7,788 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 119 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,788 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,721,377.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,788 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,721,377.
Football fans kick-off Super Bowl week with free festivities along Riverwalk
If you didn’t get a ticket to the Super Bowl experience before they sold out, there were still plenty of free events for fans to enjoy downtown Tampa.
If you didn’t get a ticket to the Super Bowl experience before they sold out, there were still plenty of free events for fans to enjoy downtown Tampa.
15,019 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 106 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,019 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,713,589.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,019 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,713,589.
Teenager waiting on kidney transplant named 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer
For most teenagers, competing at the top of their sport can be the biggest challenge they face in their high school years, but for Braden Cecil, winning the 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer award came in second.
For most teenagers, competing at the top of their sport can be the biggest challenge they face in their high school years, but for Braden Cecil, winning the 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer award came in second.
Football fans flock to Riverwalk for Super Bowl LV festivities
Not everyone can get into the free events at Julian B. Lane Park, so hundreds of fans showed up for the first night of the NFL Super Bowl experience at Curtis Hixon Park Friday.
Not everyone can get into the free events at Julian B. Lane Park, so hundreds of fans showed up for the first night of the NFL Super Bowl experience at Curtis Hixon Park Friday.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be powerful new tool in fight against COVID-19
A third vaccine could soon get FDA approval to be used in the fight against COVID-19. Johnson & Johnson announced Friday its one-shot candidate provides strong protection against the virus.
A third vaccine could soon get FDA approval to be used in the fight against COVID-19. Johnson & Johnson announced Friday its one-shot candidate provides strong protection against the virus.
Despite heated hearing, trial for accused double-murderer Steven Lorenzo set for April
Prosecutors say Steven Lorenzo and a co-defendant targeted gay bars and lured men into Lorenzo's Seminole Heights home. There, they say, the victims were drugged, tortured, and killed.
Prosecutors say Steven Lorenzo and a co-defendant targeted gay bars and lured men into Lorenzo's Seminole Heights home. There, they say, the victims were drugged, tortured, and killed.
Tampa leaders won’t let COVID-19 steal city’s spotlight during Super Bowl
The road to Super Bowl LV in Tampa hasn't necessarily been a smooth one. COVID-19 has proved to be a hurdle every step of the way.
The road to Super Bowl LV in Tampa hasn't necessarily been a smooth one. COVID-19 has proved to be a hurdle every step of the way.
Uber trains drivers to spot human trafficking while proposed House bill would help survivors heal
It is estimated nearly 25 million people around the world are trapped in some form of human trafficking. It is a major problem right here in Florida; the Sunshine State is one of the top three in the country for the number of human trafficking cases, and it’s a problem year-round.
It is estimated nearly 25 million people around the world are trapped in some form of human trafficking. It is a major problem right here in Florida; the Sunshine State is one of the top three in the country for the number of human trafficking cases, and it’s a problem year-round.
Small business hopeful for success from Super Bowl despite pandemic
Thursday marked the grand opening of Palazzo Pizzeria Italiana on Platt Street, and the business's owner is hopeful the Super Bowl will bring them a much-needed boost during the pandemic.
Thursday marked the grand opening of Palazzo Pizzeria Italiana on Platt Street, and the business's owner is hopeful the Super Bowl will bring them a much-needed boost during the pandemic.
Bay Area investor lost thousands when Robinhood restricted trading of certain stocks
Consumer investors in the Tampa Bay area are reacting to Robinhood clamping trading during an unprecedented surge on certain stocks.
Consumer investors in the Tampa Bay area are reacting to Robinhood clamping trading during an unprecedented surge on certain stocks.
Tampa men plead guilty in $175 million healthcare fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors call it the biggest healthcare fraud case in history. They say five men have all pleaded guilty to nearly $175 million of fraud.
Federal prosecutors call it the biggest healthcare fraud case in history. They say five men have all pleaded guilty to nearly $175 million of fraud.
Tampa mayor 'pardons' Tom Brady for trespassing in city park last year
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor jokingly 'pardoned' quarterback Tom Brady following last year's trespassing incident at a closed city park.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor jokingly 'pardoned' quarterback Tom Brady following last year's trespassing incident at a closed city park.
Castor plans outdoor mask mandate for Super Bowl events
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a virtual press conference Wednesday with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas as her special guest. During the live Facebook stream, she said there will be an outdoor mask mandate for areas expected to have a large concentration of people.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a virtual press conference Wednesday with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas as her special guest. During the live Facebook stream, she said there will be an outdoor mask mandate for areas expected to have a large concentration of people.
No reservations left for Tampa's NFL Super Bowl Fan Experience
On Wednesday, the NFL announced that all available slots for the NFL Super Bowl Experience at Julian B. Lane Park have been filled and there will be no additional access to the event.
On Wednesday, the NFL announced that all available slots for the NFL Super Bowl Experience at Julian B. Lane Park have been filled and there will be no additional access to the event.
Tampa's Channelside Drive tunnel gets artsy new glow
The tunnel under downtown Tampa’s convention center just got a lot more colorful. It's now illuminated with LED lights.
The tunnel under downtown Tampa’s convention center just got a lot more colorful. It's now illuminated with LED lights.
Law enforcement warns Super Bowl fans of increased scams, human trafficking
The Super Bowl brings a lot of great things to its host city -- the big game, a boost to the economy, and an opportunity to show the world all it has to offer.
The Super Bowl brings a lot of great things to its host city -- the big game, a boost to the economy, and an opportunity to show the world all it has to offer.
Despite NFC win, Bay Area tourism losing benefit of two visiting teams
Workers are racing to finish the new Aloft/Element Marriott hotels at Tampa Midtown scheduled to open Thursday. It’s less than two weeks until the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium 10 minutes away.
Workers are racing to finish the new Aloft/Element Marriott hotels at Tampa Midtown scheduled to open Thursday. It’s less than two weeks until the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium 10 minutes away.
Super Bowl faces many challenges, but organizers say they're ready
With 12 days to go before kickoff, the NFL says the work inside Raymond James Stadium is on track, or ahead of schedule in many areas, but is far from finished.
With 12 days to go before kickoff, the NFL says the work inside Raymond James Stadium is on track, or ahead of schedule in many areas, but is far from finished.
Interactive learning space uses robotics to help students thrive
Tampa area youth are getting immersed in the world of technology and engineering through a program called Fab Lab.
Tampa area youth are getting immersed in the world of technology and engineering through a program called Fab Lab.