Here’s why an omicron infection may protect you during this Florida COVID-19 wave
The new highly-infectious COVID-19 strain is fueling a rise in cases and hospitalizations across Florida, as it proves more effective at evading vaccines and immunity from previous infections.
The new highly-infectious COVID-19 strain is fueling a rise in cases and hospitalizations across Florida, as it proves more effective at evading vaccines and immunity from previous infections.
VP Kamala Harris thanks service members during visit to MacDill Air Force Base
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Thursday in Florida, visiting Orlando and then Tampa to meet with commanders at U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command (CENTCOM and SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base.
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Thursday in Florida, visiting Orlando and then Tampa to meet with commanders at U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command (CENTCOM and SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base.
Tampa Bay pizzeria ranked among top 50 in US by Italian guide
Tampa Bay's Fabrica Pizza in the Channelside District was just ranked among the top 50 in the U.S. by a group of true pizza experts.
Tampa Bay's Fabrica Pizza in the Channelside District was just ranked among the top 50 in the U.S. by a group of true pizza experts.
Sisters feeding foster families hope more volunteers sign-on
Three years ago, a pair of Bay Area high school students started a school project to earn community service hours. That project has blossomed into a successful non-profit that has provided more than 40,000 meals to foster families.
Three years ago, a pair of Bay Area high school students started a school project to earn community service hours. That project has blossomed into a successful non-profit that has provided more than 40,000 meals to foster families.
City of Tampa celebrates 135th birthday with Archives Awareness Week
To celebrate Tampa's 135th birthday, the Hillsborough County Public Library and Tampa Bay History Center is offering courses during Archive Awareness Week on preserving old photos, heirlooms and how to peruse archives.
To celebrate Tampa's 135th birthday, the Hillsborough County Public Library and Tampa Bay History Center is offering courses during Archive Awareness Week on preserving old photos, heirlooms and how to peruse archives.
Hometown quarterback returns to Tampa a champion
The hometown kid has returned a champion and a part of the USFL's new history.
The hometown kid has returned a champion and a part of the USFL's new history.
7 people found unresponsive after taking bad drugs laced with Fentanyl, Tampa police say
Seven people have been hospitalized due to consuming drugs laced with Fentanyl and a veterinary tranquilizer after the victims were found unresponsive near a Tampa convenience store, investigators said.
Seven people have been hospitalized due to consuming drugs laced with Fentanyl and a veterinary tranquilizer after the victims were found unresponsive near a Tampa convenience store, investigators said.
Leaders focus on road design as Tampa Bay continues to be one of the most dangerous areas for pedestrians
A new report Tuesday ranks the Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater metro area fourth in the country for the most dangerous roads for pedestrians, and transportation leaders shared what they are changing to help address the issue.
A new report Tuesday ranks the Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater metro area fourth in the country for the most dangerous roads for pedestrians, and transportation leaders shared what they are changing to help address the issue.
Former Bucs receiver trains NFL's new generation of players
Yo Murphy is the only football player in history to have played in four different professional football leagues. Following his 14-year career in professional football, he's found a way to continue contributing to the sport.
Yo Murphy is the only football player in history to have played in four different professional football leagues. Following his 14-year career in professional football, he's found a way to continue contributing to the sport.
Man defends himself during trial; claims he wasn't the driver after deadly crash
Jeremy Guerrero, who was charged with DUI manslaughter in 2019, defended himself during his trial on Tuesday. He pointed fingers at the woman he was with the day of the deadly crash.
Jeremy Guerrero, who was charged with DUI manslaughter in 2019, defended himself during his trial on Tuesday. He pointed fingers at the woman he was with the day of the deadly crash.
Gretchen’s Goodies: bakery sells dessert cups out of Riverview gas station
Gretchen’s Goodies sells desserts in cups. The bakery's location in a gas station also makes the sweets a bit more unique.
Gretchen’s Goodies sells desserts in cups. The bakery's location in a gas station also makes the sweets a bit more unique.
Wimauma girl returns home after crash in Mexico kills parents, grandparents
A 12-year-old girl from Wimauma is in a Tampa Bay area hospital after she was seriously injured in a crash in Mexico that killed four family members.
A 12-year-old girl from Wimauma is in a Tampa Bay area hospital after she was seriously injured in a crash in Mexico that killed four family members.
Murder suspect charged in 14-year-old's death had previous conviction overturned due to ‘hearsay evidence'
Ronny Walker had once been ordered to spend the rest of his life behind bars for a different crime, but that conviction was overturned, and a plea deal allowed him to get out of jail after only five years.
Ronny Walker had once been ordered to spend the rest of his life behind bars for a different crime, but that conviction was overturned, and a plea deal allowed him to get out of jail after only five years.
Sports card collecting remains timeless tradition with big boost in industry
The sports card collecting industry is thriving more than ever thanks to a big boost from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sports card collecting industry is thriving more than ever thanks to a big boost from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tampa judge scolds defendant for gesturing, outbursts during retrial for crash that killed mother of five
Jeremy Guerrero was charged with DUI manslaughter after investigators say he caused the crash that killed 57-year-old Maria Perez on I-75 near Big Bend Road back in November 2019. After a hung jury last fall, he's back in court for a new trial.
Jeremy Guerrero was charged with DUI manslaughter after investigators say he caused the crash that killed 57-year-old Maria Perez on I-75 near Big Bend Road back in November 2019. After a hung jury last fall, he's back in court for a new trial.
Hillsborough County public schools rank high among top performing districts within Florida
Hillsborough County families and teachers have quite a bit to be proud of as newly-released school grades show schools across the district made major improvements.
Hillsborough County families and teachers have quite a bit to be proud of as newly-released school grades show schools across the district made major improvements.
'It revolutionized the city': Tampa, cigar industry's growth woven through history
The City of Tampa turns 135 years old on July 15, and part of its birthday celebration includes Archives Awareness Week. Local archivists will present collections and hold discussions at various historic Tampa institutions.
The City of Tampa turns 135 years old on July 15, and part of its birthday celebration includes Archives Awareness Week. Local archivists will present collections and hold discussions at various historic Tampa institutions.
Police: Tampa driver fled after hitting, killing 61-year-old bicyclist
Hours after a bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver, Tampa police said the suspect turned himself in.
Hours after a bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver, Tampa police said the suspect turned himself in.
Wimauma girl fighting for her life after crash in Mexico kills parents, grandparents
A Wimauma family is dealing with an unimaginable amount of grief after they say four family members were killed in a crash while vacationing in Mexico last month.
A Wimauma family is dealing with an unimaginable amount of grief after they say four family members were killed in a crash while vacationing in Mexico last month.
Recently renovated WWII ship returns to Tampa
After completing a visit to the dry dock for some inspections, renovations and repainting, the SS American Victory ship is back in the waters off downtown Tampa.
After completing a visit to the dry dock for some inspections, renovations and repainting, the SS American Victory ship is back in the waters off downtown Tampa.