Tampa man hospitalized after setting himself on fire while allegedly trying to burn down home, police say
Tampa police say Scott Anthony Massa, 51, was hospitalized with serious injuries after burning himself while trying to set a home on fire early Sunday morning.
Tampa police say Scott Anthony Massa, 51, was hospitalized with serious injuries after burning himself while trying to set a home on fire early Sunday morning.
Water main break forces portion of South MacDill Avenue to close
All northbound lanes and the inside southbound lane of South MacDill Avenue are closed between Palmira Avenue and West San Carlos Street as crews work on an earlier water main break at the intersection of West San Jose Street and South MacDill Avenue.
All northbound lanes and the inside southbound lane of South MacDill Avenue are closed between Palmira Avenue and West San Carlos Street as crews work on an earlier water main break at the intersection of West San Jose Street and South MacDill Avenue.
2nd suspect charged in 2019 double murder
Tampa police have charged Kelvin Reynoso, 21, with two counts of murder and one count of armed robbery in connection with a double homicide in 2019.
Tampa police have charged Kelvin Reynoso, 21, with two counts of murder and one count of armed robbery in connection with a double homicide in 2019.
15,445 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 138 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,445 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,464,697.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,445 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,464,697.
Cereal-centric café brings taste of nostalgia to Ybor City
Sugar Smacks, Fruity Pebbles and Cookie Crisps are no longer the things of your childhood past. One restaurant in Ybor City will take on your breakfast sugar fix, whatever it is.
Sugar Smacks, Fruity Pebbles and Cookie Crisps are no longer the things of your childhood past. One restaurant in Ybor City will take on your breakfast sugar fix, whatever it is.
Lightning, Raptors to play without fans as COVID-19 cases rise
The Tampa Bay Lightning will open its 2020-21 season without fans due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Hillsborough County and west-central Florida, according to Vinik Sports Group, LLC, the parent company of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will open its 2020-21 season without fans due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Hillsborough County and west-central Florida, according to Vinik Sports Group, LLC, the parent company of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
CDC reports spike in coronavirus cases near college campuses
In counties where large colleges and universities opened for in-person classes in the fall, COVID-19 cases rose by more than 50%. That is according to new research by the CDC.
In counties where large colleges and universities opened for in-person classes in the fall, COVID-19 cases rose by more than 50%. That is according to new research by the CDC.
Doctors finding ways to send non-critical COVID-19 patients home sooner
The pandemic has pushed doctors to find new ways of caring for COVID-19 patients in and out of the hospital, and new treatments allow some to go home sooner and free up bed space as cases rise.
The pandemic has pushed doctors to find new ways of caring for COVID-19 patients in and out of the hospital, and new treatments allow some to go home sooner and free up bed space as cases rise.
Tampa police make arrest on 2nd anniversary of double murder
Tampa police arrested Garian Brown Friday morning and charged him with two counts of murder in a double homicide that occurred January 8, 2019.
Tampa police arrested Garian Brown Friday morning and charged him with two counts of murder in a double homicide that occurred January 8, 2019.
Bay Area law enforcement launch human trafficking awareness campaign ahead of Super Bowl
Tampa Bay area educators, law enforcement and victims' advocates are teaming up to share an important message ahead of the Super Bowl in Tampa, warning about the increase in human trafficking.
Tampa Bay area educators, law enforcement and victims' advocates are teaming up to share an important message ahead of the Super Bowl in Tampa, warning about the increase in human trafficking.
Florida hits record high for single-day COVID-19 cases
Florida’s cases of COVID-19 hit a single-day record high on Thursday with an increase of 19, 816 new cases reported.
Florida’s cases of COVID-19 hit a single-day record high on Thursday with an increase of 19, 816 new cases reported.
Hillsborough deputies make arrest in fatal December shooting
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carl Feltus, 22, on Wednesday for manslaughter, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, and felon in possession of a firearm, following a fatal shooting on Dec. 2, 2020.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carl Feltus, 22, on Wednesday for manslaughter, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, and felon in possession of a firearm, following a fatal shooting on Dec. 2, 2020.
Rep. Kathy Castor locked-down in Congressional building
As the United States Capitol Building was locked-down after protests turned to violence Wednesday, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) was told to stay inside her office in the Congressional office building.
As the United States Capitol Building was locked-down after protests turned to violence Wednesday, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) was told to stay inside her office in the Congressional office building.
Healthcare officials warn of coming COVID-19 patient surge at Tampa Bay hospitals
As COVID-19 infections surge in Florida and hospitalizations are on the rise, doctors are warning about the coming strain on the healthcare system.
As COVID-19 infections surge in Florida and hospitalizations are on the rise, doctors are warning about the coming strain on the healthcare system.
USF reverses course on College of Education closure
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
Tampa to pursue suspending, revoking alcohol permits for repeat violators of COVID-19 orders
Tampa will begin cracking down on businesses violating COVID-19 restrictions and will suspend or revoke alcohol permits for establishments that get two or more citations.
Tampa will begin cracking down on businesses violating COVID-19 restrictions and will suspend or revoke alcohol permits for establishments that get two or more citations.
First round of Florida healthcare workers gets second vaccine dose
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival kicks off 30-day virtual 5K event
Walkers and runners are invited to participate in the inaugural Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival virtual 5K event.
Walkers and runners are invited to participate in the inaugural Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival virtual 5K event.
Police make arrest in Ybor City double-murder
The Tampa Police Department says officers have made an arrest in the shooting death of two men early December 26.
The Tampa Police Department says officers have made an arrest in the shooting death of two men early December 26.
Tampa International Airport reports delays due to closure at Jacksonville air traffic control facility
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.