Hillsborough County brings back mask mandate in county buildings, regardless of vaccination status
Hillsborough County is once again requiring masks inside all county buildings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. Face coverings will be required indoors at all county facilities for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Hillsborough County is once again requiring masks inside all county buildings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. Face coverings will be required indoors at all county facilities for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases, but hospitals remain OK
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Demand remains high as people line up early at Hillsborough's only COVID-19 testing site
Outside the only Hillsborough County clinic that’s offering COVID-19 testing, a line had already formed, hours before it officially opened on Monday.
Outside the only Hillsborough County clinic that’s offering COVID-19 testing, a line had already formed, hours before it officially opened on Monday.
One dead following shooting at Tampa apartment
Hillsborough County deputies say a man passed away after an overnight shooting.
Hillsborough County deputies say a man passed away after an overnight shooting.
Metropolitan Ministries brightens Christmas for the homeless
The generosity of others is evident this Christmas at Metropolitan Ministries.
The generosity of others is evident this Christmas at Metropolitan Ministries.
Centuries-old practice lights the way for new tradition in Apollo Beach
It wouldn’t be Christmas Eve without beautifully lit neighborhoods and in Apollo Beach, residents are marking nearly two decades of brightening up the streets with a centuries-old tradition from the Southwest United States.
It wouldn’t be Christmas Eve without beautifully lit neighborhoods and in Apollo Beach, residents are marking nearly two decades of brightening up the streets with a centuries-old tradition from the Southwest United States.
Not feeling merry and bright? That's OK, experts say
'Tis the season to be jolly, but if you or someone you know isn't feeling the Christmas spirit, mental health advocate Natasha Pierre says that's OK, and help is available.
'Tis the season to be jolly, but if you or someone you know isn't feeling the Christmas spirit, mental health advocate Natasha Pierre says that's OK, and help is available.
Gasparilla Bowl: UCF makes a statement in win against Florida Gators
Central Florida beat Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
Central Florida beat Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
UCF wins battle for bragging rights against UF during Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa
UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over, with the Knights of Central Florida emerging victorious.
UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over, with the Knights of Central Florida emerging victorious.
Doctors hope vaccines keep hospitalizations low despite current COVID case spike
COVID-19 hospitalizations have remained low in the days before Christmas, giving doctors hope that vaccines are doing their jobs at preventing severe illness.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have remained low in the days before Christmas, giving doctors hope that vaccines are doing their jobs at preventing severe illness.
2 arrested for shooting death of Tampa nursing student driving on Grace Street
Tampa police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of Savannah Mathis, the bright, young nursing student at Hillsborough Community College whose life was cut short when bullets sprayed her car while driving along Grace Street December 1.
Tampa police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of Savannah Mathis, the bright, young nursing student at Hillsborough Community College whose life was cut short when bullets sprayed her car while driving along Grace Street December 1.
Young Tampa entrepreneur develops app to help those living with rare diseases
After being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, a Tampa teen began working to make the future a brighter place through technology, developing an app for others with rare diseases to connect.
After being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, a Tampa teen began working to make the future a brighter place through technology, developing an app for others with rare diseases to connect.
MacDill lands 24 new KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, refreshing aging tanker fleet
The Air Force’s giant tanker aircraft are familiar sights in the skies over Tampa Bay, and that will remain the case for many more years, officials announced Wednesday.
The Air Force’s giant tanker aircraft are familiar sights in the skies over Tampa Bay, and that will remain the case for many more years, officials announced Wednesday.
Families of homicide victims lifted up during holidays by Tampa officers
Those left behind after a loved one is killed face a lifetime of grief and the holiday season can be especially difficult. The Tampa Police Department is trying to ease the burden on families whose loved ones were victims of homicide in the city.
Those left behind after a loved one is killed face a lifetime of grief and the holiday season can be especially difficult. The Tampa Police Department is trying to ease the burden on families whose loved ones were victims of homicide in the city.
Retailers put buying limits on COVID test kits as travelers rush to test before holidays
With Christmas now only days away, thousands of Floridians are looking to gather with confidence, but some stores have just announced they will impose a purchase limit for at-home COVID-19 testing products.
With Christmas now only days away, thousands of Floridians are looking to gather with confidence, but some stores have just announced they will impose a purchase limit for at-home COVID-19 testing products.
Chronic alcohol use caused Vincent Jackson's death, medical examiner finds
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson died due to chronic alcohol use, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson died due to chronic alcohol use, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner.
Body found in Hillsborough River behind vacant home; Tampa police investigating
Tampa police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Hillsborough River Wednesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Hillsborough River Wednesday morning.
Tampa police: Porsche driver punched teen girl after she accidentally cut him off
A teen driver was punched in the face by a Tampa man after she accidentally cut him off while he was driving his Porsche, police said. The 16-year-old was able to describe his vehicle -- a black and white convertible with "911" printed on the side.
A teen driver was punched in the face by a Tampa man after she accidentally cut him off while he was driving his Porsche, police said. The 16-year-old was able to describe his vehicle -- a black and white convertible with "911" printed on the side.
56 years later, Vietnam War veteran gets to thank the man who saved him
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Tampa youth football player motivates team to national championship
Football is Bruce Hills' favorite sport, and the kid from Tampa has yet to meet an on-field opponent he can't shut down. But off the field, a health scare forced him to the sidelines, but that didn't break his spirit.
Football is Bruce Hills' favorite sport, and the kid from Tampa has yet to meet an on-field opponent he can't shut down. But off the field, a health scare forced him to the sidelines, but that didn't break his spirit.