Teen to become youngest USF graduate

Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.

Columbia's general manager reflects on more than 50-year career at legacy restaurant

He's as much of a staple at Florida's oldest restaurant, Columbia in Ybor City, as the establishment's famous 1905 salad. General Manager George Guito has been devoted to the historic restaurant for more than half a century, since 1962.

Trucking industry in desperate need of drivers

If you're looking for a job, you should know the trucking industry is desperate for drivers right now. The need is so dire a shortage of tanker-truck drivers could have some gas stations running on empty this summer.

Tampa Bay travel industry holding job fair ahead of expected rush of tourists

Restrictions dropping around the country have people packing their bags for a summer vacation, and Tampa Bay’s airports are hiring to help meet the demand.

Driver accused of killing cousin in DUI crash to remain in jail

Court documents show Jennifer Carvajal, 24, was going 111 miles per hour just before she lost control and the car she was driving went airborne.

MacDill pilots honor family, history, country with aircraft nose art designs

Pilots painting art on the nose of their airplanes is an art form as old as the aircraft themselves. Pilots at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa unveiled their own Monday morning.

'Travel and Tourism Week' kicks off in Bay Area

Visit Tampa Bay and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater are working with the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate the "power of travel" for national travel and tourism week.

3,841 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 29 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,841 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,242,778.

Who is dying from COVID-19?

The proportion of those dying of COVID-19 is trending younger. "A lot of them have no underlying conditions. Often the ones that die have an underlying condition, but many of the seriously ill ones do not," says an ICU doctor.

COVID slide raises questions for kids with learning disabilities

Kids and parents have struggled to keep students up-to-date on their school work during a year of pandemic closures and online learning. Experts say children with learning disabilities have been hurt the most.

Ahead of Shock G's funeral, Money B remembers better days with Digital Underground co-founder

More than 30 years after their career began, Ronald 'Money B' Brooks is preparing for the funeral of his friend and Digital Underground co-founder, Gregory 'Shock G' Jacobs. Police records show Jacobs was struggling with drug use.

Judge sentences hit-and-run driver to jail, community service in crash trauma center

As part of Jeremiah Jimerson's plea agreement, he will also serve 6 years in jail plus 60 months probation, which includes volunteering at a trauma hospital where car crash victims are treated.

Tampa Bay residents from India 'helpless,' watching COVID crisis unfold

The nightmare scenario Americans once feared is happening in India; a ventilator shortage, jammed intensive care units, and deaths faster than bodies can be buried.

ZooTampa vaccinates animals against COVID-19

People are not the only ones who can contract COVID-19; animals can also become infected with the virus, too.

Large Bay Area company recognizes benefits of permanent work-from-home setup

Kforce is a staffing and professional services company that employs around 600 people in Ybor City. The company says it will acquire a new headquarters building with a smaller footprint as more employees work from home.

Plant City man shoots self after chasing ex-girlfriend to Tampa gas station, FHP says

Troopers say the report of a shooting at a South Tampa intersection turned out to be a Plant City man attempting to take his own life after chasing his ex-girlfriend down Interstate 275 Thursday morning.