Fourth of July fireworks sales boom amid pandemic
Many customers said this is not the Fourth of July celebration they are used to, but they will make the best of it.
Many customers said this is not the Fourth of July celebration they are used to, but they will make the best of it.
Hillsborough County deputies searching for missing woman
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for Ruth Morales, 64, was last seen on around 5 p.m. on July 1, 2020.
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for Ruth Morales, 64, was last seen on around 5 p.m. on July 1, 2020.
Allegations of sexual assaults prompt investigation at University of South Florida
Dozens of women have recently spoken out about a pervasive culture of sexual assault within the USF campus’ Greek community. The allegations come after one former student shared her story on her Twitter account last week.
Dozens of women have recently spoken out about a pervasive culture of sexual assault within the USF campus’ Greek community. The allegations come after one former student shared her story on her Twitter account last week.
USF mega pantry feeding 10,000 a week
A consistent line of cars, stacks of boxes, and groups of volunteers made for a lot of activity in the parking lot of the University of South Florida's Yuengling Center Wednesday afternoon.
A consistent line of cars, stacks of boxes, and groups of volunteers made for a lot of activity in the parking lot of the University of South Florida's Yuengling Center Wednesday afternoon.
Herd immunity without a COVID-19 vaccine not a goal we should want to achieve
Doctors say 75 to 90% of a population has to be immune before outbreaks aren't a big concern. With 4% of Floridians testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, a widely-available vaccine is the only way to get there.
Doctors say 75 to 90% of a population has to be immune before outbreaks aren't a big concern. With 4% of Floridians testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, a widely-available vaccine is the only way to get there.
Busch Gardens reopens safari tour of Serengeti Plain
Busch Gardens Tampa is reopening its Safari Across the Serengeti Plain attraction.
Busch Gardens Tampa is reopening its Safari Across the Serengeti Plain attraction.
'Alligator at front door! Seriously': 8-foot alligator missing limbs found outside Florida home
The gator was reportedly missing two limbs "probably as a result of getting in a fight with another alligator, but that did not stop him from getting around."
The gator was reportedly missing two limbs "probably as a result of getting in a fight with another alligator, but that did not stop him from getting around."
Unless symptoms are severe, stay out of emergency room for COVID-19 test, doctors urge
With COVID-19 testing demand increasing, some people are showing up to emergency rooms to get a test. But unless you have severe symptoms, Tampa Bay Area doctors say the ER is not a community testing site.
With COVID-19 testing demand increasing, some people are showing up to emergency rooms to get a test. But unless you have severe symptoms, Tampa Bay Area doctors say the ER is not a community testing site.
Vice President Pence to visit Tampa on Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to travel to make a brief stop in Tampa on Thursday, July 2.
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to travel to make a brief stop in Tampa on Thursday, July 2.
Community helps return Tampa family's wayward therapy dog
A Tampa family is overjoyed to be back with their dog, Sully.
A Tampa family is overjoyed to be back with their dog, Sully.
DeSantis pledges no shutdown, citing lower hospitalizations
The number of COVID-19 cases in Florida has doubled week over week, from 23,631 to 48,603, but Gov. DeSantis says he is not considering ordering any further closings.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Florida has doubled week over week, from 23,631 to 48,603, but Gov. DeSantis says he is not considering ordering any further closings.
2009 boating accident that killed college, NFL football players coming to the big screen
February 2009, former University of South Florida football players Nick Schuyler and William Bleakley, along with Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and former Buccaneer Corey Smith, left the Clearwater Marina for an offshore fishing run.
February 2009, former University of South Florida football players Nick Schuyler and William Bleakley, along with Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and former Buccaneer Corey Smith, left the Clearwater Marina for an offshore fishing run.
Uncooperative COVID-19 patients slow contact tracing process, put others at risk
Health officials are trying to keep up with the demand for COVID-19 testing as the state's case numbers continue to rise.
Health officials are trying to keep up with the demand for COVID-19 testing as the state's case numbers continue to rise.
Mutation helps COVID-19 spread more easily, replicate faster
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute say they have discovered COVID-19 has mutated, making it easier to catch. It is still unclear, however, if the virus has become more dangerous.
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute say they have discovered COVID-19 has mutated, making it easier to catch. It is still unclear, however, if the virus has become more dangerous.
Hospitals ready, despite uncertainty of need for COVID-19 hospitalization
Bay Area hospitals are geared up for increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases but so far, many of the new positive coronavirus tests aren’t followed by hospital stays.
Bay Area hospitals are geared up for increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases but so far, many of the new positive coronavirus tests aren’t followed by hospital stays.
'Never forgotten': Ten years ago, two Tampa police officers were murdered during a traffic stop
Monday marks 10 years since the killings of two Tampa police officers, a crime that shook the city and set off a manhunt for their killer.
Monday marks 10 years since the killings of two Tampa police officers, a crime that shook the city and set off a manhunt for their killer.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 141,000 after increasing more than 8,500 in Sunday's report
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,530 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 141,075.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,530 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 141,075.
Protester taken into custody after allegedly jumping on hood of moving car in Hyde Park
A protester was taken into police custody Saturday evening after allegedly jumping onto the hood of a moving car, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A protester was taken into police custody Saturday evening after allegedly jumping onto the hood of a moving car, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Titus O’Neil, Dave Bautista lead 'Love Walk' through Tampa to inspire change
Hundreds showed up Saturday to march with Titus O’Neil and Dave Bautista for Saturday’s ‘Love Walk’ through Tampa.
Hundreds showed up Saturday to march with Titus O’Neil and Dave Bautista for Saturday’s ‘Love Walk’ through Tampa.
Fatal traffic crash closes Kennedy Blvd. Saturday afternoon
The westbound traffic lanes of Kennedy Blvd. closed between N. Dale Mabry Hwy and N. Lois Ave Saturday afternoon while officers investigated a traffic crash.
The westbound traffic lanes of Kennedy Blvd. closed between N. Dale Mabry Hwy and N. Lois Ave Saturday afternoon while officers investigated a traffic crash.