Voice of the Lightning, Rick Peckham excited for chance to get back behind the mic
March 10 was the last time Rick Peckham called a Tampa Bay Lightning Broadcast. Two days later, the NHL paused the regular season indefinitely due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
March 10 was the last time Rick Peckham called a Tampa Bay Lightning Broadcast. Two days later, the NHL paused the regular season indefinitely due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
University faculty call on DeSantis to call off in-person classes this fall
In normal times, heading back to campus could cause the jitters, but this year some who teach on Florida campuses are filled with fear.
In normal times, heading back to campus could cause the jitters, but this year some who teach on Florida campuses are filled with fear.
Busch Gardens welcomes rare baby echidna
There's a new arrival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the park is one of the very few places in the U.S. where visitors can see it. For the first time, the theme park has welcomed an echidna.
There's a new arrival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the park is one of the very few places in the U.S. where visitors can see it. For the first time, the theme park has welcomed an echidna.
Price of gold increases past previous record, nearing $2,000 per ounce
The price of gold hit a record high Monday. Uncertainty over COVID-19 infection rates and job losses has been pushing investors to move their money into something safer.
The price of gold hit a record high Monday. Uncertainty over COVID-19 infection rates and job losses has been pushing investors to move their money into something safer.
Scooters return to downtown Tampa after two-month absence during coronavirus pandemic
Scooters are back on the streets of Tampa after being removed on May 31, when the city decided the rideshare program was too risky for the public as COVID-19 cases soared.
Scooters are back on the streets of Tampa after being removed on May 31, when the city decided the rideshare program was too risky for the public as COVID-19 cases soared.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 420,000 in Sunday's report; 77 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,344 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 423,855.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,344 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 423,855.
Man struck by lightning near Courtney Campbell Bridge
A man in his 30s was struck by lightning while riding a raft near the Courtney Campbell Bridge Saturday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A man in his 30s was struck by lightning while riding a raft near the Courtney Campbell Bridge Saturday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Florida’s cases of COVID-19 increased more than 12,000 in Saturday’s report; 124 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,199 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 414,511.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,199 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 414,511.
Orphaned manatee on the mend after being spotted by good Samaritans
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Travel back in time at Hillsborough County’s smallest conservation park
Hillsborough County's smallest conservation park offers a unique look at what old Florida used to look like.
Hillsborough County's smallest conservation park offers a unique look at what old Florida used to look like.
The show must go on; artistic director implements safety measures to host ballet summer camp
The logistics of having a summer dance camp might seem like a nightmare, but Philip Neal with the Straz Center for the Performing Arts has it figured out.
The logistics of having a summer dance camp might seem like a nightmare, but Philip Neal with the Straz Center for the Performing Arts has it figured out.
Tampa murder suspect injured in shootout with Georgia deputies
The man accused of a multi-state crime spree was captured after a shootout with officers in Georgia, but investigators say it started with a murder in Tampa.
The man accused of a multi-state crime spree was captured after a shootout with officers in Georgia, but investigators say it started with a murder in Tampa.
Relocation, downsizing company helps supply furniture to those in need
Janeen Salzgeber and her friend from high school Renee Brunelle own Pathfinders Downsizing Solutions. They help seniors downsize and organize their move into a smaller residence.
Janeen Salzgeber and her friend from high school Renee Brunelle own Pathfinders Downsizing Solutions. They help seniors downsize and organize their move into a smaller residence.
More delays, no trial date for teens accused in Bayshore crash that killed mother and daughter
At a hearing Thursday afternoon, Hillsborough Judge Christopher Nash couldn't say for sure when the case of two teens -- accused of killing a mother and daughter in a fatal crash on Bayshore Boulevard -- would go to trial.
At a hearing Thursday afternoon, Hillsborough Judge Christopher Nash couldn't say for sure when the case of two teens -- accused of killing a mother and daughter in a fatal crash on Bayshore Boulevard -- would go to trial.
Traveling nurses arrive in Tampa to ease pressure at area hospitals
In the war against COVID-19, doctors and nurses are the frontline soldiers. As hospitals in Florida continue to fill with sick-patients, there’s a growing need for re-enforcements.
In the war against COVID-19, doctors and nurses are the frontline soldiers. As hospitals in Florida continue to fill with sick-patients, there’s a growing need for re-enforcements.
Temporary closures become permanent for many Bay Area businesses as COVID-19 cases rise
Over the last four months, more than 1,200 businesses in the Tampa Bay area have had to close down, at least for a little while. But new data shows that temporary shutdowns are increasingly becoming permanent and local companies are concerned.
Over the last four months, more than 1,200 businesses in the Tampa Bay area have had to close down, at least for a little while. But new data shows that temporary shutdowns are increasingly becoming permanent and local companies are concerned.
Tampa museum exhibits, preserves the art of photography
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art.
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art.
After COVID-19 delay, lunch date leads to life-saving kidney transplant
Debra Palmer needs a kidney transplant. At the other end of her table recently, Debbie Lundberg was willing to donate hers.
Debra Palmer needs a kidney transplant. At the other end of her table recently, Debbie Lundberg was willing to donate hers.
Photographers donate services to job-seekers in need of new headshots
Several hundred photographers around the nation united to help those looking for jobs. They participated in the “10,000 Head Shots” program, the largest single-day photo program of its kind.
Several hundred photographers around the nation united to help those looking for jobs. They participated in the “10,000 Head Shots” program, the largest single-day photo program of its kind.
U.S. military veterans, families to receive free admission to SeaWorld parks, Busch Gardens
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is offering free admission to SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, and Busch Gardens Tampa parks for U.S. military veterans, retirees and up to three of their friends or family members July 22- Nov. 11.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is offering free admission to SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, and Busch Gardens Tampa parks for U.S. military veterans, retirees and up to three of their friends or family members July 22- Nov. 11.