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.
USF launches fundraiser for international students stranded in Tampa by COVID-19
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Death investigation in Tampa's Del Rio neighborhood
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said deputies are investigating a death that happened in the Del Rio neighborhood in Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said deputies are investigating a death that happened in the Del Rio neighborhood in Tampa.
From makeup to shoes, shopping for high-touch products sees drastic changes
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Saving ears and saving lives: USF lab producing ear savers, PPE for Tampa healthcare workers
A lab at the University of South Florida has shifted its focus from product design to manufacturing in an effort to provide critical PPE for healthcare workers.
A lab at the University of South Florida has shifted its focus from product design to manufacturing in an effort to provide critical PPE for healthcare workers.
Low home sales not indicative of real estate crisis, Tampa broker says
If you're thinking of selling your home, some realtors say now may be a perfect time. With open houses canceled and in-person showings frozen, the local real estate market is seeing a major drop in inventory.
If you're thinking of selling your home, some realtors say now may be a perfect time. With open houses canceled and in-person showings frozen, the local real estate market is seeing a major drop in inventory.
Tampa Police Department welcomes new K9 crime fighter
The Tampa Police department welcomed K9 Sly to the team this week.
The Tampa Police department welcomed K9 Sly to the team this week.
Westin Rocky Point hotel fire under investigation
A fire broke out at the Westin Rocky Point hotel around 9:20 a.m. Sunday morning.
A fire broke out at the Westin Rocky Point hotel around 9:20 a.m. Sunday morning.
Police: 1 dead, 2 injured in overnight shooting
One person is dead and two others are injured following an overnight shooting at the 3400 block of 48th St. N., according to the Tampa Police Department.
One person is dead and two others are injured following an overnight shooting at the 3400 block of 48th St. N., according to the Tampa Police Department.
Church volunteers write letters of hope for those struggling during the coronavirus pandemic
The unknowns of the coronavirus pandemic can create a mental strain on anyone, which is why Next Level Church is writing personalized Letters of Hope for anyone that wants to receive one.
The unknowns of the coronavirus pandemic can create a mental strain on anyone, which is why Next Level Church is writing personalized Letters of Hope for anyone that wants to receive one.
Malls prepare for holiday weekend crowds
Malls across the bay area are preparing for the first holiday weekend since re-opening under Governor DeSantis's guidelines allowing 50% capacity.
Malls across the bay area are preparing for the first holiday weekend since re-opening under Governor DeSantis's guidelines allowing 50% capacity.
Antibody testing limited in Bay Area outside of blood donation
Antibody testing for COVID-19 recently became available at a limited number of drive-through testing sites in Florida. Unless you live near one of those sites or your general practitioner has access to the tests, the antibody tests have not been easy to come by.
Antibody testing for COVID-19 recently became available at a limited number of drive-through testing sites in Florida. Unless you live near one of those sites or your general practitioner has access to the tests, the antibody tests have not been easy to come by.
Tampa grant money keeping residents, small businesses afloat as city begins to reopen
Barbecue boats are like barbecue sundaes because there are layers of barbecue goodies. It’s a specialty at Sarges Smokehouse BBQ in Tampa, where owner Ken Sebourn is doing his best to keep his business afloat.
Barbecue boats are like barbecue sundaes because there are layers of barbecue goodies. It’s a specialty at Sarges Smokehouse BBQ in Tampa, where owner Ken Sebourn is doing his best to keep his business afloat.
Police: Man shot, killed woman and unborn baby
Jerry Lee, 45, is facing charges of first-degree murder, killing of an unborn child, shooting into a vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Jerry Lee, 45, is facing charges of first-degree murder, killing of an unborn child, shooting into a vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Tampa Police Department.
2 indicted in string of Bay Area ATM arsons
Clearwater resident Mawdo Malick Sallah, 33, and South Carolina resident Kirk Douglas Johnson, 34, have been indicted for a string of interstate ATM arsons.
Clearwater resident Mawdo Malick Sallah, 33, and South Carolina resident Kirk Douglas Johnson, 34, have been indicted for a string of interstate ATM arsons.
Tampa leaders vote down police body camera deal
Members of Tampa's city council were expected to vote to buy new body cameras, Tasers and other equipment for the police department; a $7 million total purchase. However, leaders decided Thursday the price tag was too high.
Members of Tampa's city council were expected to vote to buy new body cameras, Tasers and other equipment for the police department; a $7 million total purchase. However, leaders decided Thursday the price tag was too high.
Proposal to close Bayshore Boulevard once a month delayed until September
A proposal to close down part of Bayshore Boulevard once a month was postponed Thursday, after Mayor Jane Castor's administration determined this wasn't the right time to make a change like this.
A proposal to close down part of Bayshore Boulevard once a month was postponed Thursday, after Mayor Jane Castor's administration determined this wasn't the right time to make a change like this.
City of Tampa announces two phases for summer camps
The city of Tampa on Thursday announced plans to open a limited number of summer camp locations for kids, and parents will have to enter a lottery for the first round of spots.
The city of Tampa on Thursday announced plans to open a limited number of summer camp locations for kids, and parents will have to enter a lottery for the first round of spots.
Police: Three street-racing suspects were traveling at twice the speed limit on Dale Mabry
Tampa police say they arrested three people for street-racing along Dale Mabry Highway early Wednesday morning.
Tampa police say they arrested three people for street-racing along Dale Mabry Highway early Wednesday morning.
Yellow sticker means Tampa businesses follows COVID-19 safety guidelines
Code enforcement officers spend 12 hours each day inspecting areas like Hyde Park Village, South Howard, the Channelside District, and Ybor City to make sure businesses are abiding by Governor DeSantis' guidelines for phase one of re-opening Florida.
Code enforcement officers spend 12 hours each day inspecting areas like Hyde Park Village, South Howard, the Channelside District, and Ybor City to make sure businesses are abiding by Governor DeSantis' guidelines for phase one of re-opening Florida.