DeSantis' message: Hope is on the horizon
As the state approaches another morbid coronavirus milestone of 20,000 COVID-19 deaths, Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered some glad tidings to Floridians this week: Hope is on the horizon.
As the state approaches another morbid coronavirus milestone of 20,000 COVID-19 deaths, Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered some glad tidings to Floridians this week: Hope is on the horizon.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $23 million for Florida's mental health programs
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will allocate more than $23 million to help Floridians battling mental health issues due to the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will allocate more than $23 million to help Floridians battling mental health issues due to the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help is available to everyone, chief says after man's suicide along Tampa bridge
Wednesday afternoon, police responded to the Rowlett Park bridge after a call about a man on fire and hanging there. Officers and firefighters lowered him to the river and tried to save him, but he was pronounced dead at Tampa General Hospital.
Wednesday afternoon, police responded to the Rowlett Park bridge after a call about a man on fire and hanging there. Officers and firefighters lowered him to the river and tried to save him, but he was pronounced dead at Tampa General Hospital.
Florida leaders push to protect small businesses from lawsuits
There's a new push to protect businesses impacted by the pandemic from getting sued.
There's a new push to protect businesses impacted by the pandemic from getting sued.
Brady ready for December run
This is exactly the time of the year that Tom Brady was brought here for- a December postseason rush.
This is exactly the time of the year that Tom Brady was brought here for- a December postseason rush.
TGH gears up arrival of COVID-19 vaccine
Tampa General Hospital continued ramping up its preparations to receive the first round of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days.
Tampa General Hospital continued ramping up its preparations to receive the first round of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days.
Prosecutors want juries to hear all crimes of accused Seminole Heights serial killer during each trial
Prosecutors just filed a new motion asking the judge to allow Donaldson's prior bad acts and crimes in each trial, also known as "Williams Rule," as evidence.
Prosecutors just filed a new motion asking the judge to allow Donaldson's prior bad acts and crimes in each trial, also known as "Williams Rule," as evidence.
Boil-water notice lifted in Tampa days after massive water main break
Twelve million gallons of water, 700,000 people affected., and revenue losses that are still being counted. But the boil order that effected everyone in the city of Tampa is finally over,
Twelve million gallons of water, 700,000 people affected., and revenue losses that are still being counted. But the boil order that effected everyone in the city of Tampa is finally over,
2021 Gasparilla Distance Classic postponed until May
The Gasparilla Distance Classic originally scheduled for February 19-21, 2021 has been postponed to Mother’s Day weekend, May 7-9, 2021, due to ongoing public health concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, race organizers announced Thursday.
The Gasparilla Distance Classic originally scheduled for February 19-21, 2021 has been postponed to Mother’s Day weekend, May 7-9, 2021, due to ongoing public health concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, race organizers announced Thursday.
Tampa Bay Brewing Company paying employees $70K in back wages for allegedly giving tips to managers
The Tampa Bay Brewing Company will pay tens of thousands of dollars in back wages to its employees over alleged minimum wage and overtime violations.
The Tampa Bay Brewing Company will pay tens of thousands of dollars in back wages to its employees over alleged minimum wage and overtime violations.
FL lawmaker's bill decriminalizes marijuana, creates pathway to clear prior convictions
Last week, the U.S House of Representatives approved a bill that would take marijuana off the federal list of controlled substances, eliminating penalties for anyone caught with cannabis and setting up a process to expunge convictions.
Last week, the U.S House of Representatives approved a bill that would take marijuana off the federal list of controlled substances, eliminating penalties for anyone caught with cannabis and setting up a process to expunge convictions.
Florida leaders eye converting COVID-19 testing sites into vaccine distribution centers
State and local leaders are still hammering out logistics for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but a few places are already set to give out the shot and the most vulnerable will be first in line.
State and local leaders are still hammering out logistics for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but a few places are already set to give out the shot and the most vulnerable will be first in line.
USF forensic anthropologist hopes to connect unidentified remains with loved ones, solve cold cases
People leave flowers on the graves of loved ones, but on this day, scientists are at a Tampa cemetery opening the graves of people who were unidentified when they died and they were possibly murdered.
People leave flowers on the graves of loved ones, but on this day, scientists are at a Tampa cemetery opening the graves of people who were unidentified when they died and they were possibly murdered.
Repairs complete, but Tampa boil-water notice remains in place
A negative test was a big positive for the city Wednesday as the first round of water testing showed no evidence of contamination. But the city’s infrastructure deputy administrator says they’re not out of the woods yet.
A negative test was a big positive for the city Wednesday as the first round of water testing showed no evidence of contamination. But the city’s infrastructure deputy administrator says they’re not out of the woods yet.
Houseplants for every lifestyle shipped from Yuravine Bros. in South Tampa
If you’re looking for a special gift for the person who has everything, a plant could be what you’re looking for.
If you’re looking for a special gift for the person who has everything, a plant could be what you’re looking for.
Officers unable to save suicidal man along Tampa bridge
Police were unable to save a man as he tried to take his own life along a Sulphur Springs bridge this morning.
Police were unable to save a man as he tried to take his own life along a Sulphur Springs bridge this morning.
Boil-water notice for Tampa continues Tuesday as water main break repairs get underway
City officials say the expect to have the repairs finished sometime today, but, for now, all Tampa city residents and those living in certain areas of Hillsborough County -- including residents in Eastlake, Fairview, Herschel Heights, Pebble Creek, Palm River, and Seaboard -- who receive water from the city are under the boil-water notice.
City officials say the expect to have the repairs finished sometime today, but, for now, all Tampa city residents and those living in certain areas of Hillsborough County -- including residents in Eastlake, Fairview, Herschel Heights, Pebble Creek, Palm River, and Seaboard -- who receive water from the city are under the boil-water notice.
State pitching in $67 million to update Tampa streetcar
The city of Tampa's vision for historic streetcars is changing.
The city of Tampa's vision for historic streetcars is changing.
People who took Pfizer's COVID-19 trial vaccine are hopeful, but remain cautious
The sight of a British citizen getting a COVID-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer, could not have happened without thousands of worldwide participants in clinical trials.
The sight of a British citizen getting a COVID-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer, could not have happened without thousands of worldwide participants in clinical trials.
Boiling and bottling: Tampa businesses and residents adapt after water main break
Shanya Turner spent the majority of her morning waiting for water at Tampa’s MacFarlane Park. She was one of many taking advantage of the free case of water the city was offering every household Tuesday morning, as a water main break continued to plague the city’s water supply.
Shanya Turner spent the majority of her morning waiting for water at Tampa’s MacFarlane Park. She was one of many taking advantage of the free case of water the city was offering every household Tuesday morning, as a water main break continued to plague the city’s water supply.