Colleges crackdown on parties during pandemic, suspend students, fraternities
For better or worse, ‘huge-parties’ have long been a part of the college-experience and old habits die hard. Colleges and universities across the state are cracking down on these sorts of “large-gatherings” in this new era of COVID-19.
For better or worse, ‘huge-parties’ have long been a part of the college-experience and old habits die hard. Colleges and universities across the state are cracking down on these sorts of “large-gatherings” in this new era of COVID-19.
COVID-19 numbers in Florida, Bay Area trending down
The state of Florida's COVID-19 numbers are trending downward, from new cases to hospitalizations. Florida's percent positivity, the rate of new positive tests, is half of what it was just six weeks ago.
The state of Florida's COVID-19 numbers are trending downward, from new cases to hospitalizations. Florida's percent positivity, the rate of new positive tests, is half of what it was just six weeks ago.
USF students welcomed back to campus, face expulsion for holding parties
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
Parents of man accused of crashing into bicyclists ask for reduced bond
Mikese Morse posted a rambling, incoherent message on Instagram, days before he plowed his car into a father and two sons out for a bike ride. The father, Pedro Aguerreberry did not make it.
Mikese Morse posted a rambling, incoherent message on Instagram, days before he plowed his car into a father and two sons out for a bike ride. The father, Pedro Aguerreberry did not make it.
Ready to help, over a hundred TECO workers head to Louisiana storm zones
This time around, Florida will be spared from any major impacts of Tropical Storm Marco or Tropical Storm Laura. However, the state is no stranger to hurricanes and is familiar with the devastation they can bring. That’s why TECO dispatched their crews Monday morning to Louisiana to be in place and ready to lend a hand after the storms pass.
This time around, Florida will be spared from any major impacts of Tropical Storm Marco or Tropical Storm Laura. However, the state is no stranger to hurricanes and is familiar with the devastation they can bring. That’s why TECO dispatched their crews Monday morning to Louisiana to be in place and ready to lend a hand after the storms pass.
Tampa dad gives advice on talking about COVID-19 with kids
With the beginning of the 2020/2021 school year just around the corner, the decision about sending kids to school or not isn't a light topic.
With the beginning of the 2020/2021 school year just around the corner, the decision about sending kids to school or not isn't a light topic.
American Red Cross in need of volunteers, especially medical professionals
With the peak of hurricane season comes the possibility of more storms, and if a storm does head to Florida, the American Red Cross will still need to open evacuation centers and shelters.
With the peak of hurricane season comes the possibility of more storms, and if a storm does head to Florida, the American Red Cross will still need to open evacuation centers and shelters.
FHP: Man shot on I-4 in Tampa, suspects on the run
A 35-year-old Tampa man was shot around 2:23 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 4 near the Hillsborough Avenue exit in Tampa.
A 35-year-old Tampa man was shot around 2:23 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 4 near the Hillsborough Avenue exit in Tampa.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 600,000 Sunday; 10,325 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,974 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 600,571.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,974 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 600,571.
4,311 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday; 106 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,311 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 597,597.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,311 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 597,597.
Pet adoptions are up amid pandemic
People are spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic and turning to animals for companionship.
People are spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic and turning to animals for companionship.
Surveillance video shows accused stalker break into WWE wrestler's home
Hours before 24-year-old Phillip Thomas traveled from South Carolina to Tampa and broke into the home of WWE wrestler Sonya Deville, prosecutors say, he sent her hundreds of messages on social media that got more and more threatening.
Hours before 24-year-old Phillip Thomas traveled from South Carolina to Tampa and broke into the home of WWE wrestler Sonya Deville, prosecutors say, he sent her hundreds of messages on social media that got more and more threatening.
FHP: Teen killed in crash on I-75 in Tampa was not wearing seatbelt
A 16-year-old girl was killed Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 75 in Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 16-year-old girl was killed Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 75 in Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
WWE star's alleged stalker to remain jailed after judge denies bond
In a Tampa courtroom Thursday, Daria Berenato recalled her terror the moment she came face-to-face with her accused stalker and barely got away.
In a Tampa courtroom Thursday, Daria Berenato recalled her terror the moment she came face-to-face with her accused stalker and barely got away.
Hitting a high note; Tampa middle school custodian makes music for teachers, students
The 60-year-old school maintenance worker came to the U.S. eight years ago from Cuba with extraordinary musical talent.
The 60-year-old school maintenance worker came to the U.S. eight years ago from Cuba with extraordinary musical talent.
Missing, mistreated tigers, ligers, wolves described in USDA reports on Joe Exotic's former zoo
An Oklahoma zoo once owned by Joe Maldonado-Passage, AKA Joe Exotic, will soon become the property of Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue and Exotic's chief rival in the Netflix show "Tiger King."
An Oklahoma zoo once owned by Joe Maldonado-Passage, AKA Joe Exotic, will soon become the property of Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue and Exotic's chief rival in the Netflix show "Tiger King."
Struggling businesses push commercial real estate into the red
Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.
Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.
Judge allows mother to have contact with son who allegedly tried to kill her
Anthony Kaptzan had not come face to face with his mother Ivette since prosecutors say he attacked her and his father with a knife. Alex Kaptzan did not survive the attack in late May.
Anthony Kaptzan had not come face to face with his mother Ivette since prosecutors say he attacked her and his father with a knife. Alex Kaptzan did not survive the attack in late May.
DeSantis: State's COVID-19 numbers headed in the right direction
Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday the state's COVID-19 numbers are heading in the right direction, but health officials said that does not mean it’s time to ease up.
Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday the state's COVID-19 numbers are heading in the right direction, but health officials said that does not mean it’s time to ease up.
I-275 reopens after crash, diesel spill north of downtown Tampa
The northbound lanes of Interstate 275 were shut down Monday afternoon due to an accident involving a truck.
The northbound lanes of Interstate 275 were shut down Monday afternoon due to an accident involving a truck.