12,311 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 153 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,311 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,639,914.

All eyes on QBs as Packers host Buccaneers for NFC championship

Tampa Bay's Tom Brady and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers rarely have faced each other during their respective Hall of Fame-caliber careers. Never have they met with so much at stake.

Bay Area rescue group helps the homeless care for pet companions

Three years ago a rescue group saw an increasing need within the homeless community to provide food for their animal companions. 

22,000 fans allowed in stands for Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 health care workers

The NFL plans to allow 22,000 fans to attend Super Bowl LV next month, 7,500 of whom are vaccinated health care workers. That’s about one-third of what Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium normally holds.

Parents warn others to monitor sitters via surveillance cameras after sitter yelled at newborn

Many parents have cameras in their nurseries to keep a watchful eye over their newborns. But Scott and Tanesha Marsden never thought they’d witness what they saw last Friday.

One dead in shooting at Tampa apartment complex

Police are investigating after one person died in a shooting at a Tampa apartment complex.

Inaugural poet inspires young Tampa Bay spoken word artists

One of the stars of Wednesday's inauguration was 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman and her words are now inspiring a new generation of poets in the Bay Area.

Kathy Castor compares, contrasts Biden’s inauguration with his predecessors

Dressed for winter and for COVID-19 safety, Tampa Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor found her seat at the front of the Capitol and noted how peaceful it felt.

City of Tampa's 3Rs Art and Poetry contest to raise awareness for environmental stewardship

The city of Tampa is taking submissions for its 3Rs Art and Poetry contest. The competition is geared to youth in grades 3 - 12 who attend school or are homeschooled within the city limits. 

Tampa's Casa Biden witnesses history in first swearing-in of female vice president

As Kamala Harris took the oath of office, becoming the first female vice president, those at Casa Biden in Tampa reflected on watching history being made.

Family hopes new photo will solve Tampa man's murder

Back on January 10, Victor Jimenez was found dead near the intersection of N. Grady Ave and W. Osborne Ave. Police did not say how the 54-year-old died, but they are investigating his death as a murder.

Tampa officer shoots, injures man who pointed gun, officials say

Neighbors heard gunfire late Monday night at the Bowery Bayside Apartments on South Westshore Boulevard in South Tampa. What led up to it was caught on video through a Ring doorbell and also a Tampa Police Officer’s body camera. 

Super Bowl brings new initiatives on systemic justice in Tampa Bay

Super Bowl LV is bringing a lot more to the Tampa Bay area than just football. There is work being done daily to make sure that when the game's over, we are left with a stronger community than before.

Interactive 'Super Bowl Experience' comes to Tampa ahead of the big game

Workers are transforming Julian B. Lane Park into the Super Bowl Experience, an interactive NFL theme park with family games and entertainment, the Lombardi Trophy on display, and virtual meet-and-greets by NFL greats.

WrestleMania 37 will be in Tampa as a two-night event in April, WWE says

For months, rumors have circulated whether WWE will give Tampa another chance at hosting WrestleMania after the pandemic forced its cancellation last year -- and it appears to be true.

Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin ‘AC’ McLane dies from pancreatic cancer

Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin "AC" McLane passed away Friday from complications of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81, according to the Tampa Police Department.

12,119 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 205 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,119 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,560,186.