Busch Gardens' plan to reopen approved by county, includes mandatory face coverings, temperature checks
Busch Gardens just cleared the first hurdle toward reopening its parks to visitors this summer.
Busch Gardens just cleared the first hurdle toward reopening its parks to visitors this summer.
Tampa PD chief says he will be 'shocked' if Minneapolis officers not charged
The video of George Floyd on the ground, with an officer's knee on the back of his neck for over seven minutes, and him screaming for his mother Is enough to make a nearly 30-year officer cringe.
The video of George Floyd on the ground, with an officer's knee on the back of his neck for over seven minutes, and him screaming for his mother Is enough to make a nearly 30-year officer cringe.
Controversial coverings: The debate over facemasks continues as businesses begin reopening
Facemasks have become a necessary item for many Americans. In South Florida, leaders made it mandatory to wear the coverings and they are strongly recommended in the Tampa Bay area, as the CDC has outlined.
Facemasks have become a necessary item for many Americans. In South Florida, leaders made it mandatory to wear the coverings and they are strongly recommended in the Tampa Bay area, as the CDC has outlined.
Judge rejects man's request to talk to son he's accused of kidnapping
Ali Salamey is back from Lebanon, in jail and facing state and federal kidnapping charges. But now he’s asking to be released on bond, and Rachelle Smith wants to make sure he never gets near her or her son.
Ali Salamey is back from Lebanon, in jail and facing state and federal kidnapping charges. But now he’s asking to be released on bond, and Rachelle Smith wants to make sure he never gets near her or her son.
Veteran’s non-profit helps feed hundreds of Bay Area families
The Mission Continues helped feed 300 families Thursday by partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay and the River of Life Christian Church.
The Mission Continues helped feed 300 families Thursday by partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay and the River of Life Christian Church.
Tampa photographer giving away free bridal photo shoot to nurse on frontline of COVID-19 pandemic
Ryan Joseph, owner of Joseph Fine Art Photographs, is giving away a free photography package that’s worth approximately $7,800 to a Bay Area registered nurse in honor of his mother.
Ryan Joseph, owner of Joseph Fine Art Photographs, is giving away a free photography package that’s worth approximately $7,800 to a Bay Area registered nurse in honor of his mother.
Tampa leaders discuss solutions amid 'surge' in violent crime
New numbers suggest that violent crime in the city of Tampa has surged in the first few months of 2020, but it may not be the pandemic shutdowns fueling the alarming trend. At least one county commissioner thinks gangs could be to blame.
New numbers suggest that violent crime in the city of Tampa has surged in the first few months of 2020, but it may not be the pandemic shutdowns fueling the alarming trend. At least one county commissioner thinks gangs could be to blame.
Raymond James Stadium will start hosting 'Parking Lot' socials
While the home stadium for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sits idle and the future of NFL fans attendance in question, people will still be able to socialize right in the parking lots, but it won't be any traditional tailgating.
While the home stadium for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sits idle and the future of NFL fans attendance in question, people will still be able to socialize right in the parking lots, but it won't be any traditional tailgating.
FHP: Motorcycle clocked going over 150 mph on I-275
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested 38-year-old Gina Henry back on April 22 after they caught her doing 150 miles per hour on Interstate 275 through Tampa.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested 38-year-old Gina Henry back on April 22 after they caught her doing 150 miles per hour on Interstate 275 through Tampa.
Pediatricians worried by sharp decline in childhood vaccinations
Vaccines are essential for protecting against debilitating and sometimes deadly diseases like measles, rubella, whooping cough and the flu, but during stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, the number of regular, childhood vaccinations administered by pediatricians dropped significantly in Florida and nationwide.
Vaccines are essential for protecting against debilitating and sometimes deadly diseases like measles, rubella, whooping cough and the flu, but during stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, the number of regular, childhood vaccinations administered by pediatricians dropped significantly in Florida and nationwide.
DOJ: Tampa man accused of helping ISIS said 'Americans got what they deserved' on 9/11
The FBI has charged a Tampa man with providing material support to ISIS after they say he stockpiled weapons, expressed allegiance to the "caliphate" and worshipped the Orlando nightclub shooter.
The FBI has charged a Tampa man with providing material support to ISIS after they say he stockpiled weapons, expressed allegiance to the "caliphate" and worshipped the Orlando nightclub shooter.
Florida disaster managers have COVID-19 in mind as hurricane season preps get underway
With two named storms in the already in the hurricane pre-season and an ongoing pandemic, Florida’s disaster managers are looking at this hurricane season a little differently.
With two named storms in the already in the hurricane pre-season and an ongoing pandemic, Florida’s disaster managers are looking at this hurricane season a little differently.
New focused relaxation therapy is game-changer for those struggling with mental health issues
A group of mental health counselors in Tampa is learning a new therapy method for their clients. It’s known as A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
A group of mental health counselors in Tampa is learning a new therapy method for their clients. It’s known as A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Sailor runs 48 miles in 48 hours to honor 48 soldiers who lost their lives
A Tampa man set out on a grueling 48-hour mission to honor the memory of fallen members of the military.
A Tampa man set out on a grueling 48-hour mission to honor the memory of fallen members of the military.
Police: 1 killed, 1 injured in South Tampa stabbing
Police arrested Anthony Kaptzan, 21, after they say he stabbed a 51-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman.
Police arrested Anthony Kaptzan, 21, after they say he stabbed a 51-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman.
Bay Area YMCA’s team up with OneBlood to save lives
Fifteen Bay Area YMCA's are hosting blood drives to help OneBlood meet its needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fifteen Bay Area YMCA's are hosting blood drives to help OneBlood meet its needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Miles for Heroes: Sailor will run four miles, every four hours to honor fallen heroes
As the sun rose Monday morning, a Tampa resident, with an American flag in hand, hit the strees with a special mission.
As the sun rose Monday morning, a Tampa resident, with an American flag in hand, hit the strees with a special mission.
Tampa re-ups fund to help small businesses
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
Legal battle over easement roadway land-locks bird sanctuary owner on property
Majid Esmaeili is a man on a virtual island in the middle of Tampa. He is currently landlocked on his own property, about a mile from the Citrus Park Mall.
Majid Esmaeili is a man on a virtual island in the middle of Tampa. He is currently landlocked on his own property, about a mile from the Citrus Park Mall.
Tampa hires nurses to check COVID-19 safety at construction sites
Emergency room nurse Brian Masters is often busy saving lives at hospitals and, these days, at construction sites too.
Emergency room nurse Brian Masters is often busy saving lives at hospitals and, these days, at construction sites too.