Tampa police find body of missing 2-year-old girl in lake
Tampa police said they found the body of 2-year-old Lori Thermidor, who went missing around 3:40 p.m. in the 19400 block of Redwood Point Dr. in Tampa on Friday.
Tampa police said they found the body of 2-year-old Lori Thermidor, who went missing around 3:40 p.m. in the 19400 block of Redwood Point Dr. in Tampa on Friday.
Struggling residents breathe sigh of relief as Tampa grants help with bills
Carolina Daniels finally got her first full night sleep in weeks. That’s because the single mother of two found out the city of Tampa will pay her rent this month and the timing couldn’t be better.
Carolina Daniels finally got her first full night sleep in weeks. That’s because the single mother of two found out the city of Tampa will pay her rent this month and the timing couldn’t be better.
Salons, barbershops watch Georgia for guidance on reopening
Hair salons and barbershops will not be part of the first phase of reopening Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday. At Colour Bar Salon in Tampa, the news came as a tough blow after weeks without customers and income.
Hair salons and barbershops will not be part of the first phase of reopening Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday. At Colour Bar Salon in Tampa, the news came as a tough blow after weeks without customers and income.
Masks recommended, not mandatory as Florida begins to reopen
Covering our faces and social distancing are things we've gotten used to while out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covering our faces and social distancing are things we've gotten used to while out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurants get ready to reopen on Monday, but not all dining establishments are ready
The governor gave restaurants the green light to re-open, but only at 25% capacity and they must follow social distancing orders.
The governor gave restaurants the green light to re-open, but only at 25% capacity and they must follow social distancing orders.
Tampa leaders hold virtual meeting on how to make Bayshore safer
City Council members in Tampa are including residents in the search for a solution to speeding concerns on Bayshore Boulevard. They've called a special meeting to broach the topic Thursday morning. Residents are invited to tune in virtually, and make their comments.
City Council members in Tampa are including residents in the search for a solution to speeding concerns on Bayshore Boulevard. They've called a special meeting to broach the topic Thursday morning. Residents are invited to tune in virtually, and make their comments.
Bay Area leaders have mixed reaction to DeSantis plan to reopen the state
Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.
Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.
What to expect when traveling through Tampa International Airport as it adapts to post-pandemic era
Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them.
Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them.
Cancer patient who couldn’t celebrate birthday at the shore gets surprise beach bash at home
Marie Thornton’s birthdays always includes sand and water. This one would be no different. Her daughter Krystal Thornton had it all planned out.
Marie Thornton’s birthdays always includes sand and water. This one would be no different. Her daughter Krystal Thornton had it all planned out.
Drive-thru sanctuary gets kids up close and personal with animals during pandemic
Do you know what zorse is? It's a mix between a zebra and a horse. And there is a place in Tampa you can see one right now, even during coronavirus shutdowns.
Do you know what zorse is? It's a mix between a zebra and a horse. And there is a place in Tampa you can see one right now, even during coronavirus shutdowns.
Tampa officers uninjured after traffic stop shooting that killed suspect, police say
Detectives with the Tampa Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Tuesday night.
Detectives with the Tampa Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Tuesday night.
City wants ideas on how to make Bayshore safer
Courtney Jones and his 6-year-old daughter Juliet often take a walk on Bayshore Boulevard, but at times he says it feels more like a dangerous obstacle course.
Courtney Jones and his 6-year-old daughter Juliet often take a walk on Bayshore Boulevard, but at times he says it feels more like a dangerous obstacle course.
This year, the Girls on the Run 5K goes virtual
Keeli Dailey loves to run. It takes the stress away, which is why she loves her afterschool program, Girls on the Run. This program is designed to use running to teach life skills to girls from 3rd grade to 8th grade.
Keeli Dailey loves to run. It takes the stress away, which is why she loves her afterschool program, Girls on the Run. This program is designed to use running to teach life skills to girls from 3rd grade to 8th grade.
In her Tampa studio, seamstress creates contemporary costumes for couture cosplayers
Walking into Liz Martinez's apartment, you learn a lot. She likes Star Wars. She likes fabrics. She likes costumes.
Walking into Liz Martinez's apartment, you learn a lot. She likes Star Wars. She likes fabrics. She likes costumes.
Blue Angels may fly over Tampa to honor those on the front line, reports say
The Blue Angels have been seen in other parts of the U.S., flying over cities to honor healthcare workers, first responders and other essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Blue Angels have been seen in other parts of the U.S., flying over cities to honor healthcare workers, first responders and other essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Walking Funds the Cure,' aimed at fundraising pediatric cancer research, will go virtual this year
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many organizations, especially when it comes to fundraising.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many organizations, especially when it comes to fundraising.
Six weeks without pay: Jobless Floridians see no end to unemployment nightmare
Hairstylists and other self-employed and sub-contracted employees grow increasingly concerned after being marked ineligible for unemployment by the state of Florida, despite the federal government allotted funds for them in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Hairstylists and other self-employed and sub-contracted employees grow increasingly concerned after being marked ineligible for unemployment by the state of Florida, despite the federal government allotted funds for them in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Group protests state unemployment system in Tampa
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians who've lost jobs due to COVID-19 are depending on the state's troubled unemployment system. But many have been unable to get through for weeks and are unable to get help to pay their bills.
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians who've lost jobs due to COVID-19 are depending on the state's troubled unemployment system. But many have been unable to get through for weeks and are unable to get help to pay their bills.
Doctors, hospitals suffer financially, hope to resume operations May 8
Elective medical procedures like surgery for chronic pain, treatment for some cardiac bypass patients, and even routine cleanings at the dentist all stopped five weeks ago. The governor made the call to save resources for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases.
Elective medical procedures like surgery for chronic pain, treatment for some cardiac bypass patients, and even routine cleanings at the dentist all stopped five weeks ago. The governor made the call to save resources for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases.
Hillsborough County deputies searching for 2 possible suspects involved in fatal Tampa shooting
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two possible suspects after a man was discovered dead near a trailer along the 100 block of Sycamore Lane in Tampa Sunday afternoon.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two possible suspects after a man was discovered dead near a trailer along the 100 block of Sycamore Lane in Tampa Sunday afternoon.