Tampa megachurch pastor says his arrest sparks debate over First Amendment
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne says he’s now receiving death threats. He even claims the River at Tampa Bay Church’s outdoor sign has been become a shooting target, something the sheriff denies.
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne says he’s now receiving death threats. He even claims the River at Tampa Bay Church’s outdoor sign has been become a shooting target, something the sheriff denies.
Hillsborough County to open 2 quarantine and isolation sites Thursday
Hillsborough County will open two quarantine and isolation sites at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 2 to house residents and family members impacted by COVID-19.
Hillsborough County will open two quarantine and isolation sites at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 2 to house residents and family members impacted by COVID-19.
Father of 7 reunites with family after 14 months deployed, 14 days in quarantine
United States Navy Capt. Edwin Smith had a longer return trip from deployment than he anticipated.
United States Navy Capt. Edwin Smith had a longer return trip from deployment than he anticipated.
Cancer patients plead: 'Please, please, please stay home' during COVID-19 pandemic
"Stay home if you can help it," a Tampa cancer patient pleaded. "Please, please, please. The time will pass."
"Stay home if you can help it," a Tampa cancer patient pleaded. "Please, please, please. The time will pass."
Pet owner struggles to find open veterinary clinic after dog comes face-to-face with coral snake
When Mike Gallagher moved from Ohio to Florida, he had to leave behind was his pets' veterinarian and he hadn’t yet found a new one when a coral snake presented a potentially deadly situation. But the coronavirus - and social distancing - made finding an open veterinary clinic almost impossible.
When Mike Gallagher moved from Ohio to Florida, he had to leave behind was his pets' veterinarian and he hadn’t yet found a new one when a coral snake presented a potentially deadly situation. But the coronavirus - and social distancing - made finding an open veterinary clinic almost impossible.
Front porch photos capture family life during pandemic, raise funds for charities
People around the Bay Area are doing what they can to make ends meet, and many are finding ways to make a positive impact in the process.
People around the Bay Area are doing what they can to make ends meet, and many are finding ways to make a positive impact in the process.
Tampa's city government adapts to coronavirus 'new normal'
The roads are nearly empty, and the parks are closed. But Tampa’s city council chairman says it’s the work being done behind the scenes that’s making all the difference.
The roads are nearly empty, and the parks are closed. But Tampa’s city council chairman says it’s the work being done behind the scenes that’s making all the difference.
Where is Don Lewis? Sheriff says cold case in 'Tiger King' documentary still needs 'credible' lead
A Netflix documentary has had social media buzzing for over a week, allowing viewers to dive into the story of big cat owners. But it's also raising awareness about a missing person cold case in Hillsborough County.
A Netflix documentary has had social media buzzing for over a week, allowing viewers to dive into the story of big cat owners. But it's also raising awareness about a missing person cold case in Hillsborough County.
Tampa megachurch pastor arrested after leading packed services despite 'safer-at-home' orders
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
Residents defy 'safer at home' orders, fill parks in St. Pete, Tampa
Officials in both cities now warn they will issue citations to those who don't follow the rules.
Officials in both cities now warn they will issue citations to those who don't follow the rules.
Crisis Center receiving uptick in calls from people seeking support, experiencing stress during pandemic
As residents across the country continue to work from home and distance themselves from others, stress and anxiety can build up and could become tough to handle for many people.
As residents across the country continue to work from home and distance themselves from others, stress and anxiety can build up and could become tough to handle for many people.
Have a tip? The Hillsborough sheriff wants to know what happened to former husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
City of Tampa opens temporary tent city for homeless during pandemic
There is a new effort to help the Tampa homeless community stay healthy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
There is a new effort to help the Tampa homeless community stay healthy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
City of Tampa lights up red, white, and blue to inspire patriotic pride during coronavirus pandemic
Tampa is lighting up red, white, and blue as a beacon of hope and unity for the city, state, and nation in the face of COVID-19.
Tampa is lighting up red, white, and blue as a beacon of hope and unity for the city, state, and nation in the face of COVID-19.
Hillsborough residents heeding 'safer-at-home' order
Saturday marked the first day since the new ‘safer at home’ order went into effect across Hillsborough County. Officials are encouraging residents to not go out unless absolutely necessary to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Saturday marked the first day since the new ‘safer at home’ order went into effect across Hillsborough County. Officials are encouraging residents to not go out unless absolutely necessary to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Bay Area healthcare workers become front line of fight against spreading virus
The coronavirus health crisis is forcing everyone to deal with new realities, and it’s changing how healthcare workers on the front lines interact with sick patients and their families.
The coronavirus health crisis is forcing everyone to deal with new realities, and it’s changing how healthcare workers on the front lines interact with sick patients and their families.
Tampa area businesswoman brings farmer's markets to people with online ordering, deliveries
The economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on small businesses.
The economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on small businesses.
AdventHealth expands centralized COVID-19 testing sites into Pinellas and Pasco Counties
AdventHealth has expanded its centralized COVID-19 testing sites to Pinellas and Pasco Counties, bringing the total to five locations in the Tampa Bay area.
AdventHealth has expanded its centralized COVID-19 testing sites to Pinellas and Pasco Counties, bringing the total to five locations in the Tampa Bay area.
Elderly Tampa couple separated while assisted living facility locked down due to COVID-19
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
Judge sentences domestic abuser to house arrest 'since we're supposed to be inside anyway'
A man who once pleaded guilty to felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, and is now accused of similar acts against his new girlfriend, was put on house arrested because, according to Hillsborough County Judge Nick Nazaretian, "we're supposed to be inside anyway."
A man who once pleaded guilty to felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, and is now accused of similar acts against his new girlfriend, was put on house arrested because, according to Hillsborough County Judge Nick Nazaretian, "we're supposed to be inside anyway."