Hospitals prepare for surge of COVID patients as families prepare to gather for holidays
Medical experts say this holiday is not the time to let your guard down. Hospitals in Tampa Bay are preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, as the omicron variant continues to spread faster than any previous version of the virus.
Medical experts say this holiday is not the time to let your guard down. Hospitals in Tampa Bay are preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, as the omicron variant continues to spread faster than any previous version of the virus.
Check this Christmas list, too: What you can and can't recycle over the holidays
It’s that time of year when lots of extra packaging, wrapping paper and other things head to the trash and recycle bins, so the city of Tampa shared the dos and don'ts of recycling this holiday season.
It’s that time of year when lots of extra packaging, wrapping paper and other things head to the trash and recycle bins, so the city of Tampa shared the dos and don'ts of recycling this holiday season.
Judge weighs pregame prayer dispute
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the FHSAA violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the FHSAA violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
‘Hot mess’: Hillsborough County still owes its taxpayers $521,183,433
Hillsborough County needs to return a fortune to county taxpayers. The latest problem is figuring out how to do it.
Hillsborough County needs to return a fortune to county taxpayers. The latest problem is figuring out how to do it.
Suspect on the run, Tampa family shaken after 'terrifying' overnight home invasion
A Tampa family is shaken after a man broke into their home, demanded cash, and took off. They hope police can find him and take him off the street.
A Tampa family is shaken after a man broke into their home, demanded cash, and took off. They hope police can find him and take him off the street.
Another title for Tampa: 'Best Sports City'
That's why we call it "Champa Bay:" Following the most successful sports year in the region's history, Tampa has now been named the best sports city in the country by a national publication.
That's why we call it "Champa Bay:" Following the most successful sports year in the region's history, Tampa has now been named the best sports city in the country by a national publication.
HCSO investigating suspicious death in Wimauma
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after the body of a deceased adult was found in Wimauma Saturday morning.
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after the body of a deceased adult was found in Wimauma Saturday morning.
Tampa volunteers rescue nearly 50 Americans from Afghanistan
Forty-seven American citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. landed in New York Sunday morning after being evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan by a group of volunteers from Tampa, according to Project Dynamo.
Forty-seven American citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. landed in New York Sunday morning after being evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan by a group of volunteers from Tampa, according to Project Dynamo.
How to stay safe while traveling for the holidays
Last year, many people put their trips and vacations on hold because of the pandemic, but with nearly 28 million more people expected to travel this Christmas compared to last, airports and highways will be busy.
Last year, many people put their trips and vacations on hold because of the pandemic, but with nearly 28 million more people expected to travel this Christmas compared to last, airports and highways will be busy.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver in fatal crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian on Hillsborough Avenue early Sunday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian on Hillsborough Avenue early Sunday morning.
Florida COVID-19 cases increasing after dropping significantly since August
USF professor predicts Florida’s COVID-19 cases to reach 20,000 per day by next week.
USF professor predicts Florida’s COVID-19 cases to reach 20,000 per day by next week.
Titus O’Neil, Metropolitan Ministries bring joy to hundreds of Bay Area families
On Saturday, hundreds gathered for the annual Joy of Celebration event put on by WWE superstar Titus O’Neil as a way to get back to those in need.
On Saturday, hundreds gathered for the annual Joy of Celebration event put on by WWE superstar Titus O’Neil as a way to get back to those in need.
TPD: Suspect breaks into Tampa home while family slept, robs resident, flees with cash
The Tampa Police Department is looking for a man accused of breaking into a home and robbing one of the residents early Saturday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is looking for a man accused of breaking into a home and robbing one of the residents early Saturday morning.
Bradley Hulett's family suing maker of 'dangerous and defective' gun that killed boy in 2019
A new lawsuit has been filed in the shooting death of Bradley Hulett. The 15-year-old's family is shifting focus from the person who was holding the gun, to the company that made the gun.
A new lawsuit has been filed in the shooting death of Bradley Hulett. The 15-year-old's family is shifting focus from the person who was holding the gun, to the company that made the gun.
Mayor surprises Tampa kids with bicycles for the holidays
Dozens of Tampa children had Christmas come early Friday, taking home brand-new bicycles thanks to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and the charity OnBikes.
Dozens of Tampa children had Christmas come early Friday, taking home brand-new bicycles thanks to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and the charity OnBikes.
Omicron impacting Tampa Bay pro-sports teams
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is impacting the Tampa Bay sports world as NHL and NFL games get postponed.
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is impacting the Tampa Bay sports world as NHL and NFL games get postponed.
Man accused of murdering Thonotosassa woman arrested in New Mexico while traveling in her stolen car
Trent Diggs, 28, has been arrested after deputies say he killed a Thonotosassa woman, stole her car and fled to New Mexico.
Trent Diggs, 28, has been arrested after deputies say he killed a Thonotosassa woman, stole her car and fled to New Mexico.
‘Closing deals in heels’: Netflix’s ‘Selling Tampa’ highlights Ybor real estate agents during property boom
‘Selling Tampa’ is set to take Netflix viewers inside the glamorous world of luxury waterfront property in the Bay Area.
‘Selling Tampa’ is set to take Netflix viewers inside the glamorous world of luxury waterfront property in the Bay Area.
Community land trust in Hillsborough County could help bring down housing prices
Finding an affordable place to live is so challenging that Hillsborough County leaders are turning to a creative solution to help residents. Commissioners are setting up a community land trust that will allow the county to buy land, build housing, and ensure affordable prices.
Finding an affordable place to live is so challenging that Hillsborough County leaders are turning to a creative solution to help residents. Commissioners are setting up a community land trust that will allow the county to buy land, build housing, and ensure affordable prices.
Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.