Workers, businesses take closer look at new stimulus package

Thousands of workers and employers in the Tampa Bay area are taking a close look at the new stimulus package and the reaction is mixed.

Judge says mother can visit son who allegedly tried to kill her

Prosecutors say Anthony Kaptzan grabbed a knife and stabbed his father Alex to death. He tried to kill his mother too, but somehow, she survived the attack. Now she is asking the judge for a surprising request.

Shooter sought after victim shows up at Tampa hospital

Deputies are trying to find a shooting suspect after a victim showed up with a gunshot wound at AdventHealth Tampa Tuesday afternoon.

Bay Area stargazers point telescopes toward once-in-a-lifetime Jupiter, Saturn conjunction

Skywatchers had a once-in-a-lifetime view Monday night at planets Jupiter and Saturn came closer to one another than they have in the last 400 years -- and another 400 to come, according to NASA.

Water main break forces partial closure on Memorial Highway

A water main break along Memorial Highway has caused the closure of some lanes while crews repair the line.

DeSantis announces where Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered in Florida

Florida is ready to receive 367,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which recently received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.

Tampa police searching for missing adult with dementia

Tampa police are searching for Luis Torres-Diaz, 75, who was last seen by his family when he went for a walk Sunday morning and did not return.  

When to mail out packages to ensure they arrive by Christmas

Christmas is just days away, and the clock is winding down to get packages and letters to where they need to go by December 25. 

8,401 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 95 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,401 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,201,566.

Celebrating the holidays safely during pandemic

Making plans for Christmas in 2020 can bring some challenges with the pandemic in an upturn.

11,682 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 72 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,682 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,193,165.

TPD: 1 dead, 1 injured after SUV crashes into Tampa home

A driver died Saturday afternoon after crashing into a home in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Steady rise in COVID-19 patients not overwhelming Florida ICU’s

Infectious disease experts say Florida is in a better position to treat a surge in COVID-19 patients than it was during the summer.

Family of 9-year-old murder victim confront woman connected to her death during sentencing hearing

Nine days ago, Felecia Williams would have celebrated her sweet sixteen birthday, but instead, her family in is a Tampa courtroom seeking justice against the woman who failed to protect her. 

Thousands wait in long lines to get COVID-19 test before Christmas holiday

At Raymond James Stadium, the wait for a COVID test extended out into the main highway on Friday and at Tropicana Field, the lines were so long, they had to close things down at 1:30 p.m. 

Three people injured in small plane crash near Tampa Airport

The Piper Cherokee was heading to Tampa from Zephyrhills when the pilot asked to make an emergency landing just after 1 p.m.  Rescue crews staged along the runway in anticipation, but then they spotted a column of smoke a mile away.