COVID death toll looks 'in the rear-view mirror,' health experts say

The Florida Department of Health recorded 120 deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday, July 9, 2020 -- a grim milestone for the state since the pandemic began.

Video leads to more arrests from Tampa's night of looting

Cell phone provided by a FOX 13 viewers shows looters kicking and punching the glass doors of a RaceTrac on Fowler Avenue on the night of May 30.  

Tampa police searching for ‘bank jugger’ accused of following widower, stealing jewelry

Tampa police are searching for a man they say followed another man from the Bank of America located at 9385 N. 56th St. in Tampa and stole jewelry he just retrieved from a safety deposit box.

Initially skeptical, COVID-19 survivor warns others to take 'extremely scary' virus seriously

The Tampa mother of three is sharing her experience to warn others who may still be underestimating COVID-19. ”It’s here, it’s real, and it affects everybody in different degrees."

Gaither Cowboys ready to hand opponents double trouble

Jordan Young is one of Tampa Bay's top high school football cornerback recruits. For his senior year, Young has made the jump from Jesuit -- transferring to Gaither High to join the Bay Area's other top-ranked cornerback, Jordan Oladokun.

Phased reopening becomes yo-yo for businesses told to close a second time

The state of Florida allowed bars to reopen, but then told them to close back down last month after the number of COVID-19 cases again started to surge. Now the reopening plans are being rolled back in other areas and industries across the state.

Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants four separate trials

In court documents just filed, attorneys for Howell "Trae" Donaldson say evidence of each murder may help bolster proof in the other murders. The defense says that would stack the deck against Donaldson and the result would not be a fair trial.

1 injured in East Tampa fire

One adult male suffered minor injuries in a fire at 804 E Floribraska Ave. Sunday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Florida's cases of COVID-19 top 200,000 after increasing more than 10,000 in Sunday's report; 3,731 dead

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,059 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 200,111.

Multiple arrests made after protest shuts down busy intersection

Seven people were arrested by Tampa police after they refused to stop protesting in the middle of a busy highway Saturday afternoon. 

More than 11,000 new Florida COVID-19 cases Saturday in latest record; 18 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,458 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 190,052.

Founding Father's Fireworks got its start in Tampa

With very few big public fireworks displays in the Tampa Bay area this Fourth of July, a lot of people are buying their own.

Independence Day fireworks may trigger flashbacks for those who fought for our freedom

Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our freedom, but for those who fought for it, Independence Day can be tough. The sound of fireworks can trigger flashbacks to combat for some veterans living with PTSD.

Bay Area business consultant defends millennials during COVID-19 spike

We saw the video of young people on beaches and in bars, blamed for spreading the virus.  But is it wrong to accuse a generation? Aakash Patel says yes. 

In Tampa, Pence praises Florida's 'innovative' coronavirus response efforts

As COVID-19 cases across Tampa Bay continue to rise in record jumps, the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force made a visit to Tampa to praise the governor and his efforts to slow the virus.