Hard Rock Casino to close Friday evening

All Seminole Hard Rock Casino’s, including the one in Tampa, will temporarily close at 6 p.m. Friday evening to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

New COVID-19 test site in Broward could impact future testing in Tampa Bay area

Florida is ramping up its efforts to get COVID-19 tests to those who need them most - and then getting those results turned around quicker than ever. That will help state health officials get a clearer picture of how many positive cases Florida truly has. 

Splitsville temporarily closes, lays off employees

Splitsville Southern & Social in Sparkman’s Wharf temporarily closed and laid off their employees, according to a statement released by the organization on Thursday.

Now healthy, Tampa's first coronavirus patient stresses importance of isolation

“My first two days with the fever, my eyes were like burning out of my head,” Kaelyn Sheedy recalled.  “I continued to have a fever and my cough turned into a wet cough immediately."

Hundreds tested for COVID-19 at BayCare drive-thru testing sites

BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.

USF staff member tests positive for COVID-19 

A University of South Florida staff member in the USF Counseling Center on the Tampa campus has tested positive for COVID-19.

One person injured in overnight Tampa shooting

Hillsborough County deputies are trying to piece together the details leading up to a shooting that left one person seriously injured.

Grandmother, baby hospitalized after tree fell on Tampa home

A grandmother and a six-month-old baby were taken to a hospital after a large tree came crashing down on a Tampa home. Both are expected to be OK.

Chicken causes $1,200 in damage at Ybor CBD shop

The chicken walked into the Chillum CBD Dispensary and Glass Gallery in Ybor City. When a worker tried to shoo it out, the bird went wild.

Powerhouse Gym staying open during COVID-19 pandemic

Gyms certainly fit the profile of a public gathering when it comes to limiting the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. The owner of Powerhouse Gym in Tampa sees it the opposite way.

Travelers at Tampa International Airport experience some relief after a busy travel day

Customs lines at major airports across the country are seeing long lines due to new coronavirus health screenings for passengers returning from Europe, but at Tampa International Airport, operations are running smoothly. Meanwhile, some passengers flying in from major airports are still seeing some of the effects.

YMCA offers free water safety lessons

All children, ages 3-12, can receive free water safety lessons at YMCA’s throughout the Tampa Bay area thanks to a $155,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation.

HCSO disinfecting, making changes to prevent possible spread of COVID-19

Sheriff Chad Chronister and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office remain proactive in protecting its employees, inmates and our residents as COVID-19 continues to impact our community.