Tampa officers injured during crowd control call
Several Tampa police officers were injured when a crowd turned violent around 1:15 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Several Tampa police officers were injured when a crowd turned violent around 1:15 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirm cases of COVID-19, headquarters remain open
Three members of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus at the team’s training facility, and the Bucs have closed affected areas of the building. The team said those areas will remain closed until extensive sanitizing is completed.
Three members of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus at the team’s training facility, and the Bucs have closed affected areas of the building. The team said those areas will remain closed until extensive sanitizing is completed.
Florida’s COVID-19 cases climb more than 4,000; another record increase
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,049 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 93,797.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,049 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 93,797.
Tampa police searching for missing, endangered man
Tampa police are searching for Aubrey Lewis Hudson, 63, who was last seen walking westbound on East 7th Avenue.
Tampa police are searching for Aubrey Lewis Hudson, 63, who was last seen walking westbound on East 7th Avenue.
Juneteenth brings awareness, unity to streets of Ybor City
About 200 people marched through Tampa Friday to commemorate Juneteenth and to honor lives lost at the hands of police.
About 200 people marched through Tampa Friday to commemorate Juneteenth and to honor lives lost at the hands of police.
Free masks available in St. Pete, Tampa
Now that masks are required to be worn in public, indoor settings in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is offering free face coverings to anyone who needs them, as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Rick Kriseman and the city of St. Petersburg are doing the same.
Now that masks are required to be worn in public, indoor settings in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is offering free face coverings to anyone who needs them, as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Rick Kriseman and the city of St. Petersburg are doing the same.
South Tampa nightlife dims as COVID-19 hits bar, restaurant staff
At least four popular South Tampa hotspots -- MacDinton’s, SoHo Saloon, Yard of Ale, and Cask Social -- are all closing temporarily after employees either tested positive or showed symptoms related to COVID-19.
At least four popular South Tampa hotspots -- MacDinton’s, SoHo Saloon, Yard of Ale, and Cask Social -- are all closing temporarily after employees either tested positive or showed symptoms related to COVID-19.
Tampa mayor outlines changes to police department policy
We’ve all seen the daily protests and the passionate calls for change and so has Tampa's mayor.
We’ve all seen the daily protests and the passionate calls for change and so has Tampa's mayor.
Mask requirements go into effect for St. Pete, Tampa on Friday
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
55 Tampa General Hospital staff members have tested positive since March
Tampa General Hospital said while there has been a spike in COVID-19 patients at its hospital, there still is room to care for more.
Tampa General Hospital said while there has been a spike in COVID-19 patients at its hospital, there still is room to care for more.
11 face felony charges from night of civil unrest; more charges likely in coming weeks, state attorney says
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced charges for 11 people stemming from the rioting and looting that occurred during demonstrations in Tampa in late May.
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced charges for 11 people stemming from the rioting and looting that occurred during demonstrations in Tampa in late May.
Woman, accused of driving drunk and killing granddaughter, denied reduced bond
Helen Mention has been sitting in jail with a bond of $100,000 since she pleaded not guilty to the death of her 10-month-old granddaughter.
Helen Mention has been sitting in jail with a bond of $100,000 since she pleaded not guilty to the death of her 10-month-old granddaughter.
Tampa installs 2 temporary traffic signals on Bayshore Boulevard
The city of Tampa began installing temporary traffic lights this week at two busy intersections on Bayshore Boulevard, following a rash of deadly crashes in recent years.
The city of Tampa began installing temporary traffic lights this week at two busy intersections on Bayshore Boulevard, following a rash of deadly crashes in recent years.
After 60 years, Stepp's Towing still rolling strong
It started with one man and one truck. But the towing business hooked a local family, and 60 years later, it’s an empire.
It started with one man and one truck. But the towing business hooked a local family, and 60 years later, it’s an empire.
Two Tampa Bay Brewing Company employees test positive for COVID-19
A local brewery announced two of its employees recently tested positive for COVID-19, and will remain open.
A local brewery announced two of its employees recently tested positive for COVID-19, and will remain open.
'Morale is in the gutter:' Protests, accusations taking toll on law enforcement
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
City of Tampa cancels 'Boom by the Bay' Fourth of July celebration
City officials in Tampa announced Wednesday it will cancel this year's "Boom by the Bay" celebration due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the area.
City officials in Tampa announced Wednesday it will cancel this year's "Boom by the Bay" celebration due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the area.
Large companies join those who say 'the time is now' to make Juneteenth a national holiday
154 years ago Friday, Texans celebrated the first Juneteenth.
154 years ago Friday, Texans celebrated the first Juneteenth.
Woman accused of stealing husband's money was under 'control' of psychic, lawyer says
Six months ago, 26-year-old Lin Halfon was newly married to Richard Rappaport, a 76-year-old Tampa businessman. But now, Halfon is sitting in jail accused of stealing her husband's money.
Six months ago, 26-year-old Lin Halfon was newly married to Richard Rappaport, a 76-year-old Tampa businessman. But now, Halfon is sitting in jail accused of stealing her husband's money.
Religious leaders, Tampa mayor discuss ways to improve relationship between black community and police
African-American church leaders in Tampa said they want to lead the call for peace and justice in the community -- starting with sharing ideas with the mayor.
African-American church leaders in Tampa said they want to lead the call for peace and justice in the community -- starting with sharing ideas with the mayor.