Hard Rock Casino in Tampa will reopen Thursday, May 21

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has the green light to open, but under new safety guidelines.

Fire ruins nearly all of Blake High School's football equipment

A fire on the campus of Blake High School destroyed nearly all of its football program's equipment on Saturday, from game day necessities to practice dummies and more.

Florida man describes surviving lockdown in supposedly haunted house

A Tampa man says he quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic with ghosts inside one of the most infamous houses in Ybor City.

Attention cool cats and kittens: Big Cat Rescue releases limited run of promotional gear

Folks in the Tampa Bay area have not been surprised by the popularity of Netflix's docu-series "Tiger King," which gives an inside look at the lives of several big players in the world of exotic felines. 

NASCAR to honor Tampa General Hospital doctor during Sunday's race

After two months of treating countless COVID-19 patients, and much longer practicing medicine, Dr. Seetha Lakshmi is used to wearing personal protective equipment.

Mixed reactions as more Bay Area attractions slowly reopen

Two of Tampa Bay's biggest marine-life attractions reopened Friday, continuing the steady stream of businesses welcoming customers for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced a businesses to temporarily shut down.

No charges for motorcyclists at scene of deadly Bayshore crash

The Hillsborough State Attorney's Office says no charges will be filed against two motorcyclists who were there when their friend allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist on Bayshore Boulevard.

Shoppers see largest jump in grocery prices since 1974

It's not your imagination. The overall price of groceries has gone up according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows a 2.6% increase in prices.

Universities plan for fall semester despite uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic

College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.

Home-school flying lessons, courtesy of MacDill Air Foce Base

You might see their planes and uniforms and maybe you’ve even seen video of how they refuel planes in mid-air, but those who fly for the Air Force face a challenging mission shared by many these days.

Hard Rock may reopen Florida casinos as coronavirus lockdowns ease

Hard Rock International may reopen some Florida casinos with new coronavirus safety measures as soon as the end of May as the U.S. gradually lifts lockdowns imposed to curb the disease's spread.

Renters' relocation costs to be paid by developer who purchased Tampa Park Apartments

A Tampa developer is under contract to buy a low-cost housing complex north of downtown Tampa, and he’s willing to step in to help current residents in a big way.

Tampa native Pete Alonso powers up foundation to help everyday heroes

After rounding the bases 53 times during his rookie season with the New York Mets, Pete Alonso realized that he's one of the lucky few to get recognition from a stadium full of people.

Car condos, complete with test track, coming to Tampa

'Motor Enclave' is a car community with garages, or car condos, with access to a 1.5-mile performance track where members can put their cars to the test. Most units have bedrooms, bathrooms, and at least a small kitchen. Some of the larger units have full accommodations.

Tampa's construction projects roll along, despite -- or thanks to -- pandemic

Construction around Tampa Bay, you might say, is pandemic proof.  In fact, with less people on the road, FDOT says more is getting done ahead of schedule.