2009 boating accident that killed college, NFL football players coming to the big screen
February 2009, former University of South Florida football players Nick Schuyler and William Bleakley, along with Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and former Buccaneer Corey Smith, left the Clearwater Marina for an offshore fishing run.
February 2009, former University of South Florida football players Nick Schuyler and William Bleakley, along with Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and former Buccaneer Corey Smith, left the Clearwater Marina for an offshore fishing run.
Uncooperative COVID-19 patients slow contact tracing process, put others at risk
Health officials are trying to keep up with the demand for COVID-19 testing as the state's case numbers continue to rise.
Health officials are trying to keep up with the demand for COVID-19 testing as the state's case numbers continue to rise.
Mutation helps COVID-19 spread more easily, replicate faster
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute say they have discovered COVID-19 has mutated, making it easier to catch. It is still unclear, however, if the virus has become more dangerous.
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute say they have discovered COVID-19 has mutated, making it easier to catch. It is still unclear, however, if the virus has become more dangerous.
Hospitals ready, despite uncertainty of need for COVID-19 hospitalization
Bay Area hospitals are geared up for increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases but so far, many of the new positive coronavirus tests aren’t followed by hospital stays.
Bay Area hospitals are geared up for increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases but so far, many of the new positive coronavirus tests aren’t followed by hospital stays.
'Never forgotten': Ten years ago, two Tampa police officers were murdered during a traffic stop
Monday marks 10 years since the killings of two Tampa police officers, a crime that shook the city and set off a manhunt for their killer.
Monday marks 10 years since the killings of two Tampa police officers, a crime that shook the city and set off a manhunt for their killer.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 141,000 after increasing more than 8,500 in Sunday's report
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,530 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 141,075.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,530 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 141,075.
Protester taken into custody after allegedly jumping on hood of moving car in Hyde Park
A protester was taken into police custody Saturday evening after allegedly jumping onto the hood of a moving car, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A protester was taken into police custody Saturday evening after allegedly jumping onto the hood of a moving car, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Titus O’Neil, Dave Bautista lead 'Love Walk' through Tampa to inspire change
Hundreds showed up Saturday to march with Titus O’Neil and Dave Bautista for Saturday’s ‘Love Walk’ through Tampa.
Hundreds showed up Saturday to march with Titus O’Neil and Dave Bautista for Saturday’s ‘Love Walk’ through Tampa.
Fatal traffic crash closes Kennedy Blvd. Saturday afternoon
The westbound traffic lanes of Kennedy Blvd. closed between N. Dale Mabry Hwy and N. Lois Ave Saturday afternoon while officers investigated a traffic crash.
The westbound traffic lanes of Kennedy Blvd. closed between N. Dale Mabry Hwy and N. Lois Ave Saturday afternoon while officers investigated a traffic crash.
Florida's COVID-19 case rose more than 9,500 in latest daily record; 24 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,585 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 132,545.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,585 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 132,545.
Bay Area 'Bboy' hopes to take passion for the sport to the Olympics
Phillip Li plans to take his “breaking” career far. In 2024 “breaking” will be considered a sport in the Olympics. Li plans to train to achieve that next level of success.
Phillip Li plans to take his “breaking” career far. In 2024 “breaking” will be considered a sport in the Olympics. Li plans to train to achieve that next level of success.
Many travelers choosing road trips rather than plane flights this summer
More than 700 million Americans are expected to take trips and vacations between July and August, and 97% of those trips will be by car according to AAA.
More than 700 million Americans are expected to take trips and vacations between July and August, and 97% of those trips will be by car according to AAA.
Obesity, pregnancy, kidney disease added as complicating factors for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control added new health conditions that make people more at risk to suffer complications from COVID-19, and it includes obesity and pregnancy.
The Centers for Disease Control added new health conditions that make people more at risk to suffer complications from COVID-19, and it includes obesity and pregnancy.
Tampa photography exhibit captures Black history in the making
A group of twelve Bay Area Black photographers has teamed up to document the recent protests around Tampa Bay.
A group of twelve Bay Area Black photographers has teamed up to document the recent protests around Tampa Bay.
Heat advisory issued for third day in a row; Tampa ties all-time record high
If it feels like it's hotter than ever outside, that's because it is. Tampa hit 99 degrees this afternoon, tying the all-time record for the hottest day in the city.
If it feels like it's hotter than ever outside, that's because it is. Tampa hit 99 degrees this afternoon, tying the all-time record for the hottest day in the city.
Hillsborough County deputies searching for car dealership burglar, arsonist
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for a man who burglarized and set fire to a Tampa car dealership.
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for a man who burglarized and set fire to a Tampa car dealership.
Soldier returns to Tampa in time for Father's Day, surprises kids with heartwarming photobomb
Lt. Col. Simon McKenzie returned to Tampa after being deployed for several months, so he and his wife decided to surprise their kids with a heartwarming photobomb during a photography session.
Lt. Col. Simon McKenzie returned to Tampa after being deployed for several months, so he and his wife decided to surprise their kids with a heartwarming photobomb during a photography session.
Drivers corral man who hit, killed teen on Howard Frankland Bridge and left the scene
A 19-year-old male is dead following a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 19-year-old male is dead following a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
HHS deputy secretary meets with Bay Area healthcare, business leaders
Of the $2.6 billion Florida hospitals received from the CARES Act provider relief fund, Tampa-area hospitals saw more than $100 million of it.
Of the $2.6 billion Florida hospitals received from the CARES Act provider relief fund, Tampa-area hospitals saw more than $100 million of it.
Council members get tongue lashing from Tampa residents angry over race, police
There was a clash even before Tampa's city council meeting got started on Thursday.
There was a clash even before Tampa's city council meeting got started on Thursday.