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.
DOJ: Tampa man accused of helping ISIS said 'Americans got what they deserved' on 9/11
The FBI has charged a Tampa man with providing material support to ISIS after they say he stockpiled weapons, expressed allegiance to the "caliphate" and worshipped the Orlando nightclub shooter.
The FBI has charged a Tampa man with providing material support to ISIS after they say he stockpiled weapons, expressed allegiance to the "caliphate" and worshipped the Orlando nightclub shooter.
Florida disaster managers have COVID-19 in mind as hurricane season preps get underway
With two named storms in the already in the hurricane pre-season and an ongoing pandemic, Florida’s disaster managers are looking at this hurricane season a little differently.
With two named storms in the already in the hurricane pre-season and an ongoing pandemic, Florida’s disaster managers are looking at this hurricane season a little differently.
New focused relaxation therapy is game-changer for those struggling with mental health issues
A group of mental health counselors in Tampa is learning a new therapy method for their clients. It’s known as A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
A group of mental health counselors in Tampa is learning a new therapy method for their clients. It’s known as A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Sailor runs 48 miles in 48 hours to honor 48 soldiers who lost their lives
A Tampa man set out on a grueling 48-hour mission to honor the memory of fallen members of the military.
A Tampa man set out on a grueling 48-hour mission to honor the memory of fallen members of the military.
Police: 1 killed, 1 injured in South Tampa stabbing
Police arrested Anthony Kaptzan, 21, after they say he stabbed a 51-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman.
Police arrested Anthony Kaptzan, 21, after they say he stabbed a 51-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman.
Bay Area YMCA’s team up with OneBlood to save lives
Fifteen Bay Area YMCA's are hosting blood drives to help OneBlood meet its needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fifteen Bay Area YMCA's are hosting blood drives to help OneBlood meet its needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Miles for Heroes: Sailor will run four miles, every four hours to honor fallen heroes
As the sun rose Monday morning, a Tampa resident, with an American flag in hand, hit the strees with a special mission.
As the sun rose Monday morning, a Tampa resident, with an American flag in hand, hit the strees with a special mission.
Tampa re-ups fund to help small businesses
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
Legal battle over easement roadway land-locks bird sanctuary owner on property
Majid Esmaeili is a man on a virtual island in the middle of Tampa. He is currently landlocked on his own property, about a mile from the Citrus Park Mall.
Majid Esmaeili is a man on a virtual island in the middle of Tampa. He is currently landlocked on his own property, about a mile from the Citrus Park Mall.
Tampa hires nurses to check COVID-19 safety at construction sites
Emergency room nurse Brian Masters is often busy saving lives at hospitals and, these days, at construction sites too.
Emergency room nurse Brian Masters is often busy saving lives at hospitals and, these days, at construction sites too.
USF launches fundraiser for international students stranded in Tampa by COVID-19
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Death investigation in Tampa's Del Rio neighborhood
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said deputies are investigating a death that happened in the Del Rio neighborhood in Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said deputies are investigating a death that happened in the Del Rio neighborhood in Tampa.
From makeup to shoes, shopping for high-touch products sees drastic changes
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Saving ears and saving lives: USF lab producing ear savers, PPE for Tampa healthcare workers
A lab at the University of South Florida has shifted its focus from product design to manufacturing in an effort to provide critical PPE for healthcare workers.
A lab at the University of South Florida has shifted its focus from product design to manufacturing in an effort to provide critical PPE for healthcare workers.
Low home sales not indicative of real estate crisis, Tampa broker says
If you're thinking of selling your home, some realtors say now may be a perfect time. With open houses canceled and in-person showings frozen, the local real estate market is seeing a major drop in inventory.
If you're thinking of selling your home, some realtors say now may be a perfect time. With open houses canceled and in-person showings frozen, the local real estate market is seeing a major drop in inventory.
Tampa Police Department welcomes new K9 crime fighter
The Tampa Police department welcomed K9 Sly to the team this week.
The Tampa Police department welcomed K9 Sly to the team this week.
Westin Rocky Point hotel fire under investigation
A fire broke out at the Westin Rocky Point hotel around 9:20 a.m. Sunday morning.
A fire broke out at the Westin Rocky Point hotel around 9:20 a.m. Sunday morning.
Police: 1 dead, 2 injured in overnight shooting
One person is dead and two others are injured following an overnight shooting at the 3400 block of 48th St. N., according to the Tampa Police Department.
One person is dead and two others are injured following an overnight shooting at the 3400 block of 48th St. N., according to the Tampa Police Department.
Church volunteers write letters of hope for those struggling during the coronavirus pandemic
The unknowns of the coronavirus pandemic can create a mental strain on anyone, which is why Next Level Church is writing personalized Letters of Hope for anyone that wants to receive one.
The unknowns of the coronavirus pandemic can create a mental strain on anyone, which is why Next Level Church is writing personalized Letters of Hope for anyone that wants to receive one.