Post-pandemic economic recovery can be seen with new skyline

The first phase of downtown Tampa's Water Street project is well underway as residents move into Heron, a luxury apartment building, and tenants are about two months away from moving into the project's new 20-story office building.

Realtor offers tips for buying a home amid 'frenzy' in Tampa Bay housing market

You see a house that just hit the market – it checks off all of your boxes – and when you think you’ve made a good offer, it doesn’t pan out.

Judge nixes plea deal for accused Super Bowl streaker

A Tampa judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.

Help wanted: Bay Area hospitality industry facing shortage as demand increases

Hospitality was perhaps the hardest hit industry at the start of the pandemic and now restaurants and bars are hiring -- but many people are not applying. Owners are trying to figure out how to entice workers to even come in for an interview.

I-75 ramp from I-4 closed due to trash fire

The northbound exit ramp for Interstate 75 from Interstate 4 is closed following a fire.

Tampa researchers say de-escalation training at top of community's police reform wish list

Policing changes are at the forefront of the nation, and Tampa researchers are studying what’s at the root of these issues and working with police on how to fix them.

CDC loosens mask guidelines for those fully vaccinated

With more than half of all adults in the U.S. having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is loosening guidelines on who needs to wear a mask and where.

'Psychotic' suspect begs for jail release, but gets mental health treatment instead

"I can’t stand another day in jail, man. It sucks so bad, Judge, you have no idea," pleaded Patrick Macina, accused of breaking into a car and violating his probation.

Family still struggling after father was fatally targeted by driver at random

Pedro Aguerreberry was killed while bicycling with his two sons, a death that's had a ripple of tragic consequences for his family. His mother's mental state is deteriorating, while his sister had a nervous breakdown and took her own life.

4,671 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 36 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,671 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,208,584.

Logrolling dog often steals lumberjack show at Florida State Fair 

Florida State Fair visitors can see lumberjacks in action and try their hand at ax throwing, but many think Gracie, a silver Labrador is the star of the ‘Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show.’

How to safely dispose of unused prescription medications

Dozens dropped off unused prescription drugs at several Bay Area locations on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Johnson and Johnson vaccine returning to Florida FEMA sites Sunday

Up to 3,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be administered at all federally-supported vaccination sites in the state beginning Sunday at 7 a.m., according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

"Justice is a pattern; it's not an event," Black Lives Matter holds Tampa rally, solidarity march

Several hundred Black Lives Matter protestors took to the streets Saturday calling for justice days after the conviction of Derek Chauvin and the passage of a controversial anti-riot bill. 

Tampa police searching for missing man

The Tampa Police Department is asking for help locating Joe Lock, 84, who was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the 3500 block of 26th Av E.

7,411 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 53 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,411 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,203,913.