Large-scale COVID-19 testing sites coming soon to Tampa Bay area
A lack of large-scale collection sites remains one of the biggest issues facing the Bay Area in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The first large-scale collection site in Hillsborough County was set to open this weekend at Raymond James Stadium, but plans were delayed.
A lack of large-scale collection sites remains one of the biggest issues facing the Bay Area in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The first large-scale collection site in Hillsborough County was set to open this weekend at Raymond James Stadium, but plans were delayed.
Sunday services change, generosity remains the same amid coronavirus pandemic
Among the many closures throughout the past few weeks, churches across the Bay Area have also been forced to temporarily close their doors to help prevent any possible spread of COVID-19 throughout their congregation.
Among the many closures throughout the past few weeks, churches across the Bay Area have also been forced to temporarily close their doors to help prevent any possible spread of COVID-19 throughout their congregation.
Police investigating shooting death at Tampa Park Apartments
Tampa police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at the Tampa Park Apartments Saturday night.
Tampa police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at the Tampa Park Apartments Saturday night.
University of Tampa students test positive for COVID-19
Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.
Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.
Tampa mayor braces residents for possible ‘stay-at-home’ order
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is urging residents to brace for a possible 'stay-at-home' order to slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Currently, there is no such order in place state-wide or county-wide, but the city is anticipating an order to come down from the governor early next week.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is urging residents to brace for a possible 'stay-at-home' order to slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Currently, there is no such order in place state-wide or county-wide, but the city is anticipating an order to come down from the governor early next week.
Florida Orthopaedic Institute temporarily closes offices after physician tests positive for COVID-19
A doctor with the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) tested positive for COVID-19, according to their website.
A doctor with the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) tested positive for COVID-19, according to their website.
Tampa residents stuck in Peru - but healthy - as virus hits worldwide
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Instead, four friends from Tampa are stuck in Peru with no way out.
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Instead, four friends from Tampa are stuck in Peru with no way out.
Laid-off, furloughed workers should file for benefits immediately, attorney warns
Labor law attorneys said employees who have been laid-off or furloughed should file for unemployment benefits immediately.
Labor law attorneys said employees who have been laid-off or furloughed should file for unemployment benefits immediately.
Get the essentials, including toilet paper, at La Segunda bakery
In times like these, finding items like toilet paper and a loaf of bread can be near-impossible. The bakers at La Segunda are doing all they can to ensure the community has a place to go to find them.
In times like these, finding items like toilet paper and a loaf of bread can be near-impossible. The bakers at La Segunda are doing all they can to ensure the community has a place to go to find them.
Hard Rock Casino to close Friday evening
All Seminole Hard Rock Casino’s, including the one in Tampa, will temporarily close at 6 p.m. Friday evening to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
All Seminole Hard Rock Casino’s, including the one in Tampa, will temporarily close at 6 p.m. Friday evening to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Police respond to two separate shootings in Tampa
Tampa police are investigating whether two overnight shootings are connected.
Tampa police are investigating whether two overnight shootings are connected.
New COVID-19 test site in Broward could impact future testing in Tampa Bay area
Florida is ramping up its efforts to get COVID-19 tests to those who need them most - and then getting those results turned around quicker than ever. That will help state health officials get a clearer picture of how many positive cases Florida truly has.
Florida is ramping up its efforts to get COVID-19 tests to those who need them most - and then getting those results turned around quicker than ever. That will help state health officials get a clearer picture of how many positive cases Florida truly has.
Unemployed search for jobs, file for benefits as businesses across Tampa Bay close
The coronavirus pandemic led many businesses to close, leaving many Tampa Bay area residents wondering where they will get their next paycheck.
The coronavirus pandemic led many businesses to close, leaving many Tampa Bay area residents wondering where they will get their next paycheck.
Splitsville temporarily closes, lays off employees
Splitsville Southern & Social in Sparkman’s Wharf temporarily closed and laid off their employees, according to a statement released by the organization on Thursday.
Splitsville Southern & Social in Sparkman’s Wharf temporarily closed and laid off their employees, according to a statement released by the organization on Thursday.
Rob Gronkowski set to host WrestleMania 36
Gronk is going to WrestleMania.
Gronk is going to WrestleMania.
Governments try to avoid financial crisis by propping up families, businesses
Rent, food, toilet paper: Pat Delaney of Tampa is worried about getting through the pandemic.
Rent, food, toilet paper: Pat Delaney of Tampa is worried about getting through the pandemic.
Now healthy, Tampa's first coronavirus patient stresses importance of isolation
“My first two days with the fever, my eyes were like burning out of my head,” Kaelyn Sheedy recalled. “I continued to have a fever and my cough turned into a wet cough immediately."
“My first two days with the fever, my eyes were like burning out of my head,” Kaelyn Sheedy recalled. “I continued to have a fever and my cough turned into a wet cough immediately."
Hundreds tested for COVID-19 at BayCare drive-thru testing sites
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
City of Tampa closes beaches along the bay to curtail COVID-19 spread
Tampa's beaches along the bay are closing at sunset Wednesday, March 18, until further notice.
Tampa's beaches along the bay are closing at sunset Wednesday, March 18, until further notice.
USF staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A University of South Florida staff member in the USF Counseling Center on the Tampa campus has tested positive for COVID-19.
A University of South Florida staff member in the USF Counseling Center on the Tampa campus has tested positive for COVID-19.