Tampa warns restaurants 'operating and functioning as bars' for 'blatant violations'

The city of Tampa has issued an official warning to restaurants that aren't following social distancing and mask guidelines, partially blaming them for rising cases of COVID-19 among young people.

HCSO: 1 arrested in Del Rio Apartments murder

Rakim Harris, 27, is facing first-degree murder charges in connection to a homicide that occurred at the Del Rio Apartments in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

USF's top doctor offers inside look at COVID-19 testing site manned by volunteers

Dr. Charles Lockwood, senior vice president of USF Health, has performed hundreds of COVID-19 tests at Hillsborough County sites -- all on his own time.

AdventHealth rolls out online ER reservation system

Limiting in-person contact is a priority for hospitals and a Tampa Bay healthcare system is taking it to new heights with online reservations for the emergency room.

Researchers see fewer travelers to densely-populated areas over July 4th weekend

Leading up to the Fourth of July weekend, there was plenty of concern about the potential for travel and large gatherings to cause COVID-19 to spread. A group of data scientists has been studying people's movement since the pandemic began to see how it relates to the spread of the virus.

Fatal hit-and-run closes portion of southbound 21st St. N at Selmon Expressway

At least one person has died in a hit-and-run crash in the southbound lanes of N 21st Street near the ramp to the Selmon Expressway, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Median age of COVID-19 cases slowly rising

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis implemented the first phase of his plan to reopen the state back on May 4. Since then, he urged young people not to ignore the guidelines.

BMW spotted leaving scene of hit-and-run crash at Humane Society of Tampa Bay

The search is on for a hit-and-run driver accused of crashing into an animal shelter and then driving off. No animals or people were hurt, but the Humane Society of Tampa Bay estimates it will cost up to $1,000 to repair the damages.

'His name and legacy are going to be part of Tampa forever,' Andrew Joseph III's father says

The Andrew Joseph Foundation teamed up with the Restorative Justice Coalition Sunday, July 12, 2020, to unveil a granite paver on the Tampa Riverwalk to honor Andrew Joseph III's life.

Supreme Court backs robocall ban, but that won't stop them

The United States Supreme Court put into black-and-white what Americans have known since the first ring: robocalls should be banned.

TMZ: Cadaver dogs alert on alligator pit at zoo once owned by Joe Exotic

Cadaver dogs have allegedly picked up on human remains at an Oklahoma zoo formerly owned by Joe Maldonado-Passage, AKA Joe Exotic, according to TMZ.

Accused murderer back in court; co-defendant complains about pandemic-related delays

Back in 2003, prosecutors say Steven Lorenzo and his co-defendant Scott Schweickert kidnapped the victims from gay bars, used them as sex slaves, killed and dismembered them.

Suspected Champs Sports arsonist arrested in New York, officials say

FOX 13 has learned an arrest has been made in the arson investigation that destroyed a Champs Sports store during the looting and riots in Tampa on May 30.