Lightning goalie's mask honors legendary athletes who stood for social justice
The death of George Floyd left Curtis McElhinney speechless.
The death of George Floyd left Curtis McElhinney speechless.
People's 'behavior' over holiday weekend key to keeping COVID-19 at bay, experts say
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.
Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Amalie Arena to serve as early voting location
To the Tampa Bay Lightning, there's a new way for fans to "be the thunder."
To the Tampa Bay Lightning, there's a new way for fans to "be the thunder."
Tom Brady opens training center for athletes, ‘armchair quarterbacks’ in Tampa
Tom Brady has made another mark in Tampa, opening the area's first TB12 Performance and Recovery Center.
Tom Brady has made another mark in Tampa, opening the area's first TB12 Performance and Recovery Center.
FWC prepares for busy Labor Day weekend
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) officers will be out in full force this holiday weekend trying to keep boaters safe. They will be doing random boat safety inspections, making sure boaters have all of their safety gear on board and up to date.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) officers will be out in full force this holiday weekend trying to keep boaters safe. They will be doing random boat safety inspections, making sure boaters have all of their safety gear on board and up to date.
No charges for those who painted 'Back the Blue' mural, or for those who painted over it
Prosecutors in Tampa say they’ve charged dozens of people in connection with Tampa’s riots earlier this year, but they have opted not to charge several people arrested more recently for painting -- and painting over -- murals.
Prosecutors in Tampa say they’ve charged dozens of people in connection with Tampa’s riots earlier this year, but they have opted not to charge several people arrested more recently for painting -- and painting over -- murals.
Tampa police investigating shooting at Godfrey Hotel
A shooting occurred early Friday morning at a popular Tampa hotel.
A shooting occurred early Friday morning at a popular Tampa hotel.
Tampa, St. Petersburg create unique opportunities to save hometown restaurants devastated by pandemic
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Restaurant owner says operating at 50% capacity is tough and the extra costs are adding up.
Tampa police to change procedures based on community task force recommendations
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
Dr. Fauci: Labor Day weekend is key to containing coronavirus this fall
On a recent call with governor’s, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, said the upcoming Labor Day weekend will be key in determining whether the nation gets a “running start” at containing the coronavirus this fall.
On a recent call with governor’s, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, said the upcoming Labor Day weekend will be key in determining whether the nation gets a “running start” at containing the coronavirus this fall.
Hillsborough commissioners pave way for future mass transit system, redevelopment near MOSI site
The Hillsborough County Commission approved an agreement with CSX giving the county unused railroad right of way running through the back of MOSI off Fowler Avenue.
The Hillsborough County Commission approved an agreement with CSX giving the county unused railroad right of way running through the back of MOSI off Fowler Avenue.
Tampa man arrested in fatal shooting
A 23-year-old man is accused of murder following a deadly shooting on Monday, police said.
A 23-year-old man is accused of murder following a deadly shooting on Monday, police said.
Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin joining cast of 'Dancing with the Stars'
Fans of the hit Netflix docuseries will quickly recognize one of the cast members joining ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." It's none other than Carole Baskin.
Fans of the hit Netflix docuseries will quickly recognize one of the cast members joining ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." It's none other than Carole Baskin.
Metropolitan Ministries in need of help after 60% drop in volunteers
Local non-profit Metropolitan Ministries needs to fill nearly 200 empty volunteer spots. According to the organization, for the first time, they have experienced a 60% drop in volunteers during the pandemic. They said they have seen a surge in need from local families.
Local non-profit Metropolitan Ministries needs to fill nearly 200 empty volunteer spots. According to the organization, for the first time, they have experienced a 60% drop in volunteers during the pandemic. They said they have seen a surge in need from local families.
Red lights alert the nation to dying live entertainment industry
Buildings around Tampa Bay lit up red Tuesday night to show support for those in the entertainment industry, many still unemployed due to the pandemic, with no end in sight.
Buildings around Tampa Bay lit up red Tuesday night to show support for those in the entertainment industry, many still unemployed due to the pandemic, with no end in sight.
Another warning: University of Tampa asks law enforcement for help after weekend of off-campus parties
For the second time in less than a week, University of Tampa officials are warning students about large gatherings after a weekend where several parties were held off campus.
For the second time in less than a week, University of Tampa officials are warning students about large gatherings after a weekend where several parties were held off campus.
Governor says state's COVID-19 downward trend is promising
During a visit to Tampa Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis said how Florida’s coronavirus numbers are trending downward and showing positive signs for daily positive cases, hospitalizations and ICU stays.
During a visit to Tampa Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis said how Florida’s coronavirus numbers are trending downward and showing positive signs for daily positive cases, hospitalizations and ICU stays.
Concrete beam falls from truck, blocking Selmon Expressway lanes
The Selmon Expressway’s eastbound lanes, heading out of South Tampa, are closed this afternoon after an oversized concrete beam fell from its trailer across the roadway.
The Selmon Expressway’s eastbound lanes, heading out of South Tampa, are closed this afternoon after an oversized concrete beam fell from its trailer across the roadway.
Orphaned otter pup finds new home at ZooTampa
There's a new resident at ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa: an otter pup.
There's a new resident at ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa: an otter pup.