The Henry eases, but doesn’t solve, University of Tampa's housing shortage
Move-in day comes as a relief for many students at the University of Tampa who were unsure if they would find a place to live.
Move-in day comes as a relief for many students at the University of Tampa who were unsure if they would find a place to live.
Nursing home advocates worry vaccine requirement could leave facilities understaffed
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
How boosters will work: Doctors prepare for third vaccine doses for all Americans
Federal health officials announced Wednesday third doses of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all vaccinated people eight months after their second dose starting September 20, and Tampa Bay public health experts are weighing on what that means for the public.
Federal health officials announced Wednesday third doses of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all vaccinated people eight months after their second dose starting September 20, and Tampa Bay public health experts are weighing on what that means for the public.
Judge sets bond for ex-convict accused of impersonating an officer, raping woman
Justin Evans, a 35-year-old man accused of impersonating a police officer more than once and raping a woman, remains in the Hillsborough County Jail on several charges.
Justin Evans, a 35-year-old man accused of impersonating a police officer more than once and raping a woman, remains in the Hillsborough County Jail on several charges.
With 10,000 students stuck home, Hillsborough School Board votes to mandate masks
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
As COVID-19 cases rise in Hillsborough, a ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ emerges
Hillsborough County's COVID-19 data appears to show a "pandemic of the unvaccinated," according to Mike Wiese, an epidemiologist with the Hillsborough County Health Department.
Hillsborough County's COVID-19 data appears to show a "pandemic of the unvaccinated," according to Mike Wiese, an epidemiologist with the Hillsborough County Health Department.
Outdoor workers, companies suffer more days lost to extreme heat: study
A new study says the impact of climate change on outdoor workers is causing lost days of work, lost wages, and lost income for businesses that rely on them.
A new study says the impact of climate change on outdoor workers is causing lost days of work, lost wages, and lost income for businesses that rely on them.
New variants concern health officials as factors impacting booster shots evolve
Doctors are working out how to get FDA-authorized third doses into immuno-compromised people to protect them against COVID-19, as the federal government considers booster shots for the rest of the general public in an evolving pandemic.
Doctors are working out how to get FDA-authorized third doses into immuno-compromised people to protect them against COVID-19, as the federal government considers booster shots for the rest of the general public in an evolving pandemic.
Off-duty officer may have saved lives after confronting gunman angry he was evicted, police say
An off-duty officer rushed into the unknown Monday night when he heard gunshots coming from a downtown Tampa apartment complex, potentially saving lives in the process.
An off-duty officer rushed into the unknown Monday night when he heard gunshots coming from a downtown Tampa apartment complex, potentially saving lives in the process.
Hillsborough leaders schedule emergency meeting after 8,400 students now quarantined due to COVID-19
Hillsborough County Public Schools will hold a meeting Wednesday to figure out how to manage the impact of COVID-19 on classrooms and staff.
Hillsborough County Public Schools will hold a meeting Wednesday to figure out how to manage the impact of COVID-19 on classrooms and staff.
Second victim comes forward after man arrested for impersonating officer, raping woman in Tampa
A man who was arrested for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer and then raping a woman he illegally pulled over faces more charges after another woman says she was stopped and searched by the same man, according to Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies.
A man who was arrested for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer and then raping a woman he illegally pulled over faces more charges after another woman says she was stopped and searched by the same man, according to Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies.
Man who pleaded guilty for stopping teen riding his bike sentenced to probation
The encounter between Luis Santos-Santiago and a Black teenage victim in a Seffner neighborhood last June landed the man with 12 months of probation and an order to write an apology letter to his victim.
The encounter between Luis Santos-Santiago and a Black teenage victim in a Seffner neighborhood last June landed the man with 12 months of probation and an order to write an apology letter to his victim.
Afghanistan veteran devastated over country's fate
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
Veterans seek crisis counseling as violence unfolds in Afghanistan
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Tampa homes wanted for film productions; homeowners earn thousands per day
Location scouts for the film industry are looking for Tampa homes. Homeowners can earn as much as $5,000 per day by letting production teams turn their house into a Hollywood set.
Location scouts for the film industry are looking for Tampa homes. Homeowners can earn as much as $5,000 per day by letting production teams turn their house into a Hollywood set.
Suspect, off-duty officer exchange gunfire inside downtown Tampa apartment building: police
An off-duty officer and a shooting suspect exchanged gunfire at a downtown Tampa apartment complex Monday.
An off-duty officer and a shooting suspect exchanged gunfire at a downtown Tampa apartment complex Monday.
Daughter prepares to face father's accused killer again
"The last time I really saw him was killing my dad. I'd rather not see him again. But if this is something I have to do to finally get justice, we'll go through with it,” she explained.
"The last time I really saw him was killing my dad. I'd rather not see him again. But if this is something I have to do to finally get justice, we'll go through with it,” she explained.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
City of Tampa adds drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
Due to a significant increase in cases because of the delta variant, the city of Tampa is opening an additional COVID-19 drive thru testing site at Al Barnes Park.
Due to a significant increase in cases because of the delta variant, the city of Tampa is opening an additional COVID-19 drive thru testing site at Al Barnes Park.
Missing 88-year-old Plant City man with dementia found dead, deputies say
The weeks-long search for a missing elderly man in Plant City has come to a tragic end. Hillsborough deputies said the body of 88-year-old Christopher McCullough was found in a field near his home, three weeks after he was reported missing.
The weeks-long search for a missing elderly man in Plant City has come to a tragic end. Hillsborough deputies said the body of 88-year-old Christopher McCullough was found in a field near his home, three weeks after he was reported missing.