Bars, restaurants put on notice as code enforcement aim to crack down on mask rules

Tampa's code enforcement and police officers will be stepping up patrols during the next two weeks to ensure businesses are enforcing COVID-19 regulations, officials told FOX 13 Tuesday.

Hot now: Tampa police looking for Krispy Kreme burglars

According to TPD, the crime happened around 1:30 a.m. last Thursday at the Krispy Kreme along West Kennedy Boulevard. Surveillance video from the store shows two people breaking in through the drive-thru window.

Kids 5 and younger can get free admission all year at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld

Children five years of age and under can get free admission to Busch Gardens, SeaWorld Orlando, Adventure Island and Aquatica for all of 2021 with the theme park's "Preschool Card."

Two Chiefs players coming home to Tampa Bay for Super Bowl

Among the players who will be on the field at Raymond James Stadium for Super Bowl LV, there will be several Tampa Bay natives. However, two of them will actually be on the opposing team.

Free NFL Super Bowl Fan Experience opens Friday

While a ticket to the big game will cost thousands of dollars, getting to the Super Bowl fan experience won’t cost you a cent.

Mayors hope visibility of Tampa Bay during Super Bowl will bring long-term benefits

The mayors of the three largest Tampa Bay area cities spoke Monday about the regional impact of a historic home game Super Bowl. While all three celebrated as fans, they also admitted the event, limited by COVID-19, won’t bring the normal boom for the hospitality industry.

Vaccinated healthcare workers bringing luck, angels to Super Bowl LV

Super Bowl 55 will be historic on many levels but beyond the records set on the field, perhaps the biggest impact will be the images of 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers cheering from the stands. 

Dick Vitale thanks Patriots for 'not keeping' Tom Brady

Tampa Bay resident Dick Vitale did not hold back his excitement for another home team to go to their league's championship game this season. 

Bucs returning home Sunday night

The NFC Champions, Super Bowl-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed home after beating the Green Bay Packers Sunday.  

9,535 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 129 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,535 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,649,449.

Tampa Bay History Center opens year-long Florida fossil exhibit

The Tampa History Museum's newest exhibit, ‘Tusks to Tails: A Fossil History of Florida,’ features Florida fossils from 55 million years ago through roughly 10,000 years ago.

Plane makes emergency landing at TPA after hitting birds

A plane that took off from Tampa International Airport bound for Raleigh, NC, struck two birds and had to return to the airport Sunday, according to Emily Nipps, a spokesperson for the airport.

12,311 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 153 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,311 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,639,914.

All eyes on QBs as Packers host Buccaneers for NFC championship

Tampa Bay's Tom Brady and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers rarely have faced each other during their respective Hall of Fame-caliber careers. Never have they met with so much at stake.

Bay Area rescue group helps the homeless care for pet companions

Three years ago a rescue group saw an increasing need within the homeless community to provide food for their animal companions. 

22,000 fans allowed in stands for Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 health care workers

The NFL plans to allow 22,000 fans to attend Super Bowl LV next month, 7,500 of whom are vaccinated health care workers. That’s about one-third of what Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium normally holds.

Parents warn others to monitor sitters via surveillance cameras after sitter yelled at newborn

Many parents have cameras in their nurseries to keep a watchful eye over their newborns. But Scott and Tanesha Marsden never thought they’d witness what they saw last Friday.

One dead in shooting at Tampa apartment complex

Police are investigating after one person died in a shooting at a Tampa apartment complex.

Inaugural poet inspires young Tampa Bay spoken word artists

One of the stars of Wednesday's inauguration was 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman and her words are now inspiring a new generation of poets in the Bay Area.

Kathy Castor compares, contrasts Biden’s inauguration with his predecessors

Dressed for winter and for COVID-19 safety, Tampa Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor found her seat at the front of the Capitol and noted how peaceful it felt.