Packed bars, streets in Ybor City shine light on rising number of COVID-19 cases
Ybor City was its usual, crowded self on New Year's Eve. And that's the problem.
Ybor City was its usual, crowded self on New Year's Eve. And that's the problem.
Howard Frankland Bridge to close January 9 for construction
The Howard Frankland Bridge will close all lanes beginning 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 until noon on Sunday, Jan. 10.
The Howard Frankland Bridge will close all lanes beginning 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 until noon on Sunday, Jan. 10.
Bay Area welcomes first babies of 2021
Tampa’s first baby of 2021 was born at 12:12 a.m. Jan. 1 at Tampa General Hospital.
Tampa’s first baby of 2021 was born at 12:12 a.m. Jan. 1 at Tampa General Hospital.
A different kind of New Year across Tampa Bay
After everything we have been through in 2020, it makes sense that people want to celebrate the year's end. However, with COVID-19 looming over the festivities, this New Year’s Eve was toned down across the Bay Area.
After everything we have been through in 2020, it makes sense that people want to celebrate the year's end. However, with COVID-19 looming over the festivities, this New Year’s Eve was toned down across the Bay Area.
17,192 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 127 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 17,192 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,323,315.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 17,192 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,323,315.
Tampa restaurant highlighted by Pepsi 'Dig in' ad campaign
A Tampa restaurant was featured in a Pepsi ad during an NFL game last weekend, and it won’t be the last time the eatery is in the national spotlight.
A Tampa restaurant was featured in a Pepsi ad during an NFL game last weekend, and it won’t be the last time the eatery is in the national spotlight.
HCSO searching for missing man with dementia
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Gregory Crawford, 74, who was last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday driving a newly purchased Chevrolet Cruze with temporary tag CVU3799 from DriveTime Used Cars located at 8805 East Adamo Drive.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Gregory Crawford, 74, who was last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday driving a newly purchased Chevrolet Cruze with temporary tag CVU3799 from DriveTime Used Cars located at 8805 East Adamo Drive.
Archery coach stays on target by helping veterans, disabled athletes hit their mark
After discovering a love for archery 10 years ago, Earl Brown learned he has a passion for teaching it to those with disabilities
After discovering a love for archery 10 years ago, Earl Brown learned he has a passion for teaching it to those with disabilities
Tampa General Medical Group to offer COVID-19 vaccine to some existing patients
Starting Wednesday, Tampa General Medical Group started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to existing patients who are 65 and older or have severe co-morbidities.
Starting Wednesday, Tampa General Medical Group started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to existing patients who are 65 and older or have severe co-morbidities.
13,871 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 137 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,871 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,306,123.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,871 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,306,123.
USF, Tampa General Hospital need 250 volunteers for new COVID-19 vaccine trial
Novavax is now the fifth company in the U.S. to launch a large-scale trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Novavax is now the fifth company in the U.S. to launch a large-scale trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Water main break closes portion of North MacDill Avenue
The city of Tampa says all lanes of North Macdill Avenue, between West Braddock Street and West Dewey Street, are closed while the Tampa WaterDepartment repairs a water main break.
The city of Tampa says all lanes of North Macdill Avenue, between West Braddock Street and West Dewey Street, are closed while the Tampa WaterDepartment repairs a water main break.
Businesses hopeful second round of PPP loans will keep them afloat
The new coronavirus relief package comes with a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for small business owners, who hope they can stay afloat with and end to the pandemic in view as vaccines are distributed.
The new coronavirus relief package comes with a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for small business owners, who hope they can stay afloat with and end to the pandemic in view as vaccines are distributed.
Tampa, St. Pete at top of 2020 travel destinations
There’s a bright spot to end 2020 after a hospitality report found this year’s busiest travel destination was Tampa/St. Petersburg.
There’s a bright spot to end 2020 after a hospitality report found this year’s busiest travel destination was Tampa/St. Petersburg.
We asked, what word best describes 2020?
Some day, 2020 will probably take up a large part of the history books, but if you could only use one word to describe it in the present day, what would that word be?
Some day, 2020 will probably take up a large part of the history books, but if you could only use one word to describe it in the present day, what would that word be?
Man connected to deadly shooting in custody after SWAT standoff at Tampa mobile home park, deputies say
A man who barricaded himself inside a mobile home turned himself in following a deadly shooting in Tampa.
A man who barricaded himself inside a mobile home turned himself in following a deadly shooting in Tampa.
Tampa nephew mourns baseball legend Phil Niekro's passing
It's impossible for JJ Niekro to say the name of his uncle, Phil, and not smile.
It's impossible for JJ Niekro to say the name of his uncle, Phil, and not smile.
One of two drivers takes plea deal in deadly Bayshore pedestrian crash
A week before their trial was set to begin, 21-year-old Cameron Herrin and 20-year-old John Barrineau decided to go their separate legal ways.
A week before their trial was set to begin, 21-year-old Cameron Herrin and 20-year-old John Barrineau decided to go their separate legal ways.
Courtney Campbell Causeway reopens after crash at Rocky Point
Law enforcement officials are asking drivers to find a different route across the bay after a crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Law enforcement officials are asking drivers to find a different route across the bay after a crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Overnight shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 hurt in Ybor
Police are looking for a gunman after a Christmas night shooting in Ybor City left two people dead and two others injured.
Police are looking for a gunman after a Christmas night shooting in Ybor City left two people dead and two others injured.