Pirate Water Taxi will resume operations Friday with new vessel
Tampa's Pirate Water Taxi will return to the Hillsborough River on Friday, May 15.
Tampa's Pirate Water Taxi will return to the Hillsborough River on Friday, May 15.
Shoppers see largest jump in grocery prices since 1974
It's not your imagination. The overall price of groceries has gone up according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows a 2.6% increase in prices.
It's not your imagination. The overall price of groceries has gone up according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows a 2.6% increase in prices.
Universities plan for fall semester despite uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic
College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.
College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.
Young cancer survivor, mother make face masks more comfortable for healthcare workers
Susan Cooney and her eight-year-old daughter Bella happily make crocheted face mask extenders for healthcare workers.
Susan Cooney and her eight-year-old daughter Bella happily make crocheted face mask extenders for healthcare workers.
Home-school flying lessons, courtesy of MacDill Air Foce Base
You might see their planes and uniforms and maybe you’ve even seen video of how they refuel planes in mid-air, but those who fly for the Air Force face a challenging mission shared by many these days.
You might see their planes and uniforms and maybe you’ve even seen video of how they refuel planes in mid-air, but those who fly for the Air Force face a challenging mission shared by many these days.
Hard Rock may reopen Florida casinos as coronavirus lockdowns ease
Hard Rock International may reopen some Florida casinos with new coronavirus safety measures as soon as the end of May as the U.S. gradually lifts lockdowns imposed to curb the disease's spread.
Hard Rock International may reopen some Florida casinos with new coronavirus safety measures as soon as the end of May as the U.S. gradually lifts lockdowns imposed to curb the disease's spread.
Renters' relocation costs to be paid by developer who purchased Tampa Park Apartments
A Tampa developer is under contract to buy a low-cost housing complex north of downtown Tampa, and he’s willing to step in to help current residents in a big way.
A Tampa developer is under contract to buy a low-cost housing complex north of downtown Tampa, and he’s willing to step in to help current residents in a big way.
Tampa native Pete Alonso powers up foundation to help everyday heroes
After rounding the bases 53 times during his rookie season with the New York Mets, Pete Alonso realized that he's one of the lucky few to get recognition from a stadium full of people.
After rounding the bases 53 times during his rookie season with the New York Mets, Pete Alonso realized that he's one of the lucky few to get recognition from a stadium full of people.
Car condos, complete with test track, coming to Tampa
'Motor Enclave' is a car community with garages, or car condos, with access to a 1.5-mile performance track where members can put their cars to the test. Most units have bedrooms, bathrooms, and at least a small kitchen. Some of the larger units have full accommodations.
'Motor Enclave' is a car community with garages, or car condos, with access to a 1.5-mile performance track where members can put their cars to the test. Most units have bedrooms, bathrooms, and at least a small kitchen. Some of the larger units have full accommodations.
Tampa's construction projects roll along, despite -- or thanks to -- pandemic
Construction around Tampa Bay, you might say, is pandemic proof. In fact, with less people on the road, FDOT says more is getting done ahead of schedule.
Construction around Tampa Bay, you might say, is pandemic proof. In fact, with less people on the road, FDOT says more is getting done ahead of schedule.
Ford van sought in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian on Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa police detectives say they are looking for a damaged van they believe hit and killed a pedestrian Tuesday morning along Hillsborough Avenue.
Tampa police detectives say they are looking for a damaged van they believe hit and killed a pedestrian Tuesday morning along Hillsborough Avenue.
Tampa General Hospital workers in clinical trial using hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 preventative
Frontline healthcare workers in Tampa are participating in a clinical trial to see if a drug being used to treat COVID-19 can actually prevent the virus. It is part of a nationwide research program on hydroxychloroquine, an FDA-approved drug commonly used to treat malaria.
Frontline healthcare workers in Tampa are participating in a clinical trial to see if a drug being used to treat COVID-19 can actually prevent the virus. It is part of a nationwide research program on hydroxychloroquine, an FDA-approved drug commonly used to treat malaria.
Special Operations military conference goes virtual
Combat demonstrations and military vehicle displays usually attract crowds of observers each year during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), but concern over large gatherings due to COVID-19 has forced the event to move online.
Combat demonstrations and military vehicle displays usually attract crowds of observers each year during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), but concern over large gatherings due to COVID-19 has forced the event to move online.
Salon owner 'relieved' by governor's reopening order
If you have been waiting to get your hair cut or your nails done, today is your day. The governor is now allowing barbershops and beauty salons to re-open and it’s really a game-changer for these businesses.
If you have been waiting to get your hair cut or your nails done, today is your day. The governor is now allowing barbershops and beauty salons to re-open and it’s really a game-changer for these businesses.
WWE superstar Titus O'Neil hosts Mother's Day dinner for local single mothers
WWE superstars Titus O'Neil and Natalya Neidhart joined forces Sunday to host a special Mother's Day dinner for Bay Area single mothers who work for Hillsborough County Schools, the Tampa Police Department, the city of Tampa and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
WWE superstars Titus O'Neil and Natalya Neidhart joined forces Sunday to host a special Mother's Day dinner for Bay Area single mothers who work for Hillsborough County Schools, the Tampa Police Department, the city of Tampa and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Students at UT, USF graduate from college virtually
Graduates at the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida were honored through a virtual commencement posted online.
Graduates at the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida were honored through a virtual commencement posted online.
Woman in labor doesn't make it past security; Tampa hospital guard delivers baby
To security guard Philip Kalil, there was something different about the way Andre Garnett drove up to the main entrance at Tampa General Hospital, parked, and got out.
To security guard Philip Kalil, there was something different about the way Andre Garnett drove up to the main entrance at Tampa General Hospital, parked, and got out.
Bay Area barbers, stylists eager to get back to earning
Barbershops, hair and nail salons will be allowed to reopen on Monday as part of the governor’s plan to restart Florida’s economy.
Barbershops, hair and nail salons will be allowed to reopen on Monday as part of the governor’s plan to restart Florida’s economy.
20.5 million Americans out of work, highest unemployment rate since Great Depression
The Labor Department released April 2020's unemployment statistics Friday, showing 14.7% of Americans are out of a job.
The Labor Department released April 2020's unemployment statistics Friday, showing 14.7% of Americans are out of a job.
American Victory Ship museum reopens on VE Day 75th Anniversary
May 8, 1945 ended six long years of fighting in Europe.
May 8, 1945 ended six long years of fighting in Europe.