVID ICU filled to more than 50 people. Today, there are only three.
At AdventHealth, the best sign isn't who's still in the intensive care unit on Fletcher Avenue, but who isn't. When COVID-19 first hit Tampa Bay, their COVID ICU filled to more than 50 people. Today, there are only three.
Performances are returning to Straz's Morsani Hall
Next Generation Ballet is performing “Swan Lake” on the stage of Morsani Hall at the Straz Center this weekend. Performers haven’t hit that stage since March 13, 2020, because of the pandemic.
Next Generation Ballet is performing “Swan Lake” on the stage of Morsani Hall at the Straz Center this weekend. Performers haven’t hit that stage since March 13, 2020, because of the pandemic.
Business owners encourage kindness as mask-related aggression increases
With private businesses now having the choice of whether to ask patrons to wear masks, a Bay Area small business owner said she had to put out a special sign to ask customers to treat employees with respect when they enforce the store’s policies.
With private businesses now having the choice of whether to ask patrons to wear masks, a Bay Area small business owner said she had to put out a special sign to ask customers to treat employees with respect when they enforce the store’s policies.
Driver, accused of fatal DUI crash after Gasparilla, fights translator testimony
The last time Tampa celebrated Gasparilla, hundreds soaked up the invasion of beads and booze, including Alexander Jacobson. His day would end in a car crash that killed two people.
The last time Tampa celebrated Gasparilla, hundreds soaked up the invasion of beads and booze, including Alexander Jacobson. His day would end in a car crash that killed two people.
Baby bongo born at ZooTampa helps sustain critically endangered species
ZooTampa welcomed a baby Eastern bongo female at 2:30 a.m. on May 1.
ZooTampa welcomed a baby Eastern bongo female at 2:30 a.m. on May 1.
Tampa PD: 60-year-old man had 100 child porn images on computers
Police said they found 100 images of child porn, displaying nude children between the ages of 2 and 15.
Police said they found 100 images of child porn, displaying nude children between the ages of 2 and 15.
Talented Tampa teen lands record deal – and it all started with a TikTok video
A Tampa teen is lighting up the internet with her voice.
A Tampa teen is lighting up the internet with her voice.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help 100,000 businesses keep doors open
Relief is on the way for 100,000 small businesses across the country with the launch of the Biden Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Relief is on the way for 100,000 small businesses across the country with the launch of the Biden Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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.