Florida's COVID-19 case rose more than 9,500 in latest daily record; 24 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,585 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 132,545.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,585 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 132,545.
Bay Area 'Bboy' hopes to take passion for the sport to the Olympics
Phillip Li plans to take his “breaking” career far. In 2024 “breaking” will be considered a sport in the Olympics. Li plans to train to achieve that next level of success.
Phillip Li plans to take his “breaking” career far. In 2024 “breaking” will be considered a sport in the Olympics. Li plans to train to achieve that next level of success.
Many travelers choosing road trips rather than plane flights this summer
More than 700 million Americans are expected to take trips and vacations between July and August, and 97% of those trips will be by car according to AAA.
More than 700 million Americans are expected to take trips and vacations between July and August, and 97% of those trips will be by car according to AAA.
Obesity, pregnancy, kidney disease added as complicating factors for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control added new health conditions that make people more at risk to suffer complications from COVID-19, and it includes obesity and pregnancy.
The Centers for Disease Control added new health conditions that make people more at risk to suffer complications from COVID-19, and it includes obesity and pregnancy.
Tampa photography exhibit captures Black history in the making
A group of twelve Bay Area Black photographers has teamed up to document the recent protests around Tampa Bay.
A group of twelve Bay Area Black photographers has teamed up to document the recent protests around Tampa Bay.
Heat advisory issued for third day in a row; Tampa ties all-time record high
If it feels like it's hotter than ever outside, that's because it is. Tampa hit 99 degrees this afternoon, tying the all-time record for the hottest day in the city.
If it feels like it's hotter than ever outside, that's because it is. Tampa hit 99 degrees this afternoon, tying the all-time record for the hottest day in the city.
Hillsborough County deputies searching for car dealership burglar, arsonist
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for a man who burglarized and set fire to a Tampa car dealership.
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for a man who burglarized and set fire to a Tampa car dealership.
Soldier returns to Tampa in time for Father's Day, surprises kids with heartwarming photobomb
Lt. Col. Simon McKenzie returned to Tampa after being deployed for several months, so he and his wife decided to surprise their kids with a heartwarming photobomb during a photography session.
Lt. Col. Simon McKenzie returned to Tampa after being deployed for several months, so he and his wife decided to surprise their kids with a heartwarming photobomb during a photography session.
Drivers corral man who hit, killed teen on Howard Frankland Bridge and left the scene
A 19-year-old male is dead following a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 19-year-old male is dead following a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
HHS deputy secretary meets with Bay Area healthcare, business leaders
Of the $2.6 billion Florida hospitals received from the CARES Act provider relief fund, Tampa-area hospitals saw more than $100 million of it.
Of the $2.6 billion Florida hospitals received from the CARES Act provider relief fund, Tampa-area hospitals saw more than $100 million of it.
Council members get tongue lashing from Tampa residents angry over race, police
There was a clash even before Tampa's city council meeting got started on Thursday.
There was a clash even before Tampa's city council meeting got started on Thursday.
Tampa officer-involved shooting that killed 26-year-old man was 'justified,' state attorney says
A traffic stop back in April turned deadly after Tampa officers shot and killed a Lakeland man. Two months later, the state attorney's office calls the shooting "justified."
A traffic stop back in April turned deadly after Tampa officers shot and killed a Lakeland man. Two months later, the state attorney's office calls the shooting "justified."
Metropolitan Ministries raises over a million dollars to help families during pandemic
Metropolitan Ministries is on a mission to help families stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic -- and, so far, the non-profit has raise $1.5 million in donations for relief.
Metropolitan Ministries is on a mission to help families stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic -- and, so far, the non-profit has raise $1.5 million in donations for relief.
Bay Area hospitals see uptick in COVID-19 patients
With more COVID-19 tests being done and thousands of new cases each day in Florida, the next number getting attention is the number of available hospital beds.
With more COVID-19 tests being done and thousands of new cases each day in Florida, the next number getting attention is the number of available hospital beds.
Prosecutors, public defenders, judges lead march for equal justice in Tampa
The calls for criminal justice reform were echoed by hundreds of marchers outside the Tampa courthouse Wednesday evening, and these marchers know all about the heavy hand of injustice. They are the lawyers and judges on the front line of the system.
The calls for criminal justice reform were echoed by hundreds of marchers outside the Tampa courthouse Wednesday evening, and these marchers know all about the heavy hand of injustice. They are the lawyers and judges on the front line of the system.
Retiring TGH chaplain leaves legacy of loving care
Wayne Maberry is retiring from Tampa General Hospital after 24 years of service as a chaplain.
Wayne Maberry is retiring from Tampa General Hospital after 24 years of service as a chaplain.
USF rolls out hybrid learning model for upcoming school year
This week the Board of Governors approved the fall reopening plans for all 12 of Florida’s public universities. Students at the University of South Florida can expect a hybrid learning model, meaning classes will be a combination of both in-person and online learning.
This week the Board of Governors approved the fall reopening plans for all 12 of Florida’s public universities. Students at the University of South Florida can expect a hybrid learning model, meaning classes will be a combination of both in-person and online learning.
Tampa Bay Comic Con organizers reverse course, cancel 2020 event
The organizers of Tampa Bay Comic Con say they've changed their minds about holding the 2020 contention in July.
The organizers of Tampa Bay Comic Con say they've changed their minds about holding the 2020 contention in July.
Bicyclist hit, killed trying to cross Dale Mabry Highway
A man in his 50s was hit and killed Wednesday afternoon as he tried to cross Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa on a bicycle, according to Tampa police.
A man in his 50s was hit and killed Wednesday afternoon as he tried to cross Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa on a bicycle, according to Tampa police.
NAACP, ACLU, Hillsborough law enforcement leaders announce joint police reform effort
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, along with police chiefs from Tampa, Temple Terrace and USF, joined the leaders of the NAACP and the ACLU on Wednesday to announce a joint effort in making critical policing changes.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, along with police chiefs from Tampa, Temple Terrace and USF, joined the leaders of the NAACP and the ACLU on Wednesday to announce a joint effort in making critical policing changes.