Busch Gardens, Adventure Island employees on edge as parent company announces layoffs
A SEC filing by SeaWorld Entertainment revealed the pandemic has hit the theme park business hard, and they will now be forced to lay off many of their furloughed employees.
A SEC filing by SeaWorld Entertainment revealed the pandemic has hit the theme park business hard, and they will now be forced to lay off many of their furloughed employees.
2,564 new coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 38 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,564 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 646,431.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,564 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 646,431.
'The fight doesn't end with George Floyd,' activist says
The Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) rallied at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Saturday to call for State Attorney Andrew Warren to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph, who was shot and killed by Tampa police officers on April 28, 2020.
The Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) rallied at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Saturday to call for State Attorney Andrew Warren to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph, who was shot and killed by Tampa police officers on April 28, 2020.
Tampa VA employees join hundreds across the country protesting for hazard pay, more PPE
Demonstrators outside the James A Haley VA Hospital in Tampa joined hundreds of other VA employees around the country to protest their contract which they say has become unfair.
Demonstrators outside the James A Haley VA Hospital in Tampa joined hundreds of other VA employees around the country to protest their contract which they say has become unfair.
3,656 new coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 61 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,656 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 643,867.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,656 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 643,867.
Tampa police investigating homicide at Garden Terrace Apartments
Tampa police say they are investigating a homicide at the Garden Terrace Apartments.
Tampa police say they are investigating a homicide at the Garden Terrace Apartments.
Dogs head to daycare as families head back to school, work
Doggie daycare gives pets a chance to get that social interaction they are missing when their family gets back to a school and work routine.
Doggie daycare gives pets a chance to get that social interaction they are missing when their family gets back to a school and work routine.
Lightning goalie's mask honors legendary athletes who stood for social justice
The death of George Floyd left Curtis McElhinney speechless.
The death of George Floyd left Curtis McElhinney speechless.
People's 'behavior' over holiday weekend key to keeping COVID-19 at bay, experts say
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.
Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Amalie Arena to serve as early voting location
To the Tampa Bay Lightning, there's a new way for fans to "be the thunder."
To the Tampa Bay Lightning, there's a new way for fans to "be the thunder."
Tom Brady opens training center for athletes, ‘armchair quarterbacks’ in Tampa
Tom Brady has made another mark in Tampa, opening the area's first TB12 Performance and Recovery Center.
Tom Brady has made another mark in Tampa, opening the area's first TB12 Performance and Recovery Center.
FWC prepares for busy Labor Day weekend
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) officers will be out in full force this holiday weekend trying to keep boaters safe. They will be doing random boat safety inspections, making sure boaters have all of their safety gear on board and up to date.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) officers will be out in full force this holiday weekend trying to keep boaters safe. They will be doing random boat safety inspections, making sure boaters have all of their safety gear on board and up to date.
No charges for those who painted 'Back the Blue' mural, or for those who painted over it
Prosecutors in Tampa say they’ve charged dozens of people in connection with Tampa’s riots earlier this year, but they have opted not to charge several people arrested more recently for painting -- and painting over -- murals.
Prosecutors in Tampa say they’ve charged dozens of people in connection with Tampa’s riots earlier this year, but they have opted not to charge several people arrested more recently for painting -- and painting over -- murals.
Tampa police investigating shooting at Godfrey Hotel
A shooting occurred early Friday morning at a popular Tampa hotel.
A shooting occurred early Friday morning at a popular Tampa hotel.
Tampa, St. Petersburg create unique opportunities to save hometown restaurants devastated by pandemic
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Tampa police to change procedures based on community task force recommendations
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
Dr. Fauci: Labor Day weekend is key to containing coronavirus this fall
On a recent call with governor’s, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, said the upcoming Labor Day weekend will be key in determining whether the nation gets a “running start” at containing the coronavirus this fall.
On a recent call with governor’s, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, said the upcoming Labor Day weekend will be key in determining whether the nation gets a “running start” at containing the coronavirus this fall.
Hillsborough commissioners pave way for future mass transit system, redevelopment near MOSI site
The Hillsborough County Commission approved an agreement with CSX giving the county unused railroad right of way running through the back of MOSI off Fowler Avenue.
The Hillsborough County Commission approved an agreement with CSX giving the county unused railroad right of way running through the back of MOSI off Fowler Avenue.
Tampa man arrested in fatal shooting
A 23-year-old man is accused of murder following a deadly shooting on Monday, police said.
A 23-year-old man is accused of murder following a deadly shooting on Monday, police said.