Gov. DeSantis takes stock of COVID-19's effect on Tampa Bay businesses
When will work from home end? How long until cruise ships set sail from our port? These are the questions many want answered. And today, Governor Ron DeSantis asked them of Tampa Bay leaders.
When will work from home end? How long until cruise ships set sail from our port? These are the questions many want answered. And today, Governor Ron DeSantis asked them of Tampa Bay leaders.
TPD: Man threatened pet store employee with machete; demanded cash, car keys
Police arrested Derrick Malone, 38, after they say he threatened a Pet Supermarket cashier with a machete. It happened around 10:40 Tuesday at the store located at 2320 Dale Mabry Hwy N.
Police arrested Derrick Malone, 38, after they say he threatened a Pet Supermarket cashier with a machete. It happened around 10:40 Tuesday at the store located at 2320 Dale Mabry Hwy N.
Doordash driver carjacked during delivery in Tampa, police say
A food delivery driver was carjacked while on-the-job in Tampa, officials said.
A food delivery driver was carjacked while on-the-job in Tampa, officials said.
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic’s husband says legal team will request presidential pardon
“Tiger King” star’s Joe Exotic’s husband, Dillon Passage, revealed the Netflix star’s legal team is seeking a presidential pardon.
“Tiger King” star’s Joe Exotic’s husband, Dillon Passage, revealed the Netflix star’s legal team is seeking a presidential pardon.
CDC changes testing guidelines as COVID-19 again surges overseas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its guidelines on who should be tested for the coronavirus and travel quarantine, shocking public health experts across the country.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its guidelines on who should be tested for the coronavirus and travel quarantine, shocking public health experts across the country.
Lawyer for families of 2 deceased Fort Hood soldiers calls on Congress for investigation
A Tampa attorney representing the families of two soldiers who have died during their service at Fort Hood is calling on Congress for an independent investigation.
A Tampa attorney representing the families of two soldiers who have died during their service at Fort Hood is calling on Congress for an independent investigation.
Tampa woman spends 2 months in coma battling pneumonia and the flu at same time
A Tampa woman spent four months in the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia and the flu at the same time.
A Tampa woman spent four months in the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia and the flu at the same time.
Colleges crackdown on parties during pandemic, suspend students, fraternities
For better or worse, ‘huge-parties’ have long been a part of the college-experience and old habits die hard. Colleges and universities across the state are cracking down on these sorts of “large-gatherings” in this new era of COVID-19.
For better or worse, ‘huge-parties’ have long been a part of the college-experience and old habits die hard. Colleges and universities across the state are cracking down on these sorts of “large-gatherings” in this new era of COVID-19.
COVID-19 numbers in Florida, Bay Area trending down
The state of Florida's COVID-19 numbers are trending downward, from new cases to hospitalizations. Florida's percent positivity, the rate of new positive tests, is half of what it was just six weeks ago.
The state of Florida's COVID-19 numbers are trending downward, from new cases to hospitalizations. Florida's percent positivity, the rate of new positive tests, is half of what it was just six weeks ago.
USF students welcomed back to campus, face expulsion for holding parties
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
Parents of man accused of crashing into bicyclists ask for reduced bond
Mikese Morse posted a rambling, incoherent message on Instagram, days before he plowed his car into a father and two sons out for a bike ride. The father, Pedro Aguerreberry did not make it.
Mikese Morse posted a rambling, incoherent message on Instagram, days before he plowed his car into a father and two sons out for a bike ride. The father, Pedro Aguerreberry did not make it.
Ready to help, over a hundred TECO workers head to Louisiana storm zones
This time around, Florida will be spared from any major impacts of Tropical Storm Marco or Tropical Storm Laura. However, the state is no stranger to hurricanes and is familiar with the devastation they can bring. That’s why TECO dispatched their crews Monday morning to Louisiana to be in place and ready to lend a hand after the storms pass.
This time around, Florida will be spared from any major impacts of Tropical Storm Marco or Tropical Storm Laura. However, the state is no stranger to hurricanes and is familiar with the devastation they can bring. That’s why TECO dispatched their crews Monday morning to Louisiana to be in place and ready to lend a hand after the storms pass.
Tampa dad gives advice on talking about COVID-19 with kids
With the beginning of the 2020/2021 school year just around the corner, the decision about sending kids to school or not isn't a light topic.
With the beginning of the 2020/2021 school year just around the corner, the decision about sending kids to school or not isn't a light topic.
American Red Cross in need of volunteers, especially medical professionals
With the peak of hurricane season comes the possibility of more storms, and if a storm does head to Florida, the American Red Cross will still need to open evacuation centers and shelters.
With the peak of hurricane season comes the possibility of more storms, and if a storm does head to Florida, the American Red Cross will still need to open evacuation centers and shelters.
FHP: Man shot on I-4 in Tampa, suspects on the run
A 35-year-old Tampa man was shot around 2:23 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 4 near the Hillsborough Avenue exit in Tampa.
A 35-year-old Tampa man was shot around 2:23 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 4 near the Hillsborough Avenue exit in Tampa.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 600,000 Sunday; 10,325 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,974 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 600,571.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,974 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 600,571.
4,311 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday; 106 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,311 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 597,597.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,311 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 597,597.
Pet adoptions are up amid pandemic
People are spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic and turning to animals for companionship.
People are spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic and turning to animals for companionship.
Surveillance video shows accused stalker break into WWE wrestler's home
Hours before 24-year-old Phillip Thomas traveled from South Carolina to Tampa and broke into the home of WWE wrestler Sonya Deville, prosecutors say, he sent her hundreds of messages on social media that got more and more threatening.
Hours before 24-year-old Phillip Thomas traveled from South Carolina to Tampa and broke into the home of WWE wrestler Sonya Deville, prosecutors say, he sent her hundreds of messages on social media that got more and more threatening.
FHP: Teen killed in crash on I-75 in Tampa was not wearing seatbelt
A 16-year-old girl was killed Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 75 in Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 16-year-old girl was killed Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 75 in Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.