Florida marks another weekly increase in COVID cases
COVID-19 cases have been slowly on the rise in Florida, but doctors say this latest increase differs from other variants.
COVID-19 cases have been slowly on the rise in Florida, but doctors say this latest increase differs from other variants.
HCSO searching for 3 men involved in Saturday afternoon homicide
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee in connection with a Saturday afternoon homicide.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee in connection with a Saturday afternoon homicide.
Potential pet parents meet, greet different breeds at AKC educational event in Tampa
The Tampa Convention Center has turned into a pet lover’s paradise as the American Kennel Club hosts ‘Meet the Breeds’ this weekend.
The Tampa Convention Center has turned into a pet lover’s paradise as the American Kennel Club hosts ‘Meet the Breeds’ this weekend.
Yard trash used to help save citrus trees through Hillsborough County's composting program
Hillsborough County's composting program uses the trash tossed out after cleaning the yard to help citrus growers find another way to save citrus trees.
Hillsborough County's composting program uses the trash tossed out after cleaning the yard to help citrus growers find another way to save citrus trees.
Audubon Florida builds living shoreline to protect local critical wildlife coastline from erosion
Sea level rise is threatening coastal communities and wildlife. Here in Tampa Bay, experts believe water levels could rise close to two-feet by 2045. One way to address vanishing coastlines is to build living shorelines.
Sea level rise is threatening coastal communities and wildlife. Here in Tampa Bay, experts believe water levels could rise close to two-feet by 2045. One way to address vanishing coastlines is to build living shorelines.
Widow of Bayshore pedestrian killed by drunk Pinch A Penny driver awarded $17 million
A jury has awarded $17 million to the widow of a pedestrian who was killed by a drunk driver on Bayshore Blvd. in January of 2020.
A jury has awarded $17 million to the widow of a pedestrian who was killed by a drunk driver on Bayshore Blvd. in January of 2020.
'Stewards of the Earth': Tampa's Urban E-Recycling works to keep E-Waste out of landfills
The Tampa warehouse will recycle just about anything with a circuit board – from old laptops, tablets, phones, to solar batteries and software – free of charge. They have three locations – Tampa, Bradenton and Orlando, and they take care of recycling the electronics from many sites statewide – from the IRS to medical facilities and schools.
The Tampa warehouse will recycle just about anything with a circuit board – from old laptops, tablets, phones, to solar batteries and software – free of charge. They have three locations – Tampa, Bradenton and Orlando, and they take care of recycling the electronics from many sites statewide – from the IRS to medical facilities and schools.
‘We want everyone to be blessed’: Family shows compassion toward man convicted of killing loved one
A man convicted in a fatal hit-and-run crash has been forgiven by the victim’s family.
A man convicted in a fatal hit-and-run crash has been forgiven by the victim’s family.
Teen arrested in deadly crash that ended police chase from Tampa to Plant City, deputies say
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly crash that ended a police chase from Tampa to Plant City back in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly crash that ended a police chase from Tampa to Plant City back in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.
Super Bowl visit inspires singer Kenny Chesney as tour begins in Florida
When Kenny Chesney stood in SoFi Stadium at the Super Bowl in February, he couldn’t help but think ahead to when his “Here And Now” tour would reach the venue on July 23. He kicks off his tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.
When Kenny Chesney stood in SoFi Stadium at the Super Bowl in February, he couldn’t help but think ahead to when his “Here And Now” tour would reach the venue on July 23. He kicks off his tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.
Tampa PD: Homeowner hospitalized after home invasion shooting; officers search for suspect
A Tampa homeowner is recovering after they were shot by a burglary suspect, police say.
A Tampa homeowner is recovering after they were shot by a burglary suspect, police say.
Former Crisis Center employee accused of sending explicit photos to teen girl, deputies say
A former employee for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay was arrested for sending “obscene content" to a teen girl he met through the crisis hotline, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.
A former employee for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay was arrested for sending “obscene content" to a teen girl he met through the crisis hotline, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said.
Tampa city council moves forward with rent control ordinance as prices skyrocket
Tampa City Council took a potential step Thursday toward bringing relief to renters throughout the city who are struggling to keep roofs over their heads.
Tampa City Council took a potential step Thursday toward bringing relief to renters throughout the city who are struggling to keep roofs over their heads.
Riverview man breaks world record for watching 'Spiderman' movie 292 times in theater
A Riverview man broke the world record for watching a single movie in the theater, start to finish, the most number of times.
A Riverview man broke the world record for watching a single movie in the theater, start to finish, the most number of times.
West Tampa Elementary teacher helps students gain confidence with new 'Affirmation Station'
A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.
A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.
Tampa woman gets prison time for attempting to hire hitman to kill ex-boyfriend's wife
A 51-year-old Tampa woman has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for attempting to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill her ex-boyfriend’s wife.
A 51-year-old Tampa woman has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for attempting to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill her ex-boyfriend’s wife.
State task force holds summit in Tampa to discuss ways to reduce crime
The members of a newly created Safety & Justice Task Force met in Tampa to discuss a community-based approach to reduce crime.
The members of a newly created Safety & Justice Task Force met in Tampa to discuss a community-based approach to reduce crime.
Hillsborough commissioners vote to add transportation sales tax to November ballot
While commissioners approved the measure, it’ll ultimately be up to voters this Fall to decide whether to give a 1-cent sales tax increase the green light. The tax would be used to fund two decades worth of road, transportation and infrastructure projects.
While commissioners approved the measure, it’ll ultimately be up to voters this Fall to decide whether to give a 1-cent sales tax increase the green light. The tax would be used to fund two decades worth of road, transportation and infrastructure projects.
Some doctors debate name change for low-grade prostate cancer
Some doctors are arguing low-grade prostate cancer patients may do better if the word “cancer” was not part of their diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and hearing the words “you have cancer” can be terrifying.
Some doctors are arguing low-grade prostate cancer patients may do better if the word “cancer” was not part of their diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and hearing the words “you have cancer” can be terrifying.
New 5G home internet available in some Bay Area neighborhoods
Verizon is deploying a new type of residential wireless internet it says will change the game for anyone else not happy with traditional cable internet service.
Verizon is deploying a new type of residential wireless internet it says will change the game for anyone else not happy with traditional cable internet service.