Residents defy 'safer at home' orders, fill parks in St. Pete, Tampa
Officials in both cities now warn they will issue citations to those who don't follow the rules.
Officials in both cities now warn they will issue citations to those who don't follow the rules.
Crisis Center receiving uptick in calls from people seeking support, experiencing stress during pandemic
As residents across the country continue to work from home and distance themselves from others, stress and anxiety can build up and could become tough to handle for many people.
As residents across the country continue to work from home and distance themselves from others, stress and anxiety can build up and could become tough to handle for many people.
Have a tip? The Hillsborough sheriff wants to know what happened to former husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
City of Tampa opens temporary tent city for homeless during pandemic
There is a new effort to help the Tampa homeless community stay healthy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
There is a new effort to help the Tampa homeless community stay healthy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
City of Tampa lights up red, white, and blue to inspire patriotic pride during coronavirus pandemic
Tampa is lighting up red, white, and blue as a beacon of hope and unity for the city, state, and nation in the face of COVID-19.
Tampa is lighting up red, white, and blue as a beacon of hope and unity for the city, state, and nation in the face of COVID-19.
Hillsborough residents heeding 'safer-at-home' order
Saturday marked the first day since the new ‘safer at home’ order went into effect across Hillsborough County. Officials are encouraging residents to not go out unless absolutely necessary to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Saturday marked the first day since the new ‘safer at home’ order went into effect across Hillsborough County. Officials are encouraging residents to not go out unless absolutely necessary to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Bay Area healthcare workers become front line of fight against spreading virus
The coronavirus health crisis is forcing everyone to deal with new realities, and it’s changing how healthcare workers on the front lines interact with sick patients and their families.
The coronavirus health crisis is forcing everyone to deal with new realities, and it’s changing how healthcare workers on the front lines interact with sick patients and their families.
Tampa area businesswoman brings farmer's markets to people with online ordering, deliveries
The economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on small businesses.
The economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on small businesses.
AdventHealth expands centralized COVID-19 testing sites into Pinellas and Pasco Counties
AdventHealth has expanded its centralized COVID-19 testing sites to Pinellas and Pasco Counties, bringing the total to five locations in the Tampa Bay area.
AdventHealth has expanded its centralized COVID-19 testing sites to Pinellas and Pasco Counties, bringing the total to five locations in the Tampa Bay area.
Elderly Tampa couple separated while assisted living facility locked down due to COVID-19
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
Judge sentences domestic abuser to house arrest 'since we're supposed to be inside anyway'
A man who once pleaded guilty to felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, and is now accused of similar acts against his new girlfriend, was put on house arrested because, according to Hillsborough County Judge Nick Nazaretian, "we're supposed to be inside anyway."
A man who once pleaded guilty to felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, and is now accused of similar acts against his new girlfriend, was put on house arrested because, according to Hillsborough County Judge Nick Nazaretian, "we're supposed to be inside anyway."
Lupus patients fear shortage of critical drug as COVID-19 clinical trials begin
Some patients with lupus are growing concerned after some pharmacies report being out of their medication due to its increased use in current clinical trials for COVID-19.
Some patients with lupus are growing concerned after some pharmacies report being out of their medication due to its increased use in current clinical trials for COVID-19.
BayCare to resume drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites Monday after two-day break
BayCare Health System will resume its COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites on Monday, after taking a two-day break to align resources, including medical supplies.
BayCare Health System will resume its COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites on Monday, after taking a two-day break to align resources, including medical supplies.
Fitness equipment fenced off along Bayshore to prevent spread of COVID-19
On Friday, city of Tampa employees fenced off the fitness equipment along Bayshore Blvd. to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
On Friday, city of Tampa employees fenced off the fitness equipment along Bayshore Blvd. to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Big Cat Rescue CEO disapproves of 'Tiger King' documentary, calling it 'sensational'
Social media has been buzzing about the Netflix documentary, 'Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,' but the CEO of Big Cat Rescue says the series is full of "unsavory lies."
Social media has been buzzing about the Netflix documentary, 'Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,' but the CEO of Big Cat Rescue says the series is full of "unsavory lies."
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic files $94M lawsuit from prison, alleging civil rights violations: report
Joseph Maldonado-Passage, otherwise known as “Exotic Joe” on the new Netflix series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” has filed a federal lawsuit against a number of government agencies and his former business partner to the tune of $94 million in damages, according to a new report.
Joseph Maldonado-Passage, otherwise known as “Exotic Joe” on the new Netflix series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” has filed a federal lawsuit against a number of government agencies and his former business partner to the tune of $94 million in damages, according to a new report.
COVID-19 has changed the way first responders respond to calls
While government leaders are urging people to stay home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are others who don't have the option of working from home: first responders.
While government leaders are urging people to stay home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are others who don't have the option of working from home: first responders.
Women’s networking group helping female-owned businesses stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic
Working Women of Tampa Bay is purchasing gift certificates from female-owned businesses to help them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Working Women of Tampa Bay is purchasing gift certificates from female-owned businesses to help them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hillsborough deputies searching for vehicle involved in drive-by shooting
Deputies in Hillsborough County are searching for a Jeep Cherokee that was involved in a drive-by shooting in Tampa Thursday morning.
Deputies in Hillsborough County are searching for a Jeep Cherokee that was involved in a drive-by shooting in Tampa Thursday morning.
Soap and Hope: The ‘Laundry Project’ helps low-income families wash clothes for free
Current Initiatives, the City of Tampa, Locale Church and Big Wash teamed up to pay for 20 families to do their laundry at Big Wash laundromat
Current Initiatives, the City of Tampa, Locale Church and Big Wash teamed up to pay for 20 families to do their laundry at Big Wash laundromat