Homeless pets move into Humane Society of Tampa Bay's new shelter

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has doubled its capacity now that they have opened a newly-renovated shelter building for animals searching for their forever home. 

Half-staff flags honor fallen firefighters Sunday

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags across the state be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on October 4 in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. 

1,844 new Florida coronavirus cases on Sunday; 43 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,844 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 716,459.

TPD: 1 in critical condition following shooting at apartment complex

One person is in critical condition following an early morning shooting at the Morgan Creek apartments, according to the Tampa Police Department.

2,811 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 74 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,811 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 714,615.

Kids create castles at Glazer Children’s Museum exhibit 

The Glazer Children’s Museum opened the ‘Castle Builder’ exhibit to give kids the chance to see what castle life was like. 

HCSO: 1 dead following shooting at Tampa apartment complex

One person is dead following a shooting in the parking lot of the Mar Bella Apartments on the 120000 block of N 15th Street, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Lightning strike: Tampa Bay hockey is the 2020 antidote fans needed

If sports teaches anything, it's that the best moments for a team won't mean much -- unless you've experienced the tough ones too.

USF to cut more than $35 million to balance budget during pandemic

The University of South Florida is making tough decisions to whittle down its budget, outlining more than $36 million in proposed cuts to make up for a loss in state funding.

Tampa turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Tampa's Old City Hall and downtown bridges are lighting up pink, and they'll stay that way throughout most of October.

Tampa International Airport rolls out COVID-19 testing for travelers

Tampa International Airport launched a new COVID-19 testing pilot program Thursday that is said to be the first, comprehensive program of its kind in the nation.

Accused church arsonist identified as jailed shoplifting suspect

Deputies in Hillsborough County say surveillance video helped them identify the man who broke into a church and set it on fire last month – and it turned out he was already in jail.

Ghost tours return to Tampa Theatre

The Tampa Theatre refuses to allow the pandemic to take away their Halloween festivities, but they will alter their spooky events to make it safe for everyone, they said.

RayJ becomes Lightning country for Stanley Cup celebrations

Electric celebrations for the Bolts lit up the night sky Thursday. The Tampa Bay Lightning took over Raymond James Stadium for an unforgettable Stanley Cup celebration, along with thousands of fans and of course, the one-and-only Stanley Cup.

Judge allows accused stalker to act as own attorney

John Matthews is accused of stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend. Tuesday, during a fiery Zoom hearing, he tried to take his case into his own hands.

‘Creatures of the Night’ returns to ZooTampa

"Creatures of the Night" at ZooTampa at Lowry Park is back during the month of October with spooky scares and eerie frights for ghouls & goblins of all ages.