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.
WWE star's alleged stalker to remain jailed after judge denies bond
In a Tampa courtroom Thursday, Daria Berenato recalled her terror the moment she came face-to-face with her accused stalker and barely got away.
In a Tampa courtroom Thursday, Daria Berenato recalled her terror the moment she came face-to-face with her accused stalker and barely got away.
Hitting a high note; Tampa middle school custodian makes music for teachers, students
The 60-year-old school maintenance worker came to the U.S. eight years ago from Cuba with extraordinary musical talent.
The 60-year-old school maintenance worker came to the U.S. eight years ago from Cuba with extraordinary musical talent.
Missing, mistreated tigers, ligers, wolves described in USDA reports on Joe Exotic's former zoo
An Oklahoma zoo once owned by Joe Maldonado-Passage, AKA Joe Exotic, will soon become the property of Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue and Exotic's chief rival in the Netflix show "Tiger King."
An Oklahoma zoo once owned by Joe Maldonado-Passage, AKA Joe Exotic, will soon become the property of Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue and Exotic's chief rival in the Netflix show "Tiger King."
Struggling businesses push commercial real estate into the red
Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.
Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.
Judge allows mother to have contact with son who allegedly tried to kill her
Anthony Kaptzan had not come face to face with his mother Ivette since prosecutors say he attacked her and his father with a knife. Alex Kaptzan did not survive the attack in late May.
Anthony Kaptzan had not come face to face with his mother Ivette since prosecutors say he attacked her and his father with a knife. Alex Kaptzan did not survive the attack in late May.
DeSantis: State's COVID-19 numbers headed in the right direction
Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday the state's COVID-19 numbers are heading in the right direction, but health officials said that does not mean it’s time to ease up.
Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday the state's COVID-19 numbers are heading in the right direction, but health officials said that does not mean it’s time to ease up.
I-275 reopens after crash, diesel spill north of downtown Tampa
The northbound lanes of Interstate 275 were shut down Monday afternoon due to an accident involving a truck.
The northbound lanes of Interstate 275 were shut down Monday afternoon due to an accident involving a truck.
USF move-in gets underway with new COVID-19 precautions
Sunday marked the first day of the University of South Florida's move-in week for students. However, campus was a lot quieter than in years past.
Sunday marked the first day of the University of South Florida's move-in week for students. However, campus was a lot quieter than in years past.
A four-month-long 'nightmare' waiting for more answers, Joseph's family says
Local leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement and other activist groups hosted a rally and march Saturday, calling to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph.
Local leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement and other activist groups hosted a rally and march Saturday, calling to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph.
'Tiger King' fans gather to remember Don Lewis
A crowd gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Don Lewis as his family continues to draw attention to his disappearance.
A crowd gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Don Lewis as his family continues to draw attention to his disappearance.
Family turns to RV to stay connected amid coronavirus pandemic
Donovan and Dana Santis were faced with a challenge when they received news that his mother had been diagnosed with leukemia. They simply had to see her, but she lives in Maine.
Donovan and Dana Santis were faced with a challenge when they received news that his mother had been diagnosed with leukemia. They simply had to see her, but she lives in Maine.
Tampa woman sends poems to every police department, sheriff's office in U.S. to 'spread love'
Aja Anderson took on a very ambitious project starting in mid-June, where she wrote a poem, put it on a special postcard, and has been sending it to every single police department and sheriff's office in the United States.
Aja Anderson took on a very ambitious project starting in mid-June, where she wrote a poem, put it on a special postcard, and has been sending it to every single police department and sheriff's office in the United States.
Metropolitan Ministries sees surge in need, and giving, during pandemic
It's been a rough year for Courtney Thompson. She had a serious illness and then lost her job because of COVID-19.
It's been a rough year for Courtney Thompson. She had a serious illness and then lost her job because of COVID-19.
Hillsborough deputies searching for man who stole $3,000 puppy from Tampa pet store
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who stole an eight-week-old Maltese puppy from All About Puppies Thursday afternoon.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who stole an eight-week-old Maltese puppy from All About Puppies Thursday afternoon.
Troopers investigate fatal motorcycle crash on I-275 in Tampa
A 23-year-old man from Largo died following a Thursday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer.
A 23-year-old man from Largo died following a Thursday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer.
One arrested after protests in downtown Tampa
As two groups protested in downtown Tampa, one person was arrested for pushing another person from behind, police said.
As two groups protested in downtown Tampa, one person was arrested for pushing another person from behind, police said.