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.

One person injured in overnight Tampa shooting

Hillsborough County deputies are trying to piece together the details leading up to a shooting that left one person seriously injured.

Grandmother, baby hospitalized after tree fell on Tampa home

A grandmother and a six-month-old baby were taken to a hospital after a large tree came crashing down on a Tampa home. Both are expected to be OK.

Chicken causes $1,200 in damage at Ybor CBD shop

The chicken walked into the Chillum CBD Dispensary and Glass Gallery in Ybor City. When a worker tried to shoo it out, the bird went wild.

Powerhouse Gym staying open during COVID-19 pandemic

Gyms certainly fit the profile of a public gathering when it comes to limiting the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. The owner of Powerhouse Gym in Tampa sees it the opposite way.

Travelers at Tampa International Airport experience some relief after a busy travel day

Customs lines at major airports across the country are seeing long lines due to new coronavirus health screenings for passengers returning from Europe, but at Tampa International Airport, operations are running smoothly. Meanwhile, some passengers flying in from major airports are still seeing some of the effects.

YMCA offers free water safety lessons

All children, ages 3-12, can receive free water safety lessons at YMCA’s throughout the Tampa Bay area thanks to a $155,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation.

HCSO disinfecting, making changes to prevent possible spread of COVID-19

Sheriff Chad Chronister and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office remain proactive in protecting its employees, inmates and our residents as COVID-19 continues to impact our community.

Covid-19 test kits still scarce despite government officials' claims

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Covid-19 testing kits are here and many more are on their way to Florida, but patients and doctors say those resources are still scarce in the Tampa Bay are.

Straz Center suspends all performances and events due to coronavirus

Effective immediately, the Straz Center for the Performing Arts is suspending all performances, classes and events in order to contain the spread of COVID-19.

No decision yet on cancellation of WrestleMania 36 in Tampa

The area's emergency managers decided this afternoon to wait another week before making a decision about whether to cancel WrestleMania, which could draw 80,000 fans from around the globe.

Tampa postpones St. Patrick’s Day festival, Rough Riders parade

Out of an abundance of caution and after discussing with various public health officials, Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor decided to postpone the city's 9th annual River O’Green festival to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. 

Man who attended EMS conference in Tampa tests positive for COVID-19

The Florida Department of Health announced three new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus late Wednesday, including a 70-year old Broward County man who recently attended an emergency medical services (EMS) Conference at the Tampa Convention Center March 2-6.

New juvenile court program helps troubled kids

The Juvenile Mental Health Court launch last year and more than 60 kids are currently a part of it.

First-of-its-kind augmented reality model of Tampa helping sell Water Street properties

Strategic Property Partners built a scale, three-dimensional model that uses five projectors and six media servers to virtually make traffic move on Tampa streets, and cruise ships sail up and down the channel. 

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ventell Bryant arrested for DUI in Tampa

Tampa police arrested Dallas Cowboy’s wide receiver and Jefferson High School alumni Ventell Bryant for DUI early Wednesday morning.