Man reunited with Tampa hospital staff after surviving harrowing COVID battle
There was an emotional reunion outside Tampa General Hospital Thursday – but it almost never happened. He spent more than 100 days at TGH battling the delta variant of COVID-19, including nearly five weeks in intensive care.
There was an emotional reunion outside Tampa General Hospital Thursday – but it almost never happened. He spent more than 100 days at TGH battling the delta variant of COVID-19, including nearly five weeks in intensive care.
Go airborne while getting in shape: Tampa Sports Academy now offering aerial fitness
There’s a new high-flying class you can take to build strength, flexibility and endurance in Tampa.
There’s a new high-flying class you can take to build strength, flexibility and endurance in Tampa.
New 'smart' pond in Tampa can lower its water level before a storm, may help with flooding
A new "smart" pond in Tampa uses forecasting data from the National Weather Service to know when rain is coming, and can automatically lower its water level before a storm. Developers say the system reduces flooding and water pollution from runoff, and can filter the water it holds before it empties into the bay.
A new "smart" pond in Tampa uses forecasting data from the National Weather Service to know when rain is coming, and can automatically lower its water level before a storm. Developers say the system reduces flooding and water pollution from runoff, and can filter the water it holds before it empties into the bay.
Questions remain over sudden death of Tampa attorney
Investigators still don't know exactly how 38-year-old Tampa attorney Lisa Westberry died earlier this month, when her teenage son found her lifeless body in their Ruskin home. The medical examiner says the case is under criminal investigation.
Investigators still don't know exactly how 38-year-old Tampa attorney Lisa Westberry died earlier this month, when her teenage son found her lifeless body in their Ruskin home. The medical examiner says the case is under criminal investigation.
Massive warehouses along I-4 to bring big businesses, more jobs to Plant City
Two massive new warehouses along I-4 in Plant City could have far-reaching effects on the area's economy. City Furniture's expansive showroom, cafe, corporate offices and warehouse space will bring hundreds of new jobs, while Fortune 100 companies are reportedly eyeing the other location as a possible distribution facility.
Two massive new warehouses along I-4 in Plant City could have far-reaching effects on the area's economy. City Furniture's expansive showroom, cafe, corporate offices and warehouse space will bring hundreds of new jobs, while Fortune 100 companies are reportedly eyeing the other location as a possible distribution facility.
Mosquito management in Hillsborough County uses helicopters and bacteria
Tuesday marks the first day of summer which also means more mosquitoes will be buzzing around Floridians.
Tuesday marks the first day of summer which also means more mosquitoes will be buzzing around Floridians.
When thunder roars, go indoors: Lightning strikes pose threat, even when skies above are sunny
With so many new people moving to the Tampa Bay area, newcomers may not realize how common lightning strikes are, and Tampa Bay is known by many to be the lightning capital of North America.
With so many new people moving to the Tampa Bay area, newcomers may not realize how common lightning strikes are, and Tampa Bay is known by many to be the lightning capital of North America.
Arrival of COVID vaccines for kids uncertain at Florida retailers
Children age six months to five years old are now approved to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but FOX 13 News checked with local Walgreens, CVS, and Publix stores Monday. None of the Tampa Bay area retailers had the vaccines available. We also checked with Tampa General and Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospitals. No children’s vaccines had been received.
Children age six months to five years old are now approved to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but FOX 13 News checked with local Walgreens, CVS, and Publix stores Monday. None of the Tampa Bay area retailers had the vaccines available. We also checked with Tampa General and Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospitals. No children’s vaccines had been received.
This is what it looks like to own a brand-new, affordable home in Tampa
Over the last eight years, Chris Glass and his mother were forced to move at least three times due to rising rental costs. That's not an issue anymore. Monday, they claimed a brand-new home as their own.
Over the last eight years, Chris Glass and his mother were forced to move at least three times due to rising rental costs. That's not an issue anymore. Monday, they claimed a brand-new home as their own.
CNA Technical Center training up healthcare workers in Temple Terrace
A Hillsborough County training center is working to equip more people to enter the healthcare workforce as certified nursing assistants.
A Hillsborough County training center is working to equip more people to enter the healthcare workforce as certified nursing assistants.
Man accused of shooting another man in ex’s home cleared of attempted murder, gets 3 years for weapons charge
Prosecutors claimed the Tampa man flew into a jealous rage and opened fire after he found another man in his ex-girlfriend's home. But a jury didn't see that way, and found him not guilty of attempted murder. However, he's still going to prison.
Prosecutors claimed the Tampa man flew into a jealous rage and opened fire after he found another man in his ex-girlfriend's home. But a jury didn't see that way, and found him not guilty of attempted murder. However, he's still going to prison.
Lightning superfan sisters takeover Tampa TikTok
Sisters Madi and Lauren LoCastro share more than just a last name. They share a die-hard love for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Sisters Madi and Lauren LoCastro share more than just a last name. They share a die-hard love for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Father’s Day event encourages men’s cancer screenings
A Tampa restaurateur and prostate cancer survivor uses Father’s Day to raise money and awareness for the disease.
A Tampa restaurateur and prostate cancer survivor uses Father’s Day to raise money and awareness for the disease.
Father’s Day event raises awareness, money for prostate cancer
Two prostate cancer survivors are hoping to raise awareness about the second leading cause of death in men.
Two prostate cancer survivors are hoping to raise awareness about the second leading cause of death in men.
Body found near stolen, abandoned vehicle in Tampa, police say
Tampa police are investigating a homicide after they say a man’s body was located early Saturday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a homicide after they say a man’s body was located early Saturday morning.
FHP: High-speed chase across Howard Frankland Bridge ends in fatal crash near TPA
A St. Petersburg man who led troopers on a high-speed chase early Saturday morning was killed after crashing into a patrol vehicle and then colliding nearly head-on with a pick-up truck near Tampa International Airport.
A St. Petersburg man who led troopers on a high-speed chase early Saturday morning was killed after crashing into a patrol vehicle and then colliding nearly head-on with a pick-up truck near Tampa International Airport.
'The youth need help': Tampa residents discuss solutions to gun violence during crime forum
More than a dozen residents and community members spoke up during the Tampa Police Department’s Violent Crime Forum Friday night.
More than a dozen residents and community members spoke up during the Tampa Police Department’s Violent Crime Forum Friday night.
Report: 500 crashes linked to self-driving cars, auto-assist vehicle technology
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released 10-months-worth of crash data involving vehicles using driver-assist technologies, as well as fully autonomous vehicles. It is the first time this information has been released, and there were nearly 500 wrecks reported.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released 10-months-worth of crash data involving vehicles using driver-assist technologies, as well as fully autonomous vehicles. It is the first time this information has been released, and there were nearly 500 wrecks reported.
8 candidates vie for 3 seats on Hillsborough County School Board
Bay Area school boards have been under intense scrutiny since the start of the pandemic and school board elections have become equally contentious.
Bay Area school boards have been under intense scrutiny since the start of the pandemic and school board elections have become equally contentious.
International fight brews over sunken treasure worth billions of dollars 3 centuries after shipwreck
Centuries after a ship loaded with gold, silver and emeralds sank off the coast of Colombia, the question over who should get the billions of dollars worth of booty remains unanswered.
Centuries after a ship loaded with gold, silver and emeralds sank off the coast of Colombia, the question over who should get the billions of dollars worth of booty remains unanswered.