Metropolitan Ministries scrambling to meet holiday need

Thanksgiving is just days away and Metropolitan Ministries has been working around-the-clock to make sure families across the Bay Area don’t go hungry this holiday season. 

8,410 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 41 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,410 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 931, 828.

The COVID Chronicles: Tampa General Hospital workers share videos from the front lines

Tampa General Hospital employees are giving us an inside look at the battle against the coronavirus from the front lines, and the toll this pandemic is taking on Bay Area healthcare workers.  

Winter Village, outdoor ice rink returns in downtown Tampa

It's a holiday tradition that even the pandemic couldn't cancel, but while the annual Winter Village returns Friday to downtown Tampa, there will be some changes.

Toronto Raptors to begin 2020-2021 season in Tampa

We're used to sports fans from Canada rolling deep in Tampa Bay, but an NBA team is about to change that game, even if it's just temporarily. The Toronto Raptors announced Friday that the team will begin its 2020-2021 season in Tampa. 

Metropolitan Ministries in need of donations for Thanksgiving meals

Less than a week before Thanksgiving, volunteers in Tampa are working fast to ensure those families who need a meal, don’t have to worry.

9,085 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 79 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,085 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 923,418.

Tampa native to paddle 400 miles to raise money for foster children

Nicholas Holzerland is traveling from Florida to the Bahamas by paddleboard to raise money for the Crossroads Hope Academy.

City of Tampa has 45 days to develop master plan to ease pressure on busy fire station

On Thursday, the Tampa City Council passed a motion asking the city to come up with a master plan for public safety to ease the pressure on fire stations like station 13 which is the busiest in Tampa and among the busiest in the nation.

9,085 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 79 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,085 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 914,333.

Rare Bornean orangutan born at ZooTampa

The yet-to-be-named baby boy was born Nov. 15 to first-time mom Randee.

First international flights since March arrive at TPA

Starting Thursday, Tampa International Airport will welcome back non-stop international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

Ybor City celebrates 10th Christmas tree lighting

The annual tree lighting at Ybor City’s Centro Ybor is officially a decade old. And the lighting of the Ybor City Christmas tree means the holidays are officially here.