Bay Area healthcare systems adding traveling nurses to relieve staff
During Thursday’s Emergency Policy meeting, Hillsborough’s head of emergency management said area hospitals are looking to add travel nurses to their staff.
During Thursday’s Emergency Policy meeting, Hillsborough’s head of emergency management said area hospitals are looking to add travel nurses to their staff.
TPD honors patrolman killed 100 years ago
Patrolman Juan Nales was shot and killed while walking a suspicious person to jail back on July 18, 1920. The 25-year-old left behind a 13 month-old daughter and a pregnant wife.
Patrolman Juan Nales was shot and killed while walking a suspicious person to jail back on July 18, 1920. The 25-year-old left behind a 13 month-old daughter and a pregnant wife.
More agencies turning to body cameras to increase transparency
Multiple law enforcement agencies in the bay area are taking steps to become more transparent by launching pilot programs or purchasing body cameras for officers.
Multiple law enforcement agencies in the bay area are taking steps to become more transparent by launching pilot programs or purchasing body cameras for officers.
Cancer scare leads woman to share faith with other patients
A cancer survivor takes small boxes and fills them with healing verses from the Bible to inspire cancer patients.
A cancer survivor takes small boxes and fills them with healing verses from the Bible to inspire cancer patients.
Despite expedited shipment, remdesivir in short supply at Sarasota hospital to treat COVID-19 patients
An expedited supply of remdesivir came in last night, but Sarasota Memorial Hospital says it will only treat six COVID-19 patients. Twenty-eight are in the ICU.
An expedited supply of remdesivir came in last night, but Sarasota Memorial Hospital says it will only treat six COVID-19 patients. Twenty-eight are in the ICU.
Floridians need to make $24.43 an hour to afford rent on a 2-bedroom residence, report shows
A report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says Florida is the 12th most expensive state for renters.
A report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says Florida is the 12th most expensive state for renters.
AdventHealth to pause inpatient elective surgeries in Tampa Bay area
Beginning Friday, July 17, AdventHealth hospitals in the greater Tampa Bay area will pause the scheduling of any elective surgeries that require an overnight night stay, as long as the procedure can be safely delayed with no risk to the patient.
Beginning Friday, July 17, AdventHealth hospitals in the greater Tampa Bay area will pause the scheduling of any elective surgeries that require an overnight night stay, as long as the procedure can be safely delayed with no risk to the patient.
2 killed in shooting along I-75 in Tampa
Florida Highway Patrol investigators say an overnight shooting left two people dead. It happened around 3 a.m. Thursday morning along Interstate 75's southbound lanes in Tampa near the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd exit.
Florida Highway Patrol investigators say an overnight shooting left two people dead. It happened around 3 a.m. Thursday morning along Interstate 75's southbound lanes in Tampa near the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd exit.
DOH: Some Florida labs only reported positive COVID-19 results, not negatives
Every day, the Florida Department of Health issues a report on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state, as well as the percentage of all tests that came back positive. The reports are dependent on data from labs that perform the COVID-19 tests but inconsistency in what information labs send to the sate has led to questions about how many tests have come back negative.
Every day, the Florida Department of Health issues a report on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state, as well as the percentage of all tests that came back positive. The reports are dependent on data from labs that perform the COVID-19 tests but inconsistency in what information labs send to the sate has led to questions about how many tests have come back negative.
Tampa warns restaurants 'operating and functioning as bars' for 'blatant violations'
The city of Tampa has issued an official warning to restaurants that aren't following social distancing and mask guidelines, partially blaming them for rising cases of COVID-19 among young people.
The city of Tampa has issued an official warning to restaurants that aren't following social distancing and mask guidelines, partially blaming them for rising cases of COVID-19 among young people.
HCSO: 1 arrested in Del Rio Apartments murder
Rakim Harris, 27, is facing first-degree murder charges in connection to a homicide that occurred at the Del Rio Apartments in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Rakim Harris, 27, is facing first-degree murder charges in connection to a homicide that occurred at the Del Rio Apartments in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
USF's top doctor offers inside look at COVID-19 testing site manned by volunteers
Dr. Charles Lockwood, senior vice president of USF Health, has performed hundreds of COVID-19 tests at Hillsborough County sites -- all on his own time.
Dr. Charles Lockwood, senior vice president of USF Health, has performed hundreds of COVID-19 tests at Hillsborough County sites -- all on his own time.
Silver Alert issued for missing Englewood man with dementia last seen in Tampa
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Charles Gerald Polk, 83, who is missing from the Englewood area
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Charles Gerald Polk, 83, who is missing from the Englewood area
Hillsborough deputies searching for females who used water gun to pepper-spray elderly woman
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify two young women who pepper-sprayed an elderly woman in Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify two young women who pepper-sprayed an elderly woman in Tampa.
Hillsborough deputies safely find 10-year-old boy reported missing
Hillsborough County deputies have safely located a 10-year-old boy reported missing on Wednesday.
Hillsborough County deputies have safely located a 10-year-old boy reported missing on Wednesday.
AdventHealth rolls out online ER reservation system
Limiting in-person contact is a priority for hospitals and a Tampa Bay healthcare system is taking it to new heights with online reservations for the emergency room.
Limiting in-person contact is a priority for hospitals and a Tampa Bay healthcare system is taking it to new heights with online reservations for the emergency room.
Researchers see fewer travelers to densely-populated areas over July 4th weekend
Leading up to the Fourth of July weekend, there was plenty of concern about the potential for travel and large gatherings to cause COVID-19 to spread. A group of data scientists has been studying people's movement since the pandemic began to see how it relates to the spread of the virus.
Leading up to the Fourth of July weekend, there was plenty of concern about the potential for travel and large gatherings to cause COVID-19 to spread. A group of data scientists has been studying people's movement since the pandemic began to see how it relates to the spread of the virus.
Fatal hit-and-run closes portion of southbound 21st St. N at Selmon Expressway
At least one person has died in a hit-and-run crash in the southbound lanes of N 21st Street near the ramp to the Selmon Expressway, according to the Tampa Police Department.
At least one person has died in a hit-and-run crash in the southbound lanes of N 21st Street near the ramp to the Selmon Expressway, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Socially distant parking lot party coming to Raymond James Stadium
The north parking lot at Raymond James Stadium is transforming into a socially distant, drive-in party.
The north parking lot at Raymond James Stadium is transforming into a socially distant, drive-in party.
Median age of COVID-19 cases slowly rising
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis implemented the first phase of his plan to reopen the state back on May 4. Since then, he urged young people not to ignore the guidelines.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis implemented the first phase of his plan to reopen the state back on May 4. Since then, he urged young people not to ignore the guidelines.