National Guard activated in Tampa
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida National Guard in response to violent protests that took place on Saturday.
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida National Guard in response to violent protests that took place on Saturday.
Nearly 50 arrested after stores looted, burned during night of violent protests in Tampa
Growing anger and unrest over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is now spilling into the streets of the Tampa Bay area. Protests took place on both sides of the bay, with the demonstration in Tampa turning violent overnight.
Growing anger and unrest over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is now spilling into the streets of the Tampa Bay area. Protests took place on both sides of the bay, with the demonstration in Tampa turning violent overnight.
Hundreds of protesters loot stores near Busch Gardens, forcing Tampa streets to close
Hundreds of people protesting the death of George Floyd shut down Tampa roads near the University of South Florida and then outside Busch Gardens Saturday afternoon and the unrest continued overnight. Tampa police officers and Hillsborough deputies are working to corral looters and prevent more damage to businesses, focusing on University Mall.
Hundreds of people protesting the death of George Floyd shut down Tampa roads near the University of South Florida and then outside Busch Gardens Saturday afternoon and the unrest continued overnight. Tampa police officers and Hillsborough deputies are working to corral looters and prevent more damage to businesses, focusing on University Mall.
Tiny home community built in Thonotosassa
Tiny homes are proving to be more than a fad. A recent survey by The National Association of Home Builders found that more than half of Americans would consider living in a home that’s less than 600 square feet.
Tiny homes are proving to be more than a fad. A recent survey by The National Association of Home Builders found that more than half of Americans would consider living in a home that’s less than 600 square feet.
Celebrating Tampa’s sanitation workers during coronavirus pandemic
Maybe you've heard the rumble of their trucks coming down the street twice a week. Perhaps the dog barks as they make the stop in front of your home to collect what's at the curb.
Maybe you've heard the rumble of their trucks coming down the street twice a week. Perhaps the dog barks as they make the stop in front of your home to collect what's at the curb.
Risk of getting COVID-19, ranked by activity
After weeks of quarantine, the urge to get out and enjoy life is real. But which activities bring more risk of getting COVID-19, relative to others?
After weeks of quarantine, the urge to get out and enjoy life is real. But which activities bring more risk of getting COVID-19, relative to others?
Florida health officials monitor COVID-19 cases before starting phase 2
It’s been almost a month since Florida began opening back up and public health officials say there are benchmarks the state should hit before moving into the next reopening phase.
It’s been almost a month since Florida began opening back up and public health officials say there are benchmarks the state should hit before moving into the next reopening phase.
'We better not ever see that here:' Bay Area law enforcement react to actions of Minnesota officers
Police chiefs and sheriffs from Tampa to St. Petersburg are standing in solidarity after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, saying the officers involved must be held accountable.
Police chiefs and sheriffs from Tampa to St. Petersburg are standing in solidarity after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, saying the officers involved must be held accountable.
Neighbor: Tampa terror suspect 'didn't like Americans'
The arrest of a Tampa man accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and scouting potential attack sites throughout Tampa Bay left neighbors stunned.
The arrest of a Tampa man accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and scouting potential attack sites throughout Tampa Bay left neighbors stunned.
State Supreme Court disbars attorney accused of vanishing with clients' cash
In 2014, Jose Toledo was living the good life. But five years later, his marriage broke up, his law firm abruptly shut down, and he was accused of stealing thousands from his clients.
In 2014, Jose Toledo was living the good life. But five years later, his marriage broke up, his law firm abruptly shut down, and he was accused of stealing thousands from his clients.
Busch Gardens' plan to reopen approved by county, includes mandatory face coverings, temperature checks
Busch Gardens just cleared the first hurdle toward reopening its parks to visitors this summer.
Busch Gardens just cleared the first hurdle toward reopening its parks to visitors this summer.
Tampa PD chief says he will be 'shocked' if Minneapolis officers not charged
The video of George Floyd on the ground, with an officer's knee on the back of his neck for over seven minutes, and him screaming for his mother Is enough to make a nearly 30-year officer cringe.
The video of George Floyd on the ground, with an officer's knee on the back of his neck for over seven minutes, and him screaming for his mother Is enough to make a nearly 30-year officer cringe.
Controversial coverings: The debate over facemasks continues as businesses begin reopening
Facemasks have become a necessary item for many Americans. In South Florida, leaders made it mandatory to wear the coverings and they are strongly recommended in the Tampa Bay area, as the CDC has outlined.
Facemasks have become a necessary item for many Americans. In South Florida, leaders made it mandatory to wear the coverings and they are strongly recommended in the Tampa Bay area, as the CDC has outlined.
Judge rejects man's request to talk to son he's accused of kidnapping
Ali Salamey is back from Lebanon, in jail and facing state and federal kidnapping charges. But now he’s asking to be released on bond, and Rachelle Smith wants to make sure he never gets near her or her son.
Ali Salamey is back from Lebanon, in jail and facing state and federal kidnapping charges. But now he’s asking to be released on bond, and Rachelle Smith wants to make sure he never gets near her or her son.
Veteran’s non-profit helps feed hundreds of Bay Area families
The Mission Continues helped feed 300 families Thursday by partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay and the River of Life Christian Church.
The Mission Continues helped feed 300 families Thursday by partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay and the River of Life Christian Church.
Tampa photographer giving away free bridal photo shoot to nurse on frontline of COVID-19 pandemic
Ryan Joseph, owner of Joseph Fine Art Photographs, is giving away a free photography package that’s worth approximately $7,800 to a Bay Area registered nurse in honor of his mother.
Ryan Joseph, owner of Joseph Fine Art Photographs, is giving away a free photography package that’s worth approximately $7,800 to a Bay Area registered nurse in honor of his mother.
Tampa leaders discuss solutions amid 'surge' in violent crime
New numbers suggest that violent crime in the city of Tampa has surged in the first few months of 2020, but it may not be the pandemic shutdowns fueling the alarming trend. At least one county commissioner thinks gangs could be to blame.
New numbers suggest that violent crime in the city of Tampa has surged in the first few months of 2020, but it may not be the pandemic shutdowns fueling the alarming trend. At least one county commissioner thinks gangs could be to blame.
Raymond James Stadium will start hosting 'Parking Lot' socials
While the home stadium for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sits idle and the future of NFL fans attendance in question, people will still be able to socialize right in the parking lots, but it won't be any traditional tailgating.
While the home stadium for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sits idle and the future of NFL fans attendance in question, people will still be able to socialize right in the parking lots, but it won't be any traditional tailgating.
FHP: Motorcycle clocked going over 150 mph on I-275
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested 38-year-old Gina Henry back on April 22 after they caught her doing 150 miles per hour on Interstate 275 through Tampa.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested 38-year-old Gina Henry back on April 22 after they caught her doing 150 miles per hour on Interstate 275 through Tampa.
Pediatricians worried by sharp decline in childhood vaccinations
Vaccines are essential for protecting against debilitating and sometimes deadly diseases like measles, rubella, whooping cough and the flu, but during stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, the number of regular, childhood vaccinations administered by pediatricians dropped significantly in Florida and nationwide.
Vaccines are essential for protecting against debilitating and sometimes deadly diseases like measles, rubella, whooping cough and the flu, but during stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, the number of regular, childhood vaccinations administered by pediatricians dropped significantly in Florida and nationwide.