Meet the Tampa Bay History Center’s first Curator of Black History
Fred Hearns lived Tampa history years before the Tampa Bay History Center was built on the waterfront in Channelside. Now he’s the Tampa Bay History Center’s first Curator of Black History.
Fred Hearns lived Tampa history years before the Tampa Bay History Center was built on the waterfront in Channelside. Now he’s the Tampa Bay History Center’s first Curator of Black History.
University-area apartments evacuated after crash causes gas leak
Three apartment buildings in the USF area have been evacuated after a car crash caused a gas leak.
Three apartment buildings in the USF area have been evacuated after a car crash caused a gas leak.
Hillsborough vaccination, testing sites swap locations, doubling daily shot distribution
To ease frustration and long lines at the state-run vaccination site in Hillsborough County, the site is moving locations from the parking lot of the University Mall to a lot outside of Raymond James Stadium.
To ease frustration and long lines at the state-run vaccination site in Hillsborough County, the site is moving locations from the parking lot of the University Mall to a lot outside of Raymond James Stadium.
Who shot Kivontae Love? Detectives seeking tips in 2019 unsolved Tampa murder
Hillsborough County detectives are asking for help identifying the suspect or suspects who shot and killed Kivontae Love in 2019.
Hillsborough County detectives are asking for help identifying the suspect or suspects who shot and killed Kivontae Love in 2019.
Clothes dryer sparks fire at Aloft hotel in Midtown, firefighters say
Guests staying at the Aloft hotel in Midtown were evacuated Saturday night after a clothes dryer caught fire, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Guests staying at the Aloft hotel in Midtown were evacuated Saturday night after a clothes dryer caught fire, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Birds, bees, butterflies have new home thanks to Tampa Housing Authority
The Tampa Housing Authority paused its typical construction in the Encore! District to install something for a different type of resident.
The Tampa Housing Authority paused its typical construction in the Encore! District to install something for a different type of resident.
More than half of Florida seniors vaccinated for COVID-19
More than half of all Florida seniors have now been vaccinated for COVID-19, an important milestone in Florida’s "Seniors First" plan to vaccinate its most vulnerable citizens. Florida reached the 50% mark on Friday, according to figures released Saturday on the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 website.
More than half of all Florida seniors have now been vaccinated for COVID-19, an important milestone in Florida’s "Seniors First" plan to vaccinate its most vulnerable citizens. Florida reached the 50% mark on Friday, according to figures released Saturday on the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 website.
FHP: Motorcyclist killed after slamming into truck tractor
A 38-year-old man from Winter Haven was killed early Sunday morning when his motorcycle crashed into a truck tractor, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 38-year-old man from Winter Haven was killed early Sunday morning when his motorcycle crashed into a truck tractor, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Is the end in sight? Health experts optimistic about Florida’s COVID trend
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases in Florida is half of what the numbers were at the start of 2021, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases in Florida is half of what the numbers were at the start of 2021, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
5,459 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 110 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,459 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,903,682.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,459 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,903,682.
Drive Dale Mabry south of Gandy? Prepare for U-turns, lane closures
Big changes are coming to the traffic flow along South Dale Mabry Highway.
Big changes are coming to the traffic flow along South Dale Mabry Highway.
Competitive cornhole boosts benefits for Tampa Bay area
Cornhole has become a cash sport that means big bucks for players and cities.
Cornhole has become a cash sport that means big bucks for players and cities.
Why single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine shouldn’t be scoffed at if available
Johnson and Johnson's single-dose vaccine may have less percentage of effectiveness compared to Pfizer and Moderna, but experts said you shouldn’t turn it down if you’re eligible to get the shot.
Johnson and Johnson's single-dose vaccine may have less percentage of effectiveness compared to Pfizer and Moderna, but experts said you shouldn’t turn it down if you’re eligible to get the shot.
Accused double murderer Steven Lorenzo once again claims legal sabotage by prosecutor
Steven Lorenzo, who is accused of the gruesome murders of Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz in 2003 claims the prosecution is hiding evidence and wants the trial delayed.
Steven Lorenzo, who is accused of the gruesome murders of Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz in 2003 claims the prosecution is hiding evidence and wants the trial delayed.
12-year-old girl arrested, accused of selling stun guns on Tampa middle school campus
Tampa police arrested a 12-year-old girl accused of bringing stun guns to school to sell to her fellow classmates.
Tampa police arrested a 12-year-old girl accused of bringing stun guns to school to sell to her fellow classmates.
Deaf, mute man 'scarred' after Tampa attack, mother says
Speaking to FOX 13 through the help of a translator, a woman we’ll call Maria says a recent attack on her 25-year-old deaf and mute son has left him scarred.
Speaking to FOX 13 through the help of a translator, a woman we’ll call Maria says a recent attack on her 25-year-old deaf and mute son has left him scarred.
Bucs' Antoine Winfield Jr. turns NFL's taunting fine into donation to Tampa middle school
Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. received a taunting fine during the Super Bowl, but decided to turn it into a positive by donating the same amount to Young Middle School in East Tampa. The team matched his donation, meaning the school will receive more than $15,000.
Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. received a taunting fine during the Super Bowl, but decided to turn it into a positive by donating the same amount to Young Middle School in East Tampa. The team matched his donation, meaning the school will receive more than $15,000.
Tampa photographer turns talents to activism, capturing Black history in the making
Photographer Ashley Canay spends her days capturing the precious moments of people's lives, but as outrage over the death of George Floyd sparked cultural movements, she turned her camera to document history in the making.
Photographer Ashley Canay spends her days capturing the precious moments of people's lives, but as outrage over the death of George Floyd sparked cultural movements, she turned her camera to document history in the making.
Troubled University Mall vaccination site moving to Raymond James Stadium Monday
State officials promised all vaccine reservations initially made for the University Mall site will be honored at Raymond James Stadium on Monday..
State officials promised all vaccine reservations initially made for the University Mall site will be honored at Raymond James Stadium on Monday..
One dead following possible Tampa shooting
Police are investigating the death of a possible shooting victim in Tampa.
Police are investigating the death of a possible shooting victim in Tampa.