Malls prepare for holiday weekend crowds
Malls across the bay area are preparing for the first holiday weekend since re-opening under Governor DeSantis's guidelines allowing 50% capacity.
Malls across the bay area are preparing for the first holiday weekend since re-opening under Governor DeSantis's guidelines allowing 50% capacity.
Antibody testing limited in Bay Area outside of blood donation
Antibody testing for COVID-19 recently became available at a limited number of drive-through testing sites in Florida. Unless you live near one of those sites or your general practitioner has access to the tests, the antibody tests have not been easy to come by.
Antibody testing for COVID-19 recently became available at a limited number of drive-through testing sites in Florida. Unless you live near one of those sites or your general practitioner has access to the tests, the antibody tests have not been easy to come by.
Tampa grant money keeping residents, small businesses afloat as city begins to reopen
Barbecue boats are like barbecue sundaes because there are layers of barbecue goodies. It’s a specialty at Sarges Smokehouse BBQ in Tampa, where owner Ken Sebourn is doing his best to keep his business afloat.
Barbecue boats are like barbecue sundaes because there are layers of barbecue goodies. It’s a specialty at Sarges Smokehouse BBQ in Tampa, where owner Ken Sebourn is doing his best to keep his business afloat.
Police: Man shot, killed woman and unborn baby
Jerry Lee, 45, is facing charges of first-degree murder, killing of an unborn child, shooting into a vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Jerry Lee, 45, is facing charges of first-degree murder, killing of an unborn child, shooting into a vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Tampa Police Department.
2 indicted in string of Bay Area ATM arsons
Clearwater resident Mawdo Malick Sallah, 33, and South Carolina resident Kirk Douglas Johnson, 34, have been indicted for a string of interstate ATM arsons.
Clearwater resident Mawdo Malick Sallah, 33, and South Carolina resident Kirk Douglas Johnson, 34, have been indicted for a string of interstate ATM arsons.
Tampa leaders vote down police body camera deal
Members of Tampa's city council were expected to vote to buy new body cameras, Tasers and other equipment for the police department; a $7 million total purchase. However, leaders decided Thursday the price tag was too high.
Members of Tampa's city council were expected to vote to buy new body cameras, Tasers and other equipment for the police department; a $7 million total purchase. However, leaders decided Thursday the price tag was too high.
Proposal to close Bayshore Boulevard once a month delayed until September
A proposal to close down part of Bayshore Boulevard once a month was postponed Thursday, after Mayor Jane Castor's administration determined this wasn't the right time to make a change like this.
A proposal to close down part of Bayshore Boulevard once a month was postponed Thursday, after Mayor Jane Castor's administration determined this wasn't the right time to make a change like this.
City of Tampa announces two phases for summer camps
The city of Tampa on Thursday announced plans to open a limited number of summer camp locations for kids, and parents will have to enter a lottery for the first round of spots.
The city of Tampa on Thursday announced plans to open a limited number of summer camp locations for kids, and parents will have to enter a lottery for the first round of spots.
Police: Three street-racing suspects were traveling at twice the speed limit on Dale Mabry
Tampa police say they arrested three people for street-racing along Dale Mabry Highway early Wednesday morning.
Tampa police say they arrested three people for street-racing along Dale Mabry Highway early Wednesday morning.
Yellow sticker means Tampa businesses follows COVID-19 safety guidelines
Code enforcement officers spend 12 hours each day inspecting areas like Hyde Park Village, South Howard, the Channelside District, and Ybor City to make sure businesses are abiding by Governor DeSantis' guidelines for phase one of re-opening Florida.
Code enforcement officers spend 12 hours each day inspecting areas like Hyde Park Village, South Howard, the Channelside District, and Ybor City to make sure businesses are abiding by Governor DeSantis' guidelines for phase one of re-opening Florida.
Lab CEO admits delays, pushes back on AdventHealth claim that tests were 'unreliable'
33,000 COVID-19 tests administered in West and Central Florida are being deemed "unreliable" by AdventHealth, leaving patients wondering if their results were accurate -- if they received their results at all.
33,000 COVID-19 tests administered in West and Central Florida are being deemed "unreliable" by AdventHealth, leaving patients wondering if their results were accurate -- if they received their results at all.
32 conventions, including Comic Con, still a 'go' this summer in Tampa
Summer typically brings thousands of people to Tampa Bay for events, including conventions. Despite spring shows being called off, organizers for summer gatherings are weighing the risk with the reward and some have decided it's worth it.
Summer typically brings thousands of people to Tampa Bay for events, including conventions. Despite spring shows being called off, organizers for summer gatherings are weighing the risk with the reward and some have decided it's worth it.
Native American bust returns along with Ulele upscale dining
Richard Gonzmart, owner of the famous Columbia Restaurant, says he’s the caretaker in preserving a piece of Native American history.
Richard Gonzmart, owner of the famous Columbia Restaurant, says he’s the caretaker in preserving a piece of Native American history.
Melbourne man accused of faking doctorate, military service, treasure found on the beach
A Tampa-based treasure hunting company says it was scammed by a man with a padded resume and a Peruvian death mask.
A Tampa-based treasure hunting company says it was scammed by a man with a padded resume and a Peruvian death mask.
Stadiums consider spaced seating, face masks, social distancing signage to help fans return
While fans anxiously await the comeback of professional sports, one Tampa-based company is preparing to make it happen.
While fans anxiously await the comeback of professional sports, one Tampa-based company is preparing to make it happen.
Curtis Hixon shooting victim identified; police still searching for gunman
Tampa police identified Antonio "Jay Jay" McGuire, Jr. as the man who was shot and killed at Curtis Hixon Park over the weekend.
Tampa police identified Antonio "Jay Jay" McGuire, Jr. as the man who was shot and killed at Curtis Hixon Park over the weekend.
Food halls -- designed for social gathering -- face unique obstacles while reopening
Sparkman Wharf in Tampa’s Channelside neighborhood reopened Tuesday. It features an assortment of food containers, similar to food trucks, but in brightly colored shipping containers.
Sparkman Wharf in Tampa’s Channelside neighborhood reopened Tuesday. It features an assortment of food containers, similar to food trucks, but in brightly colored shipping containers.
Man recovering after he was shot in the legs, police say
Tampa police say they are trying to find the suspect who shot and injured a man Tuesday morning.
Tampa police say they are trying to find the suspect who shot and injured a man Tuesday morning.
CareerSource Tampa Bay reopening offices Tuesday
People needing help finding employment can once again head to CareerSource Tampa Bay.
People needing help finding employment can once again head to CareerSource Tampa Bay.
Lunch crowds return as restaurants allowed to increase capacity to 50% across Flordia
Many have a new appreciation of simple things, like going out to a restaurant.
Many have a new appreciation of simple things, like going out to a restaurant.