Tampa police officer tests positive for COVID-19; 35 officers quarantined
"We can handle the bombs and the bullets and the blood," the chief said. "But this is an unknown virus we're not used to, that we can't see, and that's what makes our job so dangerous and so difficult."
"We can handle the bombs and the bullets and the blood," the chief said. "But this is an unknown virus we're not used to, that we can't see, and that's what makes our job so dangerous and so difficult."
Metro Ministries forced to turn dozens away after running out of food donations
Hundreds of families are turning to Metro Ministries for help as jobs dry up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds of families are turning to Metro Ministries for help as jobs dry up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tampa trails only Miami, Hollywood in number of COVID-19 cases
Of the nearly 2,000 cases confirmed in the sunshine state, 123 are in Hillsborough County and 85 are Tampa residents -- making Tampa third on the list, behind Miami and Hollywood, of cities with the highest caseloads.
Of the nearly 2,000 cases confirmed in the sunshine state, 123 are in Hillsborough County and 85 are Tampa residents -- making Tampa third on the list, behind Miami and Hollywood, of cities with the highest caseloads.
Tampa mayor to issue stay-at-home order for city residents; goes into effect Thursday
The mayor of Tampa announced she will issue a stay-at-home order later Wednesday for city residents in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. It will go into effect midnight Thursday.
The mayor of Tampa announced she will issue a stay-at-home order later Wednesday for city residents in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. It will go into effect midnight Thursday.
Hundreds throughout Tampa Bay area receive free grab-and-go meals from Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay, one of Tampa Bay’s largest hunger relief organizations is providing free grab-and-go meals for children and their parents.
Feeding Tampa Bay, one of Tampa Bay’s largest hunger relief organizations is providing free grab-and-go meals for children and their parents.
Tampa mayor moves closer to issuing own 'stay-at-home' order to contain coronavirus
One day after failing to convince Hillsborough County leaders to enact a stay-at-home order, Tampa mayor Jane Castor says she is close to issuing one on her own – setting up a potential standoff with the county administrator.
One day after failing to convince Hillsborough County leaders to enact a stay-at-home order, Tampa mayor Jane Castor says she is close to issuing one on her own – setting up a potential standoff with the county administrator.
Once-bustling parks and beaches eerily quiet after COVID-19 forces closures
Before the novel coronavirus forced officials to order restrictions on public places and businesses, you could find a packed Curtis Hixon Park on any given day.
Before the novel coronavirus forced officials to order restrictions on public places and businesses, you could find a packed Curtis Hixon Park on any given day.
WestShore Plaza is latest shopping center to close in Tampa Bay
On Monday night, WestShore Plaza announced it will close until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic.
On Monday night, WestShore Plaza announced it will close until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Netflix documentary, 'Tiger King,' tells bizarre story behind murder-for-hire plan to kill Big Cat Rescue CEO
Tampa is a backdrop of a newly-released true crime documentary on Netflix called, "Tiger King."
Tampa is a backdrop of a newly-released true crime documentary on Netflix called, "Tiger King."
Families turn to sidewalk chalk to spread cheer amid coronavirus shutdown
The current coronavirus restrictions can be quite challenging for families, so many are going for walks in their neighborhood to try to get away from the house for a short period of time. In one South Tampa community, you might be surprised by what you see.
The current coronavirus restrictions can be quite challenging for families, so many are going for walks in their neighborhood to try to get away from the house for a short period of time. In one South Tampa community, you might be surprised by what you see.
WWE selling 'I Wasn't There' shirts for WrestleMania 36
WWE has started selling WrestleMania T-shirts that read, "I Wasn't There."
WWE has started selling WrestleMania T-shirts that read, "I Wasn't There."
Large-scale COVID-19 testing sites coming soon to Tampa Bay area
A lack of large-scale collection sites remains one of the biggest issues facing the Bay Area in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The first large-scale collection site in Hillsborough County was set to open this weekend at Raymond James Stadium, but plans were delayed.
A lack of large-scale collection sites remains one of the biggest issues facing the Bay Area in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The first large-scale collection site in Hillsborough County was set to open this weekend at Raymond James Stadium, but plans were delayed.
Sunday services change, generosity remains the same amid coronavirus pandemic
Among the many closures throughout the past few weeks, churches across the Bay Area have also been forced to temporarily close their doors to help prevent any possible spread of COVID-19 throughout their congregation.
Among the many closures throughout the past few weeks, churches across the Bay Area have also been forced to temporarily close their doors to help prevent any possible spread of COVID-19 throughout their congregation.
Police investigating shooting death at Tampa Park Apartments
Tampa police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at the Tampa Park Apartments Saturday night.
Tampa police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at the Tampa Park Apartments Saturday night.
University of Tampa students test positive for COVID-19
Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.
Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.
Tampa mayor braces residents for possible ‘stay-at-home’ order
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is urging residents to brace for a possible 'stay-at-home' order to slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Currently, there is no such order in place state-wide or county-wide, but the city is anticipating an order to come down from the governor early next week.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is urging residents to brace for a possible 'stay-at-home' order to slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Currently, there is no such order in place state-wide or county-wide, but the city is anticipating an order to come down from the governor early next week.
Florida Orthopaedic Institute temporarily closes offices after physician tests positive for COVID-19
A doctor with the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) tested positive for COVID-19, according to their website.
A doctor with the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) tested positive for COVID-19, according to their website.
Tampa residents stuck in Peru - but healthy - as virus hits worldwide
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Instead, four friends from Tampa are stuck in Peru with no way out.
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Instead, four friends from Tampa are stuck in Peru with no way out.
Laid-off, furloughed workers should file for benefits immediately, attorney warns
Labor law attorneys said employees who have been laid-off or furloughed should file for unemployment benefits immediately.
Labor law attorneys said employees who have been laid-off or furloughed should file for unemployment benefits immediately.
Get the essentials, including toilet paper, at La Segunda bakery
In times like these, finding items like toilet paper and a loaf of bread can be near-impossible. The bakers at La Segunda are doing all they can to ensure the community has a place to go to find them.
In times like these, finding items like toilet paper and a loaf of bread can be near-impossible. The bakers at La Segunda are doing all they can to ensure the community has a place to go to find them.