Florida's COVID-19 cases top 480,000 in Saturday's report; 179 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,642 since Friday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 480,028.

Witness said suspect was 'trying to execute' Tampa officer on Hillsborough Ave. Thursday

Pastor Carl Soto says he was driving down Hillsborough Avenue near 43rd Street Thursday night when he saw a Tampa police squad car's back windshield shatter and heard multiple gunshots.

Venue owners struggle to envision future for live music industry

Stages in live music venues throughout the Bay Area have been empty for five months and owners say they've reached a breaking point.

Voice of the Lightning, Rick Peckham excited for chance to get back behind the mic

March 10 was the last time Rick Peckham called a Tampa Bay Lightning Broadcast. Two days later, the NHL paused the regular season indefinitely due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Busch Gardens welcomes rare baby echidna

There's a new arrival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the park is one of the very few places in the U.S. where visitors can see it. For the first time, the theme park has welcomed an echidna.

Price of gold increases past previous record, nearing $2,000 per ounce

The price of gold hit a record high Monday. Uncertainty over COVID-19 infection rates and job losses has been pushing investors to move their money into something safer.

Scooters return to downtown Tampa after two-month absence during coronavirus pandemic

Scooters are back on the streets of Tampa after being removed on May 31, when the city decided the rideshare program was too risky for the public as COVID-19 cases soared.

Florida's COVID-19 cases top 420,000 in Sunday's report; 77 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,344 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 423,855.

Man struck by lightning near Courtney Campbell Bridge

A man in his 30s was struck by lightning while riding a raft near the Courtney Campbell Bridge Saturday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Florida’s cases of COVID-19 increased more than 12,000 in Saturday’s report; 124 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,199 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 414,511.

Orphaned manatee on the mend after being spotted by good Samaritans

Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.