HCC moves ahead with 4-year nursing program as experts project staffing shortage in Florida
Amid warnings about a severe nursing shortage, Hillsborough Community College is getting ready to launch its first-ever four-year degree.
Amid warnings about a severe nursing shortage, Hillsborough Community College is getting ready to launch its first-ever four-year degree.
Apprenticeship-to-career program prepares future healthcare, IT, manufacturing workers
Employees in healthcare, information technology and manufacturing are in high demand, and soon a new apprenticeship program will help a group of disadvantaged young adults throw their resumes in the ring.
Employees in healthcare, information technology and manufacturing are in high demand, and soon a new apprenticeship program will help a group of disadvantaged young adults throw their resumes in the ring.
Tampa leaders vote to fund new Hanna Avenue City Center
Tampa city council members voted to fund a new state-of-the-art City Center that will serve as the future hub for numerous city services.
Tampa city council members voted to fund a new state-of-the-art City Center that will serve as the future hub for numerous city services.
Cigar company owner breaks barriers after pandemic put her career on pause
When the pandemic hit, working in the online fashion industry was no longer sustainable for Chantel Leavitt. She says COVID-19 forced her to reinvent herself so she could make a living.
When the pandemic hit, working in the online fashion industry was no longer sustainable for Chantel Leavitt. She says COVID-19 forced her to reinvent herself so she could make a living.
Cryptocurrency conference increases Tampa's clout in financial-tech sector
A two-day event in Tampa will focus on blockchain and financial technology in Florida with the hopes of making the state a leader in the field.
A two-day event in Tampa will focus on blockchain and financial technology in Florida with the hopes of making the state a leader in the field.
Convicted child killer, rapist wants off death row
Convicted child killer Granville Ritchie is sitting on death row for the rape and murder of nine-year-old Felecia Williams in 2014, but he says he doesn't belong there and is now asking the Florida Supreme court to intervene.
Convicted child killer Granville Ritchie is sitting on death row for the rape and murder of nine-year-old Felecia Williams in 2014, but he says he doesn't belong there and is now asking the Florida Supreme court to intervene.
From wine to chocolate to oysters, more restaurants opening soon in Tampa's Water Street district
Jennifer Bingham, who opened Cru Cellars years ago in South Tampa, will open two spots along Water Street Tampa early next year: “Small Giant Bar and Restaurant,” and a wine and liquor shop called “Wine on Water.”
Jennifer Bingham, who opened Cru Cellars years ago in South Tampa, will open two spots along Water Street Tampa early next year: “Small Giant Bar and Restaurant,” and a wine and liquor shop called “Wine on Water.”
Small plane lands on grassy median of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
The view from SkyFOX showed the single-engine, single-seat Cessna sitting on the median along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near the Interstate 75 ramp. One lane of traffic on Bruce B. Downs is closed for the investigation.
The view from SkyFOX showed the single-engine, single-seat Cessna sitting on the median along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near the Interstate 75 ramp. One lane of traffic on Bruce B. Downs is closed for the investigation.
Broadway is back: Straz Center raises curtain after nearly two years of darkness
Broadway shows have been put on hold for nearly two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the show must go on and Tampa is one of the cities in the country raising the curtain.
Broadway shows have been put on hold for nearly two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the show must go on and Tampa is one of the cities in the country raising the curtain.
Orlando man dies in Hillsborough Avenue crash
A pedestrian has passed away after attempting to cross Hillsborough Avenue on Tuesday morning.
A pedestrian has passed away after attempting to cross Hillsborough Avenue on Tuesday morning.
Tampa police search for suspects seen stealing driver's personal items from Amazon truck
Tampa police released surveillance video showing two unidentified men rummaging through an Amazon truck as the driver was delivering a package.
Tampa police released surveillance video showing two unidentified men rummaging through an Amazon truck as the driver was delivering a package.
Town hall scheduled Thursday to discuss I-275 expansion project in Tampa
The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting an open house to discuss the new expansion of I-275 in Tampa.
The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting an open house to discuss the new expansion of I-275 in Tampa.
Tampa leading the way in safer driving technology research; volunteers needed
We're fast moving toward a world where vehicles can talk to each other and to the roadway. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is looking for 300 drivers to test one of these new systems and it could lead to fewer crashes on Tampa roadways.
We're fast moving toward a world where vehicles can talk to each other and to the roadway. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is looking for 300 drivers to test one of these new systems and it could lead to fewer crashes on Tampa roadways.
Carole Baskin denied restraining order against Netflix over ‘Tiger King 2’ footage
A judge has denied Carole Baskin's request for a restraining order to delay and prevent the release of a new Netflix documentary series. Baskin claimed that footage used for ‘Tiger King 2’ was recorded for use in the first series but she did not consent to its use in a second.
A judge has denied Carole Baskin's request for a restraining order to delay and prevent the release of a new Netflix documentary series. Baskin claimed that footage used for ‘Tiger King 2’ was recorded for use in the first series but she did not consent to its use in a second.
Better drainage, sewer, internet coming to Hillsborough Co. thanks to new funding boost
Hillsborough County can start checking off some major infrastructure projects on its to-do list, including drainage and sewer system upgrades, broadband internet, and affordable housing.
Hillsborough County can start checking off some major infrastructure projects on its to-do list, including drainage and sewer system upgrades, broadband internet, and affordable housing.
Meet the Buccaneers' nominee for NFL Fan of the Year
A Citrus County woman is being recognized for being a die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, representing the Bucs as the team's Fan of the Year in an NFL competition.
A Citrus County woman is being recognized for being a die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, representing the Bucs as the team's Fan of the Year in an NFL competition.
Prosecutor, attorney allege 'defect' in gun model involved in Bradley Hulett's death
The Sig Sauer P320 is carried by police departments across the nation – Tampa P.D. included – but State Attorney Andrew Warren says it has a defect that could allow it to fire without a finger on the trigger.
The Sig Sauer P320 is carried by police departments across the nation – Tampa P.D. included – but State Attorney Andrew Warren says it has a defect that could allow it to fire without a finger on the trigger.
Tampa man arrested after shooting at Hillsborough deputy during Halloween morning traffic stop, officials say
Hillsborough County officials say the suspect fired at least eight shots at a deputy during a traffic stop before fleeing. He was arrested Tuesday.
Hillsborough County officials say the suspect fired at least eight shots at a deputy during a traffic stop before fleeing. He was arrested Tuesday.
Bay Area pharmacies to offer COVID-19 vaccine to children
Pharmacies across the Bay Area are preparing to offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 5 years old after the CDC gave its approval this week.
Pharmacies across the Bay Area are preparing to offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 5 years old after the CDC gave its approval this week.
Children get lesson in gratitude during Glazer Museum’s ‘Campsgiving’
The Glazer Children’s Museum is bringing back its annual ‘Campsgiving’ in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
The Glazer Children’s Museum is bringing back its annual ‘Campsgiving’ in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.