Tampa veterans' shelter gets long-overdue upgrades for Veterans Day

Residents at a Tampa transitional shelter for homeless veterans will get some-much needed assistance from a service project led Habitat for Humanity. 

Inside the COVID-19 ward at Tampa General Hospital: Precautions and progress

Tampa General Hospital gave FOX 13 an exclusive view of the COVID-19 unit that only staff and patients see. The unit is set up specifically to treat patients of an unprecedented pandemic, and they admit it's been a bit of a learning curve. 

Robocalls are on the rise and keep getting worse

If you’ve noticed half a dozen or more calls a day to your phone that you don’t want, consumer experts said robocalls are on the rise and going to get worse.

Several injured in Sligh Ave. shooting

Several people were injured in a shooting near the intersection of Sligh Avenue and 50th Street in Tampa Tuesday night.

Mentorship helping girls become GEMS in their community

Young girls can struggle with having positive self-esteem, but Nyasha Jones is helping break that cycle for Bay Area girls. 

Accused Bayshore racers await judge's ruling on evidence in vehicular homicide case

Criminal defense attorney John Fitzgibbons had strong words at a virtual hearing while fighting to throw out key evidence he says was unlawfully obtained by Tampa police during their investigation into the Bayshore crash that killed a mother and her baby.

'We overcame': Tuskegee Airman inspires during MacDill AFB tour

At age 19, Sgt. Thomas Newton was preparing planes for some of the nation’s best pilots.  At 92, he’s still telling the stories. Today, he was welcomed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.

Tampa's Winter Village tradition with ice rink returns with new safety protocols

An annual holiday tradition in downtown Tampa is returning. However, like everything else this year, there are some changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Defense files motion, putting key evidence in Bayshore crash into question

With the heaviest heart, David Raubenolt has patiently waited for over two years to see justice for his wife and daughter, who were killed while crossing Bayshore in 2018. But now it appears the state’s case may be in jeopardy.  

Economists hopeful COVID-19 vaccine boosts vacation spending

News of a vaccine for COVID-19 turned stocks upside down Monday with possible benefits for Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.

6,820 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 21 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,820 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 843,897.

People fight 'pandemic fatigue' by going out, despite climbing cases

Positive COVID-19 cases are soaring across the nation, with 4,500 new cases reported Saturday in the state of Florida. But "you have to get out and live your life," some Bay Area residents say.

Bay Area reacts to Biden’s projected presidential win 

Joe Biden supporters in Tampa took to the streets to celebrate the win Saturday. Dozens of people came together outside a campaign field office known as Casa Biden in West Tampa. Honks and cheers of support could be heard all afternoon.

4,452 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 86 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,452 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 837,077.

Doctors join Al Roker in urging men to get tested for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer usually shows few symptoms, but a simple blood test for prostate-specific antigens -- or PSAs -- could save the life of a father, brothers, uncle, son or grandpa in your life.

Florida following country's upward COVID-19 case trend

COVID-19 cases in Florida rose sharply this week and doctors are warning Floridians to avoid complacency in order to prevent another surge.

Tampa blue laws: City moves closer to eliminating restrictions on liquor sales

A new law to do away with Tampa’s so-called blue law passed a first reading Thursday, opening up the hours for Sunday liquor purchases beyond the current window of 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.