Movement of mobile devices correlates with spread of COVID-19, scientists say
You might not realize it but your cell phone and other mobile devices could be helping government leaders and medical experts plot the next steps in fighting COVID-19.
You might not realize it but your cell phone and other mobile devices could be helping government leaders and medical experts plot the next steps in fighting COVID-19.
Spartans' summer camp much-needed release for coaches and kids
For the University of Tampa's head baseball coach, Joe Urso, and assistant head coach, Sam Militello this is the time of year they look forward to every year, but teaching the game of baseball to youngsters at the Spartans Summer Camp is a new challenge.
For the University of Tampa's head baseball coach, Joe Urso, and assistant head coach, Sam Militello this is the time of year they look forward to every year, but teaching the game of baseball to youngsters at the Spartans Summer Camp is a new challenge.
Tampa cookie company bakes 32 flavors of sugar-filled fun
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
Restaurants, diners weigh risk and reward of going out to eat as COVID-19 spreads
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
Cellphone data shows young people not social distancing, Tampa doctors say
Doctors from Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida were some of the chief backers of a new ordinance requiring people to wear masks inside all businesses in Hillsborough County. The measure comes amid a new wave of COVID-19 infections.
Doctors from Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida were some of the chief backers of a new ordinance requiring people to wear masks inside all businesses in Hillsborough County. The measure comes amid a new wave of COVID-19 infections.
Tampa police officers 'ambushed' early Saturday, chief says
The chief of the Tampa Police Department says his officers were "ambushed" early Saturday morning.
The chief of the Tampa Police Department says his officers were "ambushed" early Saturday morning.
Deputies: Husband fatally shoots wife inside 55+ Tampa community
Hillsborough County deputies say a husband shot his wife inside their Tampa mobile home early Monday evening.
Hillsborough County deputies say a husband shot his wife inside their Tampa mobile home early Monday evening.
Busch Gardens welcomes baby giraffe just in time for World Giraffe Day
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Mural tour offers glimpse at Tampa’s unique culture
If being inside a museum isn't your thing, but seeing interesting art is, then the Tampa Mural Art scene may be for you.
If being inside a museum isn't your thing, but seeing interesting art is, then the Tampa Mural Art scene may be for you.
City of Tampa raises Pride Flag over Old City Hall
The Pride Flag was raised above Old City Hall Saturday morning as part of Pride Month.
The Pride Flag was raised above Old City Hall Saturday morning as part of Pride Month.
City of Tampa hands out more than 50,000 free face masks
A day after a mandatory mask ordinance went into effect across Tampa, the city is doing what they can to make sure residents can comply by handing out free masks to those who needed them.
A day after a mandatory mask ordinance went into effect across Tampa, the city is doing what they can to make sure residents can comply by handing out free masks to those who needed them.
Tampa officers injured during crowd control call
Several Tampa police officers were injured when a crowd turned violent around 1:15 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Several Tampa police officers were injured when a crowd turned violent around 1:15 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirm cases of COVID-19, headquarters remain open
Three members of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus at the team’s training facility, and the Bucs have closed affected areas of the building. The team said those areas will remain closed until extensive sanitizing is completed.
Three members of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus at the team’s training facility, and the Bucs have closed affected areas of the building. The team said those areas will remain closed until extensive sanitizing is completed.
Florida’s COVID-19 cases climb more than 4,000; another record increase
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,049 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 93,797.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,049 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 93,797.
Tampa police searching for missing, endangered man
Tampa police are searching for Aubrey Lewis Hudson, 63, who was last seen walking westbound on East 7th Avenue.
Tampa police are searching for Aubrey Lewis Hudson, 63, who was last seen walking westbound on East 7th Avenue.
Juneteenth brings awareness, unity to streets of Ybor City
About 200 people marched through Tampa Friday to commemorate Juneteenth and to honor lives lost at the hands of police.
About 200 people marched through Tampa Friday to commemorate Juneteenth and to honor lives lost at the hands of police.
Free masks available in St. Pete, Tampa
Now that masks are required to be worn in public, indoor settings in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is offering free face coverings to anyone who needs them, as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Rick Kriseman and the city of St. Petersburg are doing the same.
Now that masks are required to be worn in public, indoor settings in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is offering free face coverings to anyone who needs them, as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Rick Kriseman and the city of St. Petersburg are doing the same.
South Tampa nightlife dims as COVID-19 hits bar, restaurant staff
At least four popular South Tampa hotspots -- MacDinton’s, SoHo Saloon, Yard of Ale, and Cask Social -- are all closing temporarily after employees either tested positive or showed symptoms related to COVID-19.
At least four popular South Tampa hotspots -- MacDinton’s, SoHo Saloon, Yard of Ale, and Cask Social -- are all closing temporarily after employees either tested positive or showed symptoms related to COVID-19.
Tampa mayor outlines changes to police department policy
We’ve all seen the daily protests and the passionate calls for change and so has Tampa's mayor.
We’ve all seen the daily protests and the passionate calls for change and so has Tampa's mayor.
Mask requirements go into effect for St. Pete, Tampa on Friday
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Masks will no longer be merely a recommendation for those in the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders within each city are slightly different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.