Lost incentive to exercise with gyms closed? Take a walk, USF instructor advises

The "safer-at-home" orders have had an unintended consequence as people can't go to the gym or fitness centers and may have lost that incentive to exercise.

Mayor Castor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL's Tom Brady 

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is poking fun at last week's attention-grabbing incident involving NFL superstar Tom Brady. 

Man pleads guilty to threatening ex-wife, mailing rat to her Florida home

An Indiana man faces up to five years in federal prison for threatening his ex-wife over several years and mailing a dead rat to her Florida home. 

Road closures announced as state tries to speed up I-275 construction project

Crews with the Florida Department of Transportation plan a double-night lane closure near the north end of the Howard Frankland Bridge beginning next week.

Hospitals top priority for governor's task force to reopen Florida

Getting hospitals back in business was a top topic of discussion on a conference call Thursday with Governor Ron DeSantis’ task force to reopen the state.

Scammer takes furloughed Busch Gardens employee's tax refund, stimulus check

With no income coming in, Meri Jerrell relying on the stimulus money to support herself, but learned someone filed taxes in her name and took her stimulus check and her tax refund. 

Two Tampa nurses give foster children free birthday parties

Two Tampa nurses have thrown more than 1,000 birthday parties for foster children through their non-profit organization called 'Celebrate Birthdays'. 

Children's program gets support from community moms in Hyde Park

A group of moms has come to the rescue for a neighborhood play place where they and their kids hope to return after the coronavirus pandemic.

Man accused of kidnapping son will stay in jail

Last June, Rachelle was reunited with her son after the FBI says he was kidnapped by his father Ali Salamay and taken to Lebanon. He is now in Tampa, facing state and federal kidnapping charges. 

Tampa businesses can begin applying for 'One Tampa' relief funds Tuesday

Businesses within the city of Tampa that are financially strained because of the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for funding to help ease the stress.

Humane Society of Tampa Bay continues to accept animals during pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of many businesses across the Tampa Bay area. However, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is one local organization that remains open.