Dining in the streets: Tampa program closes roads so restaurants have room to distance customers
Restaurant owners say a new program in Tampa, allowing them to set up tables on city streets, will help them recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Restaurant owners say a new program in Tampa, allowing them to set up tables on city streets, will help them recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn.
University of Tampa students will graduate virtually
In response to the pandemic, the University of Tampa will host a virtual commencement for the first time, which will take place May 9 at 11 a.m.
In response to the pandemic, the University of Tampa will host a virtual commencement for the first time, which will take place May 9 at 11 a.m.
Woman dies following shooting in Tampa, police say
Tampa police are searching for a suspect following a deadly shooting Tuesday morning.
Tampa police are searching for a suspect following a deadly shooting Tuesday morning.
The Florida Aquarium plans to reopen on May 15
After nearly two months, The Florida Aquarium announced its own plan to get back in business.
After nearly two months, The Florida Aquarium announced its own plan to get back in business.
7th Ave. in Ybor City becomes outdoor dining room for Cinco de Mayo
The city of Tampa is allowing some restaurants to expand their dining spaces into otherwise off-limits areas like parking lots, sidewalks, and, in a few cases, sections of city streets.
The city of Tampa is allowing some restaurants to expand their dining spaces into otherwise off-limits areas like parking lots, sidewalks, and, in a few cases, sections of city streets.
Tampa area Westfield malls to reopen May 15
Westfield malls in the Tampa area will reopen to the public on May 15, the company announced.
Westfield malls in the Tampa area will reopen to the public on May 15, the company announced.
Tampa police searching for missing teenager
Tampa police are asking for help locating Cheniya Jalinda Darnes, 16, who has been missing since Sunday morning.
Tampa police are asking for help locating Cheniya Jalinda Darnes, 16, who has been missing since Sunday morning.
Ekoa donates more than 40,000 health bars to Tampa charities and food banks to feed those in need
As the coronavirus began impacting the nation, many businesses shut down while others ramped up their production to help others out.
As the coronavirus began impacting the nation, many businesses shut down while others ramped up their production to help others out.
Domestic violence more prevalent during COVID-19 shutdowns
LaDonna Butler would know: Asking for help when your life is at stake takes all the strength you have.
LaDonna Butler would know: Asking for help when your life is at stake takes all the strength you have.
Jobless worry they could soon be homeless as Florida's unemployment nightmare continues
Florida’s unemployment system has been plagued with problems. Now, Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants an investigation into the origins of the website, which was built under Rick Scott's administration for $77 million.
Florida’s unemployment system has been plagued with problems. Now, Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants an investigation into the origins of the website, which was built under Rick Scott's administration for $77 million.
Tampa police find body of missing 2-year-old girl in lake
Tampa police said they found the body of 2-year-old Lori Thermidor, who went missing around 3:40 p.m. in the 19400 block of Redwood Point Dr. in Tampa on Friday.
Tampa police said they found the body of 2-year-old Lori Thermidor, who went missing around 3:40 p.m. in the 19400 block of Redwood Point Dr. in Tampa on Friday.
Struggling residents breathe sigh of relief as Tampa grants help with bills
Carolina Daniels finally got her first full night sleep in weeks. That’s because the single mother of two found out the city of Tampa will pay her rent this month and the timing couldn’t be better.
Carolina Daniels finally got her first full night sleep in weeks. That’s because the single mother of two found out the city of Tampa will pay her rent this month and the timing couldn’t be better.
Salons, barbershops watch Georgia for guidance on reopening
Hair salons and barbershops will not be part of the first phase of reopening Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday. At Colour Bar Salon in Tampa, the news came as a tough blow after weeks without customers and income.
Hair salons and barbershops will not be part of the first phase of reopening Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday. At Colour Bar Salon in Tampa, the news came as a tough blow after weeks without customers and income.
Masks recommended, not mandatory as Florida begins to reopen
Covering our faces and social distancing are things we've gotten used to while out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covering our faces and social distancing are things we've gotten used to while out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurants get ready to reopen on Monday, but not all dining establishments are ready
The governor gave restaurants the green light to re-open, but only at 25% capacity and they must follow social distancing orders.
The governor gave restaurants the green light to re-open, but only at 25% capacity and they must follow social distancing orders.
Tampa leaders hold virtual meeting on how to make Bayshore safer
City Council members in Tampa are including residents in the search for a solution to speeding concerns on Bayshore Boulevard. They've called a special meeting to broach the topic Thursday morning. Residents are invited to tune in virtually, and make their comments.
City Council members in Tampa are including residents in the search for a solution to speeding concerns on Bayshore Boulevard. They've called a special meeting to broach the topic Thursday morning. Residents are invited to tune in virtually, and make their comments.
Bay Area leaders have mixed reaction to DeSantis plan to reopen the state
Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.
Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to start re-opening the state’s economy is laid out in an executive order, but the details weren’t immediately available for local leaders, who had mixed initial reactions.
What to expect when traveling through Tampa International Airport as it adapts to post-pandemic era
Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them.
Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them.
Cancer patient who couldn’t celebrate birthday at the shore gets surprise beach bash at home
Marie Thornton’s birthdays always includes sand and water. This one would be no different. Her daughter Krystal Thornton had it all planned out.
Marie Thornton’s birthdays always includes sand and water. This one would be no different. Her daughter Krystal Thornton had it all planned out.
Drive-thru sanctuary gets kids up close and personal with animals during pandemic
Do you know what zorse is? It's a mix between a zebra and a horse. And there is a place in Tampa you can see one right now, even during coronavirus shutdowns.
Do you know what zorse is? It's a mix between a zebra and a horse. And there is a place in Tampa you can see one right now, even during coronavirus shutdowns.