Driver thrown into Tampa Bay following Howard Frankland Bridge crash

A driver was taken to a hospital Monday night after he was thrown into the waters of Tampa Bay following a crash, troopers say.

Know the difference between allergies and COVID-19 symptoms

Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing -- the miserable signs of allergy season here in the Sunshine State. Local doctors say pollen levels are peaking in the next few weeks.

Tampa bars and nightclubs penalized for COVID-19 violations

Five popular Tampa bars and nightclubs are appearing before City Council today after repeated COVID-19 ordinance violations, and at least two well-known bars have already been hit with suspensions.

Register kids now for arts, science, sports spring break camps

Spring break is a week away for most Bay Area students, but a break from school doesn’t have to mean a break from learning. 

4,098 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 63 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,098 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,944,995.

Breweries banking on Tampa Bay Beer Week for much-needed business

Eighty breweries throughout Tampa Bay are participating in Tampa Bay Beer Week, which runs March 6 through 14. Typically the event would draw at least 1,000 people, but, due to the pandemic, it’s being held on a smaller scale.

4,690 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 98 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,690 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,940,897.

DeSantis: Floridians 60 and up will soon be eligible for COVID-19 shots

Sometime this month, all Floridians age 60 and up will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an expansion beyond the current restriction limiting the shots to people age 65 and over. That's according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. 

Santoro’s pizzeria brings 'slice' of Jersey Shore to Tampa

What happens when a Jersey boy falls in love with the Tampa Bay area? For Travis Keiser, it means he makes not only make it his home, but he opens a "slice" shop.

Tennessee teen, kidnapped in 2019, may be being held in Tampa area

A Tennessee teenager, who was kidnapped by her father in 2019, could be in the Tampa Bay area, authorities say. They fear she is "routinely being drugged and/or kept drunk to incapacitate her."

REI, the first store in Midtown Tampa, now open

The Midtown District has been in the works for a long time, but on Friday morning, the district officially welcomes its first shop as REI opened its doors to the public. REI is the first of 27 retailers to open in the Midtown District. 

Buccaneers' Mike Evans has Fortnite invite for 'excited' young fan

It’s not every day you get to meet your favorite Buccaneers player, but for one Tampa 8-year old battling cancer, he not only got to meet Mike Evans; he got to interview him and even play video games with him.

USF plans full return to in-person classes; other schools may follow suit

The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.

Will ‘good old days’ return when pandemic becomes thing of the past?

Over the last year, COVID-19 has changed life drastically. But what about when the pandemic finally becomes history, what will that "new normal" be like?