Tampa college student's invention could save women from sexual assault
A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.
A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.
Vietnam veteran pulls through, prepares to come home after 6-month COVID-19 battle
A healthy recovery is what everyone hopes for when they're diagnosed with COVID-19. For one Bay Area veteran, it didn't come easy, but after six months in the hospital and six weeks on a ventilator, his family is now preparing to welcome him home.
A healthy recovery is what everyone hopes for when they're diagnosed with COVID-19. For one Bay Area veteran, it didn't come easy, but after six months in the hospital and six weeks on a ventilator, his family is now preparing to welcome him home.
Accused stalker blames news coverage has 'prejudiced' his case
Accused stalker John Matthews says media coverage of his case is hampering his ability to have a fair trial.
Accused stalker John Matthews says media coverage of his case is hampering his ability to have a fair trial.
Bay Area victim sues Robinhood over GameStop trading 'limits'
A Tampa Bay law firm is joining a barrage of lawsuits against the Robinhood stock trading app, saying it improperly stopped investors from trading shares of GameStop during last week's surge.
A Tampa Bay law firm is joining a barrage of lawsuits against the Robinhood stock trading app, saying it improperly stopped investors from trading shares of GameStop during last week's surge.
A toast to Brady: Tampa artist blowtorches image of Bucs' QB onto bread ahead of Super Bowl
A local artist is turning sliced bread into Super Bowl-themed art ahead of the big game this weekend.
A local artist is turning sliced bread into Super Bowl-themed art ahead of the big game this weekend.
Waterway safety among top priorities during Super Bowl
On the water around Tampa, law enforcement boats are everywhere ahead of the Super Bowl.
On the water around Tampa, law enforcement boats are everywhere ahead of the Super Bowl.
Walmart employee injured in Tampa shooting
Tampa police are investigating a shooting where a stray round struck a Walmart employee outside the store early Monday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a shooting where a stray round struck a Walmart employee outside the store early Monday morning.
Despite limited attendance, Raymond James Stadium will look crowded Super Bowl Sunday
Only 22,000 ticketed fans will attend Super Bowl LV in person, but the NFL is filling a majority of the empty seats with fan cutouts to represent those who can’t be at the big game.
Only 22,000 ticketed fans will attend Super Bowl LV in person, but the NFL is filling a majority of the empty seats with fan cutouts to represent those who can’t be at the big game.
7,788 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 119 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,788 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,721,377.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,788 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,721,377.
Football fans kick-off Super Bowl week with free festivities along Riverwalk
If you didn’t get a ticket to the Super Bowl experience before they sold out, there were still plenty of free events for fans to enjoy downtown Tampa.
If you didn’t get a ticket to the Super Bowl experience before they sold out, there were still plenty of free events for fans to enjoy downtown Tampa.
15,019 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 106 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,019 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,713,589.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,019 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,713,589.
Teenager waiting on kidney transplant named 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer
For most teenagers, competing at the top of their sport can be the biggest challenge they face in their high school years, but for Braden Cecil, winning the 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer award came in second.
For most teenagers, competing at the top of their sport can be the biggest challenge they face in their high school years, but for Braden Cecil, winning the 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer award came in second.
Football fans flock to Riverwalk for Super Bowl LV festivities
Not everyone can get into the free events at Julian B. Lane Park, so hundreds of fans showed up for the first night of the NFL Super Bowl experience at Curtis Hixon Park Friday.
Not everyone can get into the free events at Julian B. Lane Park, so hundreds of fans showed up for the first night of the NFL Super Bowl experience at Curtis Hixon Park Friday.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be powerful new tool in fight against COVID-19
A third vaccine could soon get FDA approval to be used in the fight against COVID-19. Johnson & Johnson announced Friday its one-shot candidate provides strong protection against the virus.
A third vaccine could soon get FDA approval to be used in the fight against COVID-19. Johnson & Johnson announced Friday its one-shot candidate provides strong protection against the virus.
Despite heated hearing, trial for accused double-murderer Steven Lorenzo set for April
Prosecutors say Steven Lorenzo and a co-defendant targeted gay bars and lured men into Lorenzo's Seminole Heights home. There, they say, the victims were drugged, tortured, and killed.
Prosecutors say Steven Lorenzo and a co-defendant targeted gay bars and lured men into Lorenzo's Seminole Heights home. There, they say, the victims were drugged, tortured, and killed.
Tampa leaders won’t let COVID-19 steal city’s spotlight during Super Bowl
The road to Super Bowl LV in Tampa hasn't necessarily been a smooth one. COVID-19 has proved to be a hurdle every step of the way.
The road to Super Bowl LV in Tampa hasn't necessarily been a smooth one. COVID-19 has proved to be a hurdle every step of the way.
Uber trains drivers to spot human trafficking while proposed House bill would help survivors heal
It is estimated nearly 25 million people around the world are trapped in some form of human trafficking. It is a major problem right here in Florida; the Sunshine State is one of the top three in the country for the number of human trafficking cases, and it’s a problem year-round.
It is estimated nearly 25 million people around the world are trapped in some form of human trafficking. It is a major problem right here in Florida; the Sunshine State is one of the top three in the country for the number of human trafficking cases, and it’s a problem year-round.
Small business hopeful for success from Super Bowl despite pandemic
Thursday marked the grand opening of Palazzo Pizzeria Italiana on Platt Street, and the business's owner is hopeful the Super Bowl will bring them a much-needed boost during the pandemic.
Thursday marked the grand opening of Palazzo Pizzeria Italiana on Platt Street, and the business's owner is hopeful the Super Bowl will bring them a much-needed boost during the pandemic.
Bay Area investor lost thousands when Robinhood restricted trading of certain stocks
Consumer investors in the Tampa Bay area are reacting to Robinhood clamping trading during an unprecedented surge on certain stocks.
Consumer investors in the Tampa Bay area are reacting to Robinhood clamping trading during an unprecedented surge on certain stocks.
Tampa men plead guilty in $175 million healthcare fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors call it the biggest healthcare fraud case in history. They say five men have all pleaded guilty to nearly $175 million of fraud.
Federal prosecutors call it the biggest healthcare fraud case in history. They say five men have all pleaded guilty to nearly $175 million of fraud.