Oxygen shortage could have long-term impacts on Tampa water system
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing another shortage. So much oxygen is needed for hospital patients that it’s putting liquid oxygen in short supply.
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing another shortage. So much oxygen is needed for hospital patients that it’s putting liquid oxygen in short supply.
Mask mandate complies with state law, Hillsborough school district tells commissioner
In a letter filed late Wednesday, the Hillsborough school district says it believes its mask mandate is consistent with the law and will remain in effect now that quarantines and cases are going down.
In a letter filed late Wednesday, the Hillsborough school district says it believes its mask mandate is consistent with the law and will remain in effect now that quarantines and cases are going down.
Meet Mason: Hillsborough sheriff's office adopts service dog
Mason, a service dog, was trained to help veterans manage their PTSD. Now, he will be helping Hillsborough County deputies deal with their own anxiety and stress. Mason, who will soon turn 5, will be adopted by the sheriff's office.
Mason, a service dog, was trained to help veterans manage their PTSD. Now, he will be helping Hillsborough County deputies deal with their own anxiety and stress. Mason, who will soon turn 5, will be adopted by the sheriff's office.
Interactive map gives 3D views of all Hillsborough County has to offer
The tourism industry in Hillsborough County has bounced back from the pandemic in a big way. For folks who can’t make a trip to Tampa, a new tool helps them virtually visit the city without ever leaving the house.
The tourism industry in Hillsborough County has bounced back from the pandemic in a big way. For folks who can’t make a trip to Tampa, a new tool helps them virtually visit the city without ever leaving the house.
Despite judge’s ruling, Florida threatens more districts over school mask mandates
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
'Disgust, depression, disbelief' for retired Special Forces veteran
The scenes from Afghanistan are particularly hard to watch for many who served there. For Stuart Bradin, his feelings boil down to three words.
The scenes from Afghanistan are particularly hard to watch for many who served there. For Stuart Bradin, his feelings boil down to three words.
Brothers on trial for Interstate 4 murder of teen
It started as a neighborhood beef between a 17-year-old and two brothers that spilled onto Interstate 4 last summer.
It started as a neighborhood beef between a 17-year-old and two brothers that spilled onto Interstate 4 last summer.
Tampa police investigating after man found with gunshot wounds inside car
Tampa police are investigating a murder that took place Monday night.
Tampa police are investigating a murder that took place Monday night.
At 76 years of age, the SS American Victory lives on in Tampa
The SS American Victory has seen plenty of days, putting in plenty of service – in fact, it continues to serve the community to this day.
The SS American Victory has seen plenty of days, putting in plenty of service – in fact, it continues to serve the community to this day.
Treatment, not prison, for 'insane' driver who killed Tampa father of 2
The man who intentionally ran over a bicycling family three years ago was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Mikese Morse is now headed to a mental health facility for treatment instead of prison.
The man who intentionally ran over a bicycling family three years ago was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Mikese Morse is now headed to a mental health facility for treatment instead of prison.
Flu season could come early as pandemic restrictions ease, students return to school
After record low cases of the flu worldwide last year, there is a lot of uncertainty about influenza activity this season.
After record low cases of the flu worldwide last year, there is a lot of uncertainty about influenza activity this season.
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 fall in Florida for first time in 8 weeks
The Florida Hospital Association finally reported a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations last week, after eight straight weeks of increases.
The Florida Hospital Association finally reported a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations last week, after eight straight weeks of increases.
CDC panel still has questions about need for booster shots
The path to third doses for vaccinated people may not be clear as the nation approaches President Biden’s September 20 rollout goal.
The path to third doses for vaccinated people may not be clear as the nation approaches President Biden’s September 20 rollout goal.
Tampa man continues effort to extract Afghan interpreters after official US departure
A Tampa man is continuing his work to help Afghans find asylum after the attack at the Hamid Karzai Airport and the last US plane leaves the embattled country.
A Tampa man is continuing his work to help Afghans find asylum after the attack at the Hamid Karzai Airport and the last US plane leaves the embattled country.
Governor DeSantis promotes monoclonal antibody treatments during Tampa visit
Governor Ron DeSantis made a visit in Tampa on Monday afternoon, along with loved ones and recipients of monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19, which he has been touting for the last few weeks.
Governor Ron DeSantis made a visit in Tampa on Monday afternoon, along with loved ones and recipients of monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19, which he has been touting for the last few weeks.
Tampa tops Forbes list of emerging tech cities
Tampa tops the list of emerging tech cities, according to a report recently released by Forbes, ahead of even New York and San Francisco, the home of Silicon Valley.
Tampa tops the list of emerging tech cities, according to a report recently released by Forbes, ahead of even New York and San Francisco, the home of Silicon Valley.
Bay Area power crews, volunteers head for hurricane-hit Louisiana
After retiring from three decades in law enforcement, Michael Hill was looking for another way to help people. He found the Red Cross.
After retiring from three decades in law enforcement, Michael Hill was looking for another way to help people. He found the Red Cross.
Smart sprinklers keep lawns green without wasting water
A smart device for your lawn may be able to save you money and Tampa Bay Water Wise is offering a rebate for those who qualify.
A smart device for your lawn may be able to save you money and Tampa Bay Water Wise is offering a rebate for those who qualify.
Tampa residents call for justice, end to gun violence after shooting death of 4-year-old girl
One week after a 4-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tampa, community members are calling for an end to gun violence. Dozens of people took to the streets to call for justice as police search for a suspect.
One week after a 4-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tampa, community members are calling for an end to gun violence. Dozens of people took to the streets to call for justice as police search for a suspect.
TECO crews head to Louisiana as residents brace for Hurricane Ida
Early Sunday morning, as Louisiana residents braced for impact from Hurricane Ida, TECO crews were already on the road, on their way to help those impacted by the storm get back on their feet.
Early Sunday morning, as Louisiana residents braced for impact from Hurricane Ida, TECO crews were already on the road, on their way to help those impacted by the storm get back on their feet.