Hillsborough County Schools receives record state funding for mental health services
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
Tampa judge grants 2 military members exemption from vaccine mandate on religious grounds
A federal judge in Tampa has ruled that 2 military members will be allowed to remain on active duty, granting them exemptions based on religious beliefs from the Biden Administration's mandate to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
A federal judge in Tampa has ruled that 2 military members will be allowed to remain on active duty, granting them exemptions based on religious beliefs from the Biden Administration's mandate to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The history of Cuban coffee: Cigar rollers on strike demanded café con leche upon return to work
Cuban people and cigar production came to Ybor City in the 1880s and good coffee came with them. It became so popular, when cigar rollers went on strike, they demanded to be allowed to drink café con leche at their desks.
Cuban people and cigar production came to Ybor City in the 1880s and good coffee came with them. It became so popular, when cigar rollers went on strike, they demanded to be allowed to drink café con leche at their desks.
Many hospitals' COVID policies still restrict visitors under 18, leaving kids unable to visit parents
A single mother who was hurt in a motorcycle crash says she is desperate to see her kids, but because of their age, COVID-19 restrictions at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa prevent them from being at her bedside.
A single mother who was hurt in a motorcycle crash says she is desperate to see her kids, but because of their age, COVID-19 restrictions at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa prevent them from being at her bedside.
2-22-22 isn't a holiday, but folks doubled-down on 'Twos Day' anyway
Social media feeds were flooded and ‘dad jokes’ were plentiful Tuesday as pun-lovers celebrated February 22, 2022, AKA 2-22-22, AKA Twos Day.
Social media feeds were flooded and ‘dad jokes’ were plentiful Tuesday as pun-lovers celebrated February 22, 2022, AKA 2-22-22, AKA Twos Day.
Black History Month: Exhibit celebrating ‘Freedom Riders’ coming to Sulphur Springs Museum
A new exhibit coming to Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center will commemorate a pivotal point in civil rights history. The ‘Freedom Riders’ exhibit will highlight and honor the group on the 61st anniversary of their demonstrations.
A new exhibit coming to Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center will commemorate a pivotal point in civil rights history. The ‘Freedom Riders’ exhibit will highlight and honor the group on the 61st anniversary of their demonstrations.
Tampa police: Murder victim found inside vehicle
Tampa police are investigating a murder after finding a body early Tuesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a murder after finding a body early Tuesday morning.
Bay Area Ukrainians worried about relatives as war inches closer
Ukrainian Americans in Tampa Bay are holding their breath as Vladimir Putin gets closer to launching an invasion.
Ukrainian Americans in Tampa Bay are holding their breath as Vladimir Putin gets closer to launching an invasion.
Fight to save part of Woodlawn Cemetery goes before Tampa leaders
At a time when forensic researchers are working to uncover dozens of lost cemeteries and graves in the Tampa Bay area, one local cemetery owner is asking city leaders to rezone a portion of their cemetery in order to pave the way for homes for the living.
At a time when forensic researchers are working to uncover dozens of lost cemeteries and graves in the Tampa Bay area, one local cemetery owner is asking city leaders to rezone a portion of their cemetery in order to pave the way for homes for the living.
Assisted stretching studio ‘StretchLab’ opening in South Tampa
A new fitness studio dedicated to helping people improve their mobility, posture and flexibility is coming to South Tampa.
A new fitness studio dedicated to helping people improve their mobility, posture and flexibility is coming to South Tampa.
City of Tampa asks for help naming its new mini street sweeper
What would you call a little machine that sweeps Tampa’s bike paths? Maybe Sweeping Beauty or Broom Hilda? The city is asking residents to help them with the name.
What would you call a little machine that sweeps Tampa’s bike paths? Maybe Sweeping Beauty or Broom Hilda? The city is asking residents to help them with the name.
Lower Green Swamp is Hillsborough County's largest plot of wild Florida
Hillsborough County's largest area of untouched nature is nestled among other conservation lands and gives hikers a view of what Florida is supposed to be.
Hillsborough County's largest area of untouched nature is nestled among other conservation lands and gives hikers a view of what Florida is supposed to be.
TGH focused on present, while also preparing facility for future pandemics
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.
Tampa non-profit of military veterans helping Americans evacuate from Ukraine
Project Dynamo, a group based in Tampa, is made up mostly of military veterans, and they are on the ground in Ukraine, working to get American citizens out of harm's way.
Project Dynamo, a group based in Tampa, is made up mostly of military veterans, and they are on the ground in Ukraine, working to get American citizens out of harm's way.
Deep Fried Dash has runners racing for corn dogs at Florida State Fair
The Florida State Fair hosted its third-annual Deep Fried Dash Saturday morning, where nearly 250 runners completed five kilometers around the fairgrounds and ended the race with a free corn dog.
The Florida State Fair hosted its third-annual Deep Fried Dash Saturday morning, where nearly 250 runners completed five kilometers around the fairgrounds and ended the race with a free corn dog.
Steam engines on display at Florida State Fair give glimpse into Industrial Revolution
A unique collection of steam engines gives visitors to the Florida State Fair a look back at Florida's history with a nod to the Industrial Revolution.
A unique collection of steam engines gives visitors to the Florida State Fair a look back at Florida's history with a nod to the Industrial Revolution.
‘I’m feeling sick to my stomach’: Parents scrambling after formula voluntary recall
Formula shortages have been growing since November, and this week the FDA announced a voluntary recall of certain powdered baby formulas.
Formula shortages have been growing since November, and this week the FDA announced a voluntary recall of certain powdered baby formulas.
FHP: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Brandon street sweeper crash
A 57-year-old man from Thonotosassa died Friday morning after being run over by a street sweeper he was operating following a crash on Brandon Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 57-year-old man from Thonotosassa died Friday morning after being run over by a street sweeper he was operating following a crash on Brandon Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
HCSO: Man allegedly shot, killed woman sitting in a van outside Seffner home
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested Ricky Batten, 63, after they say he shot and killed a woman in her 60s Friday afternoon.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested Ricky Batten, 63, after they say he shot and killed a woman in her 60s Friday afternoon.
Volunteer team assists HCSO during Student Day at Florida State Fair
Student Day at the Florida State Fair will always be remembered alongside the death of Andrew Joseph, III, who was 14 when he was kicked out of the fair and then killed while trying to cross a busy interstate. Deputies and his family want to make sure a similar tragedy never happens again.
Student Day at the Florida State Fair will always be remembered alongside the death of Andrew Joseph, III, who was 14 when he was kicked out of the fair and then killed while trying to cross a busy interstate. Deputies and his family want to make sure a similar tragedy never happens again.