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.
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.
Food truck convoy helps feed hundreds of Bay Area residents a week
'The Food Convoy' is made up of nine traveling kitchens that feed 500-600 people in need per week.
'The Food Convoy' is made up of nine traveling kitchens that feed 500-600 people in need per week.
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.
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.
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.
Pandemic's impact on hotels, tourism could be worse than Great Depression, experts say
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped a profitable start to 2020 on its head for the hotel industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped a profitable start to 2020 on its head for the hotel industry.
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.
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.
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.
Hillsborough judge reminds parents custody agreements remain in place despite coronavirus pandemic
The chief judge in Hillsborough County put out an administrative order reminding parents they are legally obligated to follow court orders.
The chief judge in Hillsborough County put out an administrative order reminding parents they are legally obligated to follow court orders.
Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI in Tampa, police say
Tampa police arrested a driver who was traveling the wrong way on Interstate 275, they said.
Tampa police arrested a driver who was traveling the wrong way on Interstate 275, they said.
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.
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'.
Two Tampa nurses have thrown more than 1,000 birthday parties for foster children through their non-profit organization called 'Celebrate Birthdays'.
The Florida Aquarium reproduces another coral species, and it's all captured on video
According to Florida Aquarium’s CEO Roger Germann, the coral reef is battling its own pandemic.
According to Florida Aquarium’s CEO Roger Germann, the coral reef is battling its own pandemic.
First Tampa officer to test positive for COVID-19 admits he joked about the virus, at first, until he got it
The first officer with the Tampa Police Department who tested positive for COVID-19 has recovered, and now he has a message for everyone else: stay home and stay healthy.
The first officer with the Tampa Police Department who tested positive for COVID-19 has recovered, and now he has a message for everyone else: stay home and stay healthy.
Jesuit baseball devastated after FHSAA cancels spring season
The FHSAA gave high school spring teams like Jesuit baseball a glimmer of hope three weeks ago.
The FHSAA gave high school spring teams like Jesuit baseball a glimmer of hope three weeks ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa, St. Pete mayors want more testing before reopening local economies
The mayors of Tampa and St. Petersburg shared their thoughts Monday on what needs to happen before reopening the local economies.
The mayors of Tampa and St. Petersburg shared their thoughts Monday on what needs to happen before reopening the local economies.
Nail salons, spas find ways to serve customers while following social distance rules
Considered nonessential businesses, nail salons and spas have to go above and beyond to follow social distancing rules in order to stay open.
Considered nonessential businesses, nail salons and spas have to go above and beyond to follow social distancing rules in order to stay open.
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.
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.



















