Repairs complete, but Tampa boil-water notice remains in place
A negative test was a big positive for the city Wednesday as the first round of water testing showed no evidence of contamination. But the city’s infrastructure deputy administrator says they’re not out of the woods yet.
A negative test was a big positive for the city Wednesday as the first round of water testing showed no evidence of contamination. But the city’s infrastructure deputy administrator says they’re not out of the woods yet.
Houseplants for every lifestyle shipped from Yuravine Bros. in South Tampa
If you’re looking for a special gift for the person who has everything, a plant could be what you’re looking for.
If you’re looking for a special gift for the person who has everything, a plant could be what you’re looking for.
Officers unable to save suicidal man along Tampa bridge
Police were unable to save a man as he tried to take his own life along a Sulphur Springs bridge this morning.
Police were unable to save a man as he tried to take his own life along a Sulphur Springs bridge this morning.
Boil-water notice for Tampa continues Tuesday as water main break repairs get underway
City officials say the expect to have the repairs finished sometime today, but, for now, all Tampa city residents and those living in certain areas of Hillsborough County -- including residents in Eastlake, Fairview, Herschel Heights, Pebble Creek, Palm River, and Seaboard -- who receive water from the city are under the boil-water notice.
City officials say the expect to have the repairs finished sometime today, but, for now, all Tampa city residents and those living in certain areas of Hillsborough County -- including residents in Eastlake, Fairview, Herschel Heights, Pebble Creek, Palm River, and Seaboard -- who receive water from the city are under the boil-water notice.
State pitching in $67 million to update Tampa streetcar
The city of Tampa's vision for historic streetcars is changing.
The city of Tampa's vision for historic streetcars is changing.
People who took Pfizer's COVID-19 trial vaccine are hopeful, but remain cautious
The sight of a British citizen getting a COVID-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer, could not have happened without thousands of worldwide participants in clinical trials.
The sight of a British citizen getting a COVID-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer, could not have happened without thousands of worldwide participants in clinical trials.
Boiling and bottling: Tampa businesses and residents adapt after water main break
Shanya Turner spent the majority of her morning waiting for water at Tampa’s MacFarlane Park. She was one of many taking advantage of the free case of water the city was offering every household Tuesday morning, as a water main break continued to plague the city’s water supply.
Shanya Turner spent the majority of her morning waiting for water at Tampa’s MacFarlane Park. She was one of many taking advantage of the free case of water the city was offering every household Tuesday morning, as a water main break continued to plague the city’s water supply.
Tampa police remind residents to lock doors, safeguard packages against theft
Tampa police are urging the public to take steps to minimize crimes of opportunity, like package thefts and car break-ins.
Tampa police are urging the public to take steps to minimize crimes of opportunity, like package thefts and car break-ins.
Submit possible cases of human trafficking in Bay Area using new app
The Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force is launching a mobile app to help locate victims and catch suspects.
The Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force is launching a mobile app to help locate victims and catch suspects.
Tampa veteran remembers smell of burning battleships at Pearl Harbor
It’s been 79 years, but Mel Smith can still recall the smell of battleships burning in Pearl Harbor.
It’s been 79 years, but Mel Smith can still recall the smell of battleships burning in Pearl Harbor.
Tampa water main break prompts widespread boil-water notice, forces Busch Gardens to close Tuesday
The city of Tampa is warning residents to boil water before using it after a water main was damaged at the city's primary treatment plant, sending water gushing into the surrounding neighborhood.
The city of Tampa is warning residents to boil water before using it after a water main was damaged at the city's primary treatment plant, sending water gushing into the surrounding neighborhood.
Tampa man honors those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, marks a sad day in America’s history.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, marks a sad day in America’s history.
No charges expected after man killed while crossing Hillsborough Avenue
Police say a pedestrian trying to cross Hillsborough Avenue was hit and killed by a car this morning.
Police say a pedestrian trying to cross Hillsborough Avenue was hit and killed by a car this morning.
Family suing Legoland after staff 'humiliated' boy with prosthetic leg
A family from Lithia is suing Legoland, saying a trip there on July 16 has become an unending nightmare for their 10-year-old son.
A family from Lithia is suing Legoland, saying a trip there on July 16 has become an unending nightmare for their 10-year-old son.
Healthcare workers brace for post-Thanksgiving COVID surge
Friday marked the third day in a row that Florida reported over 9,000 COVID-19 cases, and public health experts said they are bracing for more if the current trend continues.
Friday marked the third day in a row that Florida reported over 9,000 COVID-19 cases, and public health experts said they are bracing for more if the current trend continues.
Vaccine still needed for recovered COVID-19 patients, doctors say
Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.
Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.
10,177 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 120 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,177 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,039,207.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,177 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,039,207.
Carole Baskin: Tiger at Big Cat Rescue 'nearly tore off' arm of volunteer who didn't follow protocol
A volunteer with Big Cat Rescue in Tampa is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a tiger. The woman's arm was nearly torn off.
A volunteer with Big Cat Rescue in Tampa is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a tiger. The woman's arm was nearly torn off.
Judge will permit evidence showing driver's speed before Bayshore crash that killed mother, baby
Key evidence regarding the computer system in Cameron Herrin’s Mustang has been in limbo for weeks because defense attorneys said it was not obtained properly.
Key evidence regarding the computer system in Cameron Herrin’s Mustang has been in limbo for weeks because defense attorneys said it was not obtained properly.
Midtown hotels to open in January, businesses to follow weeks later
2020 may be a lot of things, but it’s not a slowdown for Tampa’s construction boom.
2020 may be a lot of things, but it’s not a slowdown for Tampa’s construction boom.