Winter weather, COVID-19 staff shortages being blamed for canceling, delaying flights at TPA
More than 50 flights were canceled and others were delayed Friday at Tampa International Airport due to COVID-19 staffing shortages, winter weather in other parts of the country.
More than 50 flights were canceled and others were delayed Friday at Tampa International Airport due to COVID-19 staffing shortages, winter weather in other parts of the country.
Bern’s piano man lives out childhood dream each night
Kenny Haelsig has been playing the piano at Bern’s since 2000, but he knew as a child he wanted to grow up to become the music man at the iconic steakhouse.
Kenny Haelsig has been playing the piano at Bern’s since 2000, but he knew as a child he wanted to grow up to become the music man at the iconic steakhouse.
Tampa adding two extra drive-through lanes at Al Barnes Park test site to reduce wait times
After some had to wait more than four hours for a COVID-19 test, the city of Tampa decided to add two more drive-through lanes at the Al Barnes Park.
After some had to wait more than four hours for a COVID-19 test, the city of Tampa decided to add two more drive-through lanes at the Al Barnes Park.
Hillsborough deputies search for Valrico man missing since Christmas Eve
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find a Valrico man missing since Christmas Eve.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find a Valrico man missing since Christmas Eve.
2 dead in Lithia crash, deputies say
Hillsborough County deputies say two adults were killed and one was hospitalized following a Friday morning crash.
Hillsborough County deputies say two adults were killed and one was hospitalized following a Friday morning crash.
State considers establishing department to find, honor lost cemeteries
Lawmakers in Florida are moving the state another step toward grappling with its history of racial segregation, specifically regarding Black-only cemeteries that were covered over or otherwise ignored.
Lawmakers in Florida are moving the state another step toward grappling with its history of racial segregation, specifically regarding Black-only cemeteries that were covered over or otherwise ignored.
Cases of so-called 'flurona' doctors see increase as dual infection, especially in kids
Cases of co-infection with coronavirus and influenza are starting to pop up across the country and in Florida. The increase in so-called flurona is due to increasing flu activity along with the surge in COVID-19's omicron variant.
Cases of co-infection with coronavirus and influenza are starting to pop up across the country and in Florida. The increase in so-called flurona is due to increasing flu activity along with the surge in COVID-19's omicron variant.
Lightning fans can ride Zamboni-like truck to and from games for charitable donation
It took Mark Farrell six months to build the Tampa Bay Ice Box, a street-legal vehicle that is part truck and part Zamboni, and now he is offering Lightning fans rides to and from the game for a donation that will go to three Bay Area charities.
It took Mark Farrell six months to build the Tampa Bay Ice Box, a street-legal vehicle that is part truck and part Zamboni, and now he is offering Lightning fans rides to and from the game for a donation that will go to three Bay Area charities.
Experts express concern over Florida surgeon general's approach to COVID-19 testing
With long lines and high demand at COVID-19 testing sites, Florida's surgeon general is calling for a change in the way the state is testing for COVID-19. But not all experts agree with the approach.
With long lines and high demand at COVID-19 testing sites, Florida's surgeon general is calling for a change in the way the state is testing for COVID-19. But not all experts agree with the approach.
‘Champa ballet’: Tampa to host world’s biggest ballet competition
The biggest ballet competition in the world for aspiring youth in ballet is coming to the Straz Center this weekend.
The biggest ballet competition in the world for aspiring youth in ballet is coming to the Straz Center this weekend.
StoryCorps makes stop in Tampa, preserving stories of history and heritage
The national nonprofit StoryCorps is in Tampa, recording oral histories and conversations between friends, families, and colleagues, all in an effort to preserve the history and traditions of the Bay Area.
The national nonprofit StoryCorps is in Tampa, recording oral histories and conversations between friends, families, and colleagues, all in an effort to preserve the history and traditions of the Bay Area.
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
New Hillsborough sheriff's K9 named after sergeant killed in line of duty
K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.
K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.
Valrico kid’s love for cutting lawns wins him free lawnmower after completing 50 Yard Challenge
A 9-year-old boy from Valrico mowed 50 lawns for free as part of the 50-yard challenge -- and is getting a free lawnmower for the good deed. It's all part of the initiative from the charity, Raising Men Lawn Care Service.
A 9-year-old boy from Valrico mowed 50 lawns for free as part of the 50-yard challenge -- and is getting a free lawnmower for the good deed. It's all part of the initiative from the charity, Raising Men Lawn Care Service.
‘I’m thankful for my breath’: International Plaza employee attacked by 4 men in broad daylight
A worker was attacked, beaten, and robbed after leaving International Plaza over the weekend. Now, Tampa police are searching for four men believed to be behind the crime.
A worker was attacked, beaten, and robbed after leaving International Plaza over the weekend. Now, Tampa police are searching for four men believed to be behind the crime.
Bay Area elections supervisors continue outreach, education to combat misinformation
In the year since the January 6 insurrection, elections officials in Tampa Bay spent time answering questions from residents and correcting any misleading or wrong information about what happens at the polls.
In the year since the January 6 insurrection, elections officials in Tampa Bay spent time answering questions from residents and correcting any misleading or wrong information about what happens at the polls.
Hound goes to forever home after being Tampa Humane Society's longest resident
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says the average time a dog spends in the shelter before being adopted is about a week. But it took six long months for a six-year-old hound mix named Rover to find his forever home.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says the average time a dog spends in the shelter before being adopted is about a week. But it took six long months for a six-year-old hound mix named Rover to find his forever home.
Zillow: Tampa to have hottest housing market in country this year
The Tampa-area housing market is expected to remain red-hot this year. Zillow forecasts the Tampa Bay region to be the number-one hottest housing market in 2022.
The Tampa-area housing market is expected to remain red-hot this year. Zillow forecasts the Tampa Bay region to be the number-one hottest housing market in 2022.
Bay Area school districts scramble to fill hundreds of positions as omicron surges across state
School districts across the Bay Area are feeling the staffing crunch fueled by a surge in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 positions in Hillsborough County Schools needing to be filled Wednesday.
School districts across the Bay Area are feeling the staffing crunch fueled by a surge in COVID-19, with more than 1,000 positions in Hillsborough County Schools needing to be filled Wednesday.
Plant City community mourns death of iconic Whistle Stop Café owner
Jerry Lofstrom, the owner of The Whistle Stop Café, died December 13 after a long illness. The café he built more than 20 years ago contains a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles, model trains, model cars, and everything Jerry liked. But many came because they liked Jerry.
Jerry Lofstrom, the owner of The Whistle Stop Café, died December 13 after a long illness. The café he built more than 20 years ago contains a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles, model trains, model cars, and everything Jerry liked. But many came because they liked Jerry.