Tampa sets new guidelines for elderly care facilities to mitigate spread of COVID-19

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced Tuesday a campaign to help keep the novel coronavirus COVID-19 out of assisted living facilities and nursing homes, and away from elderly patients.

Biden cancels Tampa campaign stop due to 'coronavirus public health emergency'

Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Tampa Thursday, March 12, but canceled the appearance due to "the coronavirus public health emergency."

Driver accused in post-Gasparilla wrong-way crash denied bond reduction

The last time Alexander Jacobson was free, he was mixing beads and beer, celebrating Gasparilla. Prosecutors say that mix turned deadly later in the night.

Warning for Tampa drivers: I-275 to close overnight

Interstate 275 drivers are going to want to take a close look at a map FDOT recently released, if they plan on being on the road in Tampa from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. 

Three people found dead at Tampa apartment complex

Tampa police are investigating the deaths of three people after they were found dead Monday at an apartment.

Health experts: Consider your health, not potential cost of COVID-19 testing, care

More than two million Floridians don’t have health insurance and are worried about the costs associated with novel coronavirus testing and medical care. 

Cruise passengers set sail with hopes of picking up a tan, not a virus

Just a day after the government warned against taking cruises because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, passengers boarded the Carnival Paradise in Tampa, bound for the Caribbean. 

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue take steps to prevent possible spread of COVID-19

Hillsborough County fire rescue personnel has instituted protocols to identify potential COVID-19 patients and to train crews to use an AeroClave machine, which thoroughly decontaminates the ambulances after delivering a patient.

Port Tampa Bay officials hope to avoid coronavirus cruise nightmares

Vice President Mike Pence says 21 people aboard a cruise ship off the California coast have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Of the 46 tested, 19 crew members and three passengers tested positive for the virus.  One test was inconclusive. 

Alleged drug dealer faces murder charge in Tampa teen's overdose death

Titan Goodson accepted a plea deal in the death of his girlfriend and the alleged drug dealer is now facing first-degree murder charges.