Covid-19 test kits still scarce despite government officials' claims

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Covid-19 testing kits are here and many more are on their way to Florida, but patients and doctors say those resources are still scarce in the Tampa Bay are.

Straz Center suspends all performances and events due to coronavirus

Effective immediately, the Straz Center for the Performing Arts is suspending all performances, classes and events in order to contain the spread of COVID-19.

No decision yet on cancellation of WrestleMania 36 in Tampa

The area's emergency managers decided this afternoon to wait another week before making a decision about whether to cancel WrestleMania, which could draw 80,000 fans from around the globe.

Tampa postpones St. Patrick’s Day festival, Rough Riders parade

Out of an abundance of caution and after discussing with various public health officials, Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor decided to postpone the city's 9th annual River O’Green festival to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. 

Man who attended EMS conference in Tampa tests positive for COVID-19

The Florida Department of Health announced three new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus late Wednesday, including a 70-year old Broward County man who recently attended an emergency medical services (EMS) Conference at the Tampa Convention Center March 2-6.

New juvenile court program helps troubled kids

The Juvenile Mental Health Court launch last year and more than 60 kids are currently a part of it.

First-of-its-kind augmented reality model of Tampa helping sell Water Street properties

Strategic Property Partners built a scale, three-dimensional model that uses five projectors and six media servers to virtually make traffic move on Tampa streets, and cruise ships sail up and down the channel. 

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ventell Bryant arrested for DUI in Tampa

Tampa police arrested Dallas Cowboy’s wide receiver and Jefferson High School alumni Ventell Bryant for DUI early Wednesday morning.

Tampa sets new guidelines for elderly care facilities to mitigate spread of COVID-19

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced Tuesday a campaign to help keep the novel coronavirus COVID-19 out of assisted living facilities and nursing homes, and away from elderly patients.

Biden cancels Tampa campaign stop due to 'coronavirus public health emergency'

Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Tampa Thursday, March 12, but canceled the appearance due to "the coronavirus public health emergency."

Driver accused in post-Gasparilla wrong-way crash denied bond reduction

The last time Alexander Jacobson was free, he was mixing beads and beer, celebrating Gasparilla. Prosecutors say that mix turned deadly later in the night.

Warning for Tampa drivers: I-275 to close overnight

Interstate 275 drivers are going to want to take a close look at a map FDOT recently released, if they plan on being on the road in Tampa from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. 

Three people found dead at Tampa apartment complex

Tampa police are investigating the deaths of three people after they were found dead Monday at an apartment.

Health experts: Consider your health, not potential cost of COVID-19 testing, care

More than two million Floridians don’t have health insurance and are worried about the costs associated with novel coronavirus testing and medical care.