55 Tampa General Hospital staff members have tested positive since March
Tampa General Hospital said while there has been a spike in COVID-19 patients at its hospital, there still is room to care for more.
Tampa General Hospital said while there has been a spike in COVID-19 patients at its hospital, there still is room to care for more.
11 face felony charges from night of civil unrest; more charges likely in coming weeks, state attorney says
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced charges for 11 people stemming from the rioting and looting that occurred during demonstrations in Tampa in late May.
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced charges for 11 people stemming from the rioting and looting that occurred during demonstrations in Tampa in late May.
Woman, accused of driving drunk and killing granddaughter, denied reduced bond
Helen Mention has been sitting in jail with a bond of $100,000 since she pleaded not guilty to the death of her 10-month-old granddaughter.
Helen Mention has been sitting in jail with a bond of $100,000 since she pleaded not guilty to the death of her 10-month-old granddaughter.
Tampa installs 2 temporary traffic signals on Bayshore Boulevard
The city of Tampa began installing temporary traffic lights this week at two busy intersections on Bayshore Boulevard, following a rash of deadly crashes in recent years.
The city of Tampa began installing temporary traffic lights this week at two busy intersections on Bayshore Boulevard, following a rash of deadly crashes in recent years.
After 60 years, Stepp's Towing still rolling strong
It started with one man and one truck. But the towing business hooked a local family, and 60 years later, it’s an empire.
It started with one man and one truck. But the towing business hooked a local family, and 60 years later, it’s an empire.
Two Tampa Bay Brewing Company employees test positive for COVID-19
A local brewery announced two of its employees recently tested positive for COVID-19, and will remain open.
A local brewery announced two of its employees recently tested positive for COVID-19, and will remain open.
'Morale is in the gutter:' Protests, accusations taking toll on law enforcement
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
City of Tampa cancels 'Boom by the Bay' Fourth of July celebration
City officials in Tampa announced Wednesday it will cancel this year's "Boom by the Bay" celebration due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the area.
City officials in Tampa announced Wednesday it will cancel this year's "Boom by the Bay" celebration due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the area.
Large companies join those who say 'the time is now' to make Juneteenth a national holiday
154 years ago Friday, Texans celebrated the first Juneteenth.
154 years ago Friday, Texans celebrated the first Juneteenth.
Woman accused of stealing husband's money was under 'control' of psychic, lawyer says
Six months ago, 26-year-old Lin Halfon was newly married to Richard Rappaport, a 76-year-old Tampa businessman. But now, Halfon is sitting in jail accused of stealing her husband's money.
Six months ago, 26-year-old Lin Halfon was newly married to Richard Rappaport, a 76-year-old Tampa businessman. But now, Halfon is sitting in jail accused of stealing her husband's money.
Religious leaders, Tampa mayor discuss ways to improve relationship between black community and police
African-American church leaders in Tampa said they want to lead the call for peace and justice in the community -- starting with sharing ideas with the mayor.
African-American church leaders in Tampa said they want to lead the call for peace and justice in the community -- starting with sharing ideas with the mayor.
Meat Market steakhouse in Tampa reports COVID-19 exposure
A popular South Tampa restaurant had to focus on some deep-cleaning after a COVID-19 scare.
A popular South Tampa restaurant had to focus on some deep-cleaning after a COVID-19 scare.
Guests, off-duty deputy step in after terrified mother says man tried to take her child in Tampa hotel
Police say a North Carolina man tried to wrestle a 4-year-old child from his mom inside a Westshore hotel room, but bystanders and an off-duty deputy were able to intervene.
Police say a North Carolina man tried to wrestle a 4-year-old child from his mom inside a Westshore hotel room, but bystanders and an off-duty deputy were able to intervene.
Face coverings essential as COVID-19 cases rise statewide, health officials say
With more businesses reopening and more people venturing out in public, health officials are stressing, more than ever, to keep wearing face coverings, especially as we see more positive COVID-19 cases reported in Florida and the Bay Area.
With more businesses reopening and more people venturing out in public, health officials are stressing, more than ever, to keep wearing face coverings, especially as we see more positive COVID-19 cases reported in Florida and the Bay Area.
Wrong-way driver causes fiery crash involving semi-truck on I-275, troopers say
Troopers say a 25-year-old man was driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 275 when he crashed into a semi-truck.
Troopers say a 25-year-old man was driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 275 when he crashed into a semi-truck.
Unlawful assembly charges won't be filed against 67 Tampa protesters arrested June 2
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced he will not pursue charges against 67 protesters arrested in downtown Tampa nearly two weeks ago. The decision comes one day after demonstrators urged Warren to drop the unlawful assembly charges.
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced he will not pursue charges against 67 protesters arrested in downtown Tampa nearly two weeks ago. The decision comes one day after demonstrators urged Warren to drop the unlawful assembly charges.
I-4 shooting seriously injures driver, causes crash, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the events that led up to a shooting along Interstate 4.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the events that led up to a shooting along Interstate 4.
Tensions run high as counter-protesters march through ‘Back the Blue’ rally in Tampa
Things got heated Saturday afternoon as protesters gathered outside the Tampa police department downtown.
Things got heated Saturday afternoon as protesters gathered outside the Tampa police department downtown.
Step back in time at ZooTampa’s Dino's Alive exhibit
Now that you can escape the quarantined isolation from the past three months, every experience can seem new again, even if it's 65 million years old.
Now that you can escape the quarantined isolation from the past three months, every experience can seem new again, even if it's 65 million years old.
Florida's cases of COVID-19 increased more than 2,500 Saturday; largest jump on record
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,583 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 73,552.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,583 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 73,552.