Crash leads to South Tampa gas leak

A shelter-in-place order has now been lifted for a South Tampa neighborhood after an earlier gas leak.

Nearly half-million vaccine doses promised to Florida in next two weeks 'on hold,' DeSantis says

Monday marked the start of vaccinations for healthcare workers across Florida, and the governor expects more doses to arrive by the end of the year with the likely approval of Moderna's vaccine.

No bond for Tampa man accused of murdering his mother

A Tampa mother will never enjoy another Christmas with her family. She was murdered two weeks ago, detectives say, by her own son. Timmy Keene told detectives that he should have never had a gun.

Tampa detective suspended pending investigation of alleged evidence tampering

The Tampa Police Department says one of its detectives was turned in by her coworkers for allegedly tampering with evidence in an attempted murder case.

No Super Bowl capacity set yet, but NFL says Tampa is 'more than ready' to play host

While the NFL commissioner said Tampa is 'more than ready' to host next year's Super Bowl, he said the league has not committed to a set capacity figure yet.

'Significant milestone': Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Tampa Bay

The first shipments of the coronavirus vaccine are on their way to U.S. distribution sites, and Florida hospitals say they are prepared to receive them.

Freelance performers face grim financial future as meager federal assistance falls short

The financial troubles brought by the pandemic have damaged even the most joyous of industries. Those who fill our world with music have been left with empty calendars and pockets as events that incorporate the arts are canceled.

Watch living history at Ybor City's red-brick cigar factory and museum

Built from red bricks in 1910, the Ybor City cigar factory with the high clock tower is a monument to the immigrants who built Tampa, one roll at a time.

8,958 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 81 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,958 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,125,931.

More than 50 pounds of discarded PPE collected during coastal cleanups

Masks, gloves and other PPE have been essential during this pandemic, but now those same items are littering our streets and ending up in our waterways, doing more harm than good.

Opinions on COVID-19 vaccine split across the region

Even though it will be several months until a COVID-19 vaccine will be available to anyone who wants it, people across the Bay Area say they're either excited to get it, or are not convinced it will protect their health.

10,577 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 71 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,577 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,116,973.

Florida Aquarium helps successfully transplant, grow coral in the wild

The Florida Aquarium celebrated a milestone this week, and in reality, the bigger impact for this milestone will benefit the entire state.

DNA on cigarette leads to arrest in 1998 Tampa rape case

A man living in Marion County has been arrested for a rape in Tampa that occurred in 1998, thanks to DNA evidence collected from a cigarette butt in Marion County last month.