10,603 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 97 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,603 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,365,436

New laws take effect as new year gets underway

After bidding goodbye and good riddance to 2020, the new year is officially here. But with a new year, comes new laws as well. 

After no report New Year's Day, 31,518 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 217 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 31,518 Saturday, after not releasing a report on Jan. 1. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,354,833.

Howard Frankland Bridge to close January 9 for construction

The Howard Frankland Bridge will close all lanes beginning 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 until noon on Sunday, Jan. 10.

Bay Area welcomes first babies of 2021

Tampa’s first baby of 2021 was born at 12:12 a.m. Jan. 1 at Tampa General Hospital.

A different kind of New Year across Tampa Bay

After everything we have been through in 2020, it makes sense that people want to celebrate the year's end. However, with COVID-19 looming over the festivities, this New Year’s Eve was toned down across the Bay Area.

17,192 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 127 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 17,192 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,323,315.

Tampa restaurant highlighted by Pepsi 'Dig in' ad campaign

A Tampa restaurant was featured in a Pepsi ad during an NFL game last weekend, and it won’t be the last time the eatery is in the national spotlight.

HCSO searching for missing man with dementia

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Gregory Crawford, 74, who was last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday driving a newly purchased Chevrolet Cruze with temporary tag CVU3799 from DriveTime Used Cars located at 8805 East Adamo Drive.

Tampa General Medical Group to offer COVID-19 vaccine to some existing patients

Starting Wednesday, Tampa General Medical Group started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to existing patients who are 65 and older or have severe co-morbidities. 

13,871 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 137 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,871 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,306,123.

Water main break closes portion of North MacDill Avenue

The city of Tampa says all lanes of North Macdill Avenue, between West Braddock Street and West Dewey Street, are closed while the Tampa WaterDepartment repairs a water main break.

Businesses hopeful second round of PPP loans will keep them afloat

The new coronavirus relief package comes with a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for small business owners, who hope they can stay afloat with and end to the pandemic in view as vaccines are distributed.