City council unsure how to pay for new fire stations

Tampa city council to see public safety master plan Thursday, which calls for two new fire stations, a new fire engine and additional firefighters.

TGH to vaccinate retirement community residents against COVID-19

Tampa General Hospital is preparing to enter the next phase in its fight against COVID-19, CEO John Couris said Wednesday.

USF launches diversity, equity, and inclusion reporting website

The University of South Florida has launched a new effort to push back against racism and make campuses more inclusive. 

How putting Cuba on list of state-sponsored terrorism could hurt Tampa's economy

In the final days of the Trump administration, the U.S. State Department put Cuba on the list of state-sponsored terrorism, which could slow future Cuban trade and tourism, especially for Tampa, the closest major port to Havana.

Tampa Bay Lighting to open season without fans

The Tampa Bay Lightning will open its 2020-21 season without fans due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Hillsborough County and west-central Florida, according to Vinik Sports Group, LLC, the parent company of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

How to talk to kids about the chaos at U.S. Capitol

Psychologists say it's important to talk with children about what happened at the U.S. Capitol and explain the message you want them to take away.

More than 500 senior citizens receive COVID-19 vaccine at Tampa church

On Sunday, 590 senior citizens received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at St. John's Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.

12,313 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 108 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,313 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,477,010.

Water main break forces portion of South MacDill Avenue to close

All northbound lanes and the inside southbound lane of South MacDill Avenue are closed between Palmira Avenue and West San Carlos Street as crews work on an earlier water main break at the intersection of West San Jose Street and South MacDill Avenue.

2nd suspect charged in 2019 double murder

Tampa police have charged Kelvin Reynoso, 21, with two counts of murder and one count of armed robbery in connection with a double homicide in 2019.

15,445 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 138 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,445 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,464,697.

Cereal-centric café brings taste of nostalgia to Ybor City

Sugar Smacks, Fruity Pebbles and Cookie Crisps are no longer the things of your childhood past. One restaurant in Ybor City will take on your breakfast sugar fix, whatever it is.

Lightning, Raptors to play without fans as COVID-19 cases rise

The Tampa Bay Lightning will open its 2020-21 season without fans due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Hillsborough County and west-central Florida, according to Vinik Sports Group, LLC, the parent company of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

CDC reports spike in coronavirus cases near college campuses

In counties where large colleges and universities opened for in-person classes in the fall, COVID-19 cases rose by more than 50%. That is according to new research by the CDC.