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.
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.
Police respond to two separate shootings in Tampa
Tampa police are investigating whether two overnight shootings are connected.
Tampa police are investigating whether two overnight shootings are connected.
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.
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.
Unemployed search for jobs, file for benefits as businesses across Tampa Bay close
The coronavirus pandemic led many businesses to close, leaving many Tampa Bay area residents wondering where they will get their next paycheck.
The coronavirus pandemic led many businesses to close, leaving many Tampa Bay area residents wondering where they will get their next paycheck.
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.
Splitsville Southern & Social in Sparkman’s Wharf temporarily closed and laid off their employees, according to a statement released by the organization on Thursday.
Rob Gronkowski set to host WrestleMania 36
Gronk is going to WrestleMania.
Gronk is going to WrestleMania.
Governments try to avoid financial crisis by propping up families, businesses
Rent, food, toilet paper: Pat Delaney of Tampa is worried about getting through the pandemic.
Rent, food, toilet paper: Pat Delaney of Tampa is worried about getting through the pandemic.
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."
“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.
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
City of Tampa closes beaches along the bay to curtail COVID-19 spread
Tampa's beaches along the bay are closing at sunset Wednesday, March 18, until further notice.
Tampa's beaches along the bay are closing at sunset Wednesday, March 18, until further notice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical centers set up tents, prepare for influx of COVID-19 patients
Hospitals across the Bay Area are trying to prepare for a surge in COVID-19 patients.
Hospitals across the Bay Area are trying to prepare for a surge in COVID-19 patients.
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.
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.
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.
WrestleMania 36 to be held in Orlando with no live audience: WWE
The WWE says WrestleMania will be held in Orlando and there will be no audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The WWE says WrestleMania will be held in Orlando and there will be no audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















