Doctors finding ways to send non-critical COVID-19 patients home sooner
The pandemic has pushed doctors to find new ways of caring for COVID-19 patients in and out of the hospital, and new treatments allow some to go home sooner and free up bed space as cases rise.
The pandemic has pushed doctors to find new ways of caring for COVID-19 patients in and out of the hospital, and new treatments allow some to go home sooner and free up bed space as cases rise.
Tampa police make arrest on 2nd anniversary of double murder
Tampa police arrested Garian Brown Friday morning and charged him with two counts of murder in a double homicide that occurred January 8, 2019.
Tampa police arrested Garian Brown Friday morning and charged him with two counts of murder in a double homicide that occurred January 8, 2019.
Bay Area law enforcement launch human trafficking awareness campaign ahead of Super Bowl
Tampa Bay area educators, law enforcement and victims' advocates are teaming up to share an important message ahead of the Super Bowl in Tampa, warning about the increase in human trafficking.
Tampa Bay area educators, law enforcement and victims' advocates are teaming up to share an important message ahead of the Super Bowl in Tampa, warning about the increase in human trafficking.
Florida hits record high for single-day COVID-19 cases
Florida’s cases of COVID-19 hit a single-day record high on Thursday with an increase of 19, 816 new cases reported.
Florida’s cases of COVID-19 hit a single-day record high on Thursday with an increase of 19, 816 new cases reported.
Hillsborough deputies make arrest in fatal December shooting
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carl Feltus, 22, on Wednesday for manslaughter, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, and felon in possession of a firearm, following a fatal shooting on Dec. 2, 2020.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carl Feltus, 22, on Wednesday for manslaughter, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, and felon in possession of a firearm, following a fatal shooting on Dec. 2, 2020.
Rep. Kathy Castor locked-down in Congressional building
As the United States Capitol Building was locked-down after protests turned to violence Wednesday, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) was told to stay inside her office in the Congressional office building.
As the United States Capitol Building was locked-down after protests turned to violence Wednesday, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) was told to stay inside her office in the Congressional office building.
Healthcare officials warn of coming COVID-19 patient surge at Tampa Bay hospitals
As COVID-19 infections surge in Florida and hospitalizations are on the rise, doctors are warning about the coming strain on the healthcare system.
As COVID-19 infections surge in Florida and hospitalizations are on the rise, doctors are warning about the coming strain on the healthcare system.
USF reverses course on College of Education closure
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
Tampa to pursue suspending, revoking alcohol permits for repeat violators of COVID-19 orders
Tampa will begin cracking down on businesses violating COVID-19 restrictions and will suspend or revoke alcohol permits for establishments that get two or more citations.
Tampa will begin cracking down on businesses violating COVID-19 restrictions and will suspend or revoke alcohol permits for establishments that get two or more citations.
First round of Florida healthcare workers gets second vaccine dose
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival kicks off 30-day virtual 5K event
Walkers and runners are invited to participate in the inaugural Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival virtual 5K event.
Walkers and runners are invited to participate in the inaugural Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival virtual 5K event.
Police make arrest in Ybor City double-murder
The Tampa Police Department says officers have made an arrest in the shooting death of two men early December 26.
The Tampa Police Department says officers have made an arrest in the shooting death of two men early December 26.
Tampa International Airport reports delays due to closure at Jacksonville air traffic control facility
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Rising from the ashes: Three years later, Tampa elementary school reopens after Hurricane Irma fire
Three years after a historic Tampa elementary school was nearly burned down following Irma, it reopens. Over 300 students will return to campus Monday.
Three years after a historic Tampa elementary school was nearly burned down following Irma, it reopens. Over 300 students will return to campus Monday.
Nearby gas leak empties Armature Works food hall
A gas leak in Tampa has forced a popular food hall to be evacuated.
A gas leak in Tampa has forced a popular food hall to be evacuated.
10,603 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 97 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,603 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,365,436
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,603 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,365,436
Buccaneers' Rob Gronkowski performs victory dance after helping man jump-start car
Rob Gronkowski can clearly do more than score touchdowns and spike footballs.
Rob Gronkowski can clearly do more than score touchdowns and spike footballs.
New laws take effect as new year gets underway
After bidding goodbye and good riddance to 2020, the new year is officially here. But with a new year, comes new laws as well.
After bidding goodbye and good riddance to 2020, the new year is officially here. But with a new year, comes new laws as well.
After no report New Year's Day, 31,518 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 217 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 31,518 Saturday, after not releasing a report on Jan. 1. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,354,833.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 31,518 Saturday, after not releasing a report on Jan. 1. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,354,833.
Tampa health experts say UK strain of COVID-19 likely spreading across Bay Area
The new strain isn't believed to be any more deadly, in-and-of itself, however, it is said to be up to 70% more transmissible.
The new strain isn't believed to be any more deadly, in-and-of itself, however, it is said to be up to 70% more transmissible.