Cruise passengers set sail with hopes of picking up a tan, not a virus
Just a day after the government warned against taking cruises because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, passengers boarded the Carnival Paradise in Tampa, bound for the Caribbean.
Just a day after the government warned against taking cruises because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, passengers boarded the Carnival Paradise in Tampa, bound for the Caribbean.
2 dead after north Tampa triple shooting; police say 'no ongoing threat'
Three people were shot – two fatally – in a north Tampa neighborhood this afternoon.
Three people were shot – two fatally – in a north Tampa neighborhood this afternoon.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue take steps to prevent possible spread of COVID-19
Hillsborough County fire rescue personnel has instituted protocols to identify potential COVID-19 patients and to train crews to use an AeroClave machine, which thoroughly decontaminates the ambulances after delivering a patient.
Hillsborough County fire rescue personnel has instituted protocols to identify potential COVID-19 patients and to train crews to use an AeroClave machine, which thoroughly decontaminates the ambulances after delivering a patient.
The show must go on: Gasparilla Music Festival rocks downtown Tampa despite coronavirus concerns
Should you stay or should you go? It’s a question those attending the Gasparilla Music Festival in downtown Tampa didn’t ponder long despite concerns over coronavirus.
Should you stay or should you go? It’s a question those attending the Gasparilla Music Festival in downtown Tampa didn’t ponder long despite concerns over coronavirus.
Couple seeks good Samaritans who rushed to help when they were hit by a car
Four men rushed to help a couple who had just been hit by a car on N Dale Mabry Highway back in January.
Four men rushed to help a couple who had just been hit by a car on N Dale Mabry Highway back in January.
Port Tampa Bay officials hope to avoid coronavirus cruise nightmares
Vice President Mike Pence says 21 people aboard a cruise ship off the California coast have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Of the 46 tested, 19 crew members and three passengers tested positive for the virus. One test was inconclusive.
Vice President Mike Pence says 21 people aboard a cruise ship off the California coast have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Of the 46 tested, 19 crew members and three passengers tested positive for the virus. One test was inconclusive.
From poverty to WWE stardom, Titus O'Neil makes helping kids his greatest accomplishment
Thaddeus Bullard is a peaceful, caring man.
Thaddeus Bullard is a peaceful, caring man.
Guns, knives, ammo found in vehicle of Tampa man 'acting erratically' outside methadone clinic
The man allegedly told detention deputies he had more guns at home, where investigators said they found 28 more guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
The man allegedly told detention deputies he had more guns at home, where investigators said they found 28 more guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
Alleged drug dealer faces murder charge in Tampa teen's overdose death
Titan Goodson accepted a plea deal in the death of his girlfriend and the alleged drug dealer is now facing first-degree murder charges.
Titan Goodson accepted a plea deal in the death of his girlfriend and the alleged drug dealer is now facing first-degree murder charges.
Medical students care for mechanical patient that simulates symptoms of COVID-19
Thousands of providers and students across the world are being trained for dealing with COVID-19 using computer-controlled patient simulators.
Thousands of providers and students across the world are being trained for dealing with COVID-19 using computer-controlled patient simulators.
Bicyclist killed, alleged hit-and-run driver arrested in Tampa
A suspected hit-and-run driver who killed a bicyclist has been arrested, according to Tampa police.
A suspected hit-and-run driver who killed a bicyclist has been arrested, according to Tampa police.
Giant pink flamingo to greet travelers at Tampa International Airport
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.
Sheriff, officer's attorney in war of words over responsibility for teen's shooting death
Criminal defense attorney Rick Escobar had a few choice words for Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister Wednesday. Sheriff Chronister had a few things to say himself.
Criminal defense attorney Rick Escobar had a few choice words for Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister Wednesday. Sheriff Chronister had a few things to say himself.
Hillsborough health director defends actions of COVID-19 patient; sidesteps CDC criticism
Dr. Douglas Holt with the Florida Department of Health described how Hillsborough County's first coronavirus patient made every attempt to minimize the risk to the community, and also explained steps taken to notify her fellow airplane passengers.
Dr. Douglas Holt with the Florida Department of Health described how Hillsborough County's first coronavirus patient made every attempt to minimize the risk to the community, and also explained steps taken to notify her fellow airplane passengers.
Karen Pence, in Tampa, highlights problem of unemployment among military spouses
It’s a mission she’s taken on proudly. But ‘second lady’ Karen Pence will be the first to tell you she’s not a military spouse.
It’s a mission she’s taken on proudly. But ‘second lady’ Karen Pence will be the first to tell you she’s not a military spouse.
This van uses lasers and cameras to save Tampa money -- and maybe save your tires, too
It’s a van with a laser that drives over the roadways and tells the city what roads are the worst. It’s costing a lot, but the city of Tampa says it is saving money.
It’s a van with a laser that drives over the roadways and tells the city what roads are the worst. It’s costing a lot, but the city of Tampa says it is saving money.
Man accused of stealing $3 million in gold and jewelry from Tampa store arrested in California
Marcelo Romero is behind bars on a $1.1 million bond in California after DNA connected him to an April 2019 burglary of Marcelo’s Fine Jewelry store in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Marcelo Romero is behind bars on a $1.1 million bond in California after DNA connected him to an April 2019 burglary of Marcelo’s Fine Jewelry store in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Travel concerns heightened at TPA after passenger's positive test
The CDC allowed a Hillsborough County woman to fly home to Tampa despite her concerns she might have COVID-19. Now the airport and travelers are taking precautions to stay healthy.
The CDC allowed a Hillsborough County woman to fly home to Tampa despite her concerns she might have COVID-19. Now the airport and travelers are taking precautions to stay healthy.
Police: Woman found dead on Picnic Island was hit by vehicle
Police say they now believe the woman whose body was found on Picnic Island Feb. 22 was hit by a vehicle.
Police say they now believe the woman whose body was found on Picnic Island Feb. 22 was hit by a vehicle.