Tampa woman's husband survives 7.2-magnitude Haiti earthquake
"This was an experience he never wants to experience again and that he'd never wish it on his worst enemies, just how bad it was," Jamecia Arestil said.
"This was an experience he never wants to experience again and that he'd never wish it on his worst enemies, just how bad it was," Jamecia Arestil said.
Rent is higher than the average mortgage in Tampa Bay, experts say
Rent in the Tampa Bay area increased by 20% compared to last year, putting the region in the top five metros for having the highest rent increases in the country.
Rent in the Tampa Bay area increased by 20% compared to last year, putting the region in the top five metros for having the highest rent increases in the country.
Tampa mayor: City is in crisis as COVID-19 batters healthcare system
Florida continues to see record infections and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state. In Tampa, the mayor says the city and our healthcare system are in a crisis.
Florida continues to see record infections and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state. In Tampa, the mayor says the city and our healthcare system are in a crisis.
As officials discuss boosters, confidence in vaccines varies across Bay Area
Some Florida residents said they feel confident they’re protected with the shot, while others said they question whether a dose works after seeing vaccinated people get COVID.
Some Florida residents said they feel confident they’re protected with the shot, while others said they question whether a dose works after seeing vaccinated people get COVID.
Bucs fans ready to see Super Bowl champions take field in front of packed RayJay
There are a few rules, like recommendations for masks, but the Bucs point out that a mask is just another opportunity to show team spirit.
There are a few rules, like recommendations for masks, but the Bucs point out that a mask is just another opportunity to show team spirit.
COVID-19 vaccine push comes to Latino communities
A new tent popped up Friday in a Tampa Latino neighborhood, part of a national effort to get help to those disproportionally affected by the virus.
A new tent popped up Friday in a Tampa Latino neighborhood, part of a national effort to get help to those disproportionally affected by the virus.
Judge schedules torture-murder suspect's trial despite claim of missing evidence
Murder suspect Steven Lorenzo -- accused of drugging, torturing, and dismembering gay men -- says the one piece of evidence that could exonerate him has suddenly disappeared.
Murder suspect Steven Lorenzo -- accused of drugging, torturing, and dismembering gay men -- says the one piece of evidence that could exonerate him has suddenly disappeared.
FDA, CDC on verge of recommending boosters for those with compromised immune systems
U.S. approval of an additional COVID-19 booster vaccine for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come soon, according to health officials, who believe everyone will need one eventually.
U.S. approval of an additional COVID-19 booster vaccine for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come soon, according to health officials, who believe everyone will need one eventually.
HCSO: Man impersonated officer to 'arrest' woman, then raped her
Deputies said the man claimed to be an officer and told the woman she was under arrest. He then tied her hands behind her back with a zip tie, put her in the back seat of his car and raped her, the sheriff's office said. He faces a number of charges, including kidnapping and false imprisonment.
Deputies said the man claimed to be an officer and told the woman she was under arrest. He then tied her hands behind her back with a zip tie, put her in the back seat of his car and raped her, the sheriff's office said. He faces a number of charges, including kidnapping and false imprisonment.
Tampa doctor studying what's behind lung cancer in non-smokers
Cigarette smoking is still the greatest risk factor for lung cancer, but a growing share of cases is turning up in people who have never smoked. A Tampa doctor is trying to find out why.
Cigarette smoking is still the greatest risk factor for lung cancer, but a growing share of cases is turning up in people who have never smoked. A Tampa doctor is trying to find out why.
Man accused in deadly Alafia River boat crash wants to return to scene
Andrew Miltner, a man accused of operating a Jet Ski drunk and hitting and killing 12-year-old Jasina Campbell while she was tubing on the Alafia River, wants to return to the scene of the crime.
Andrew Miltner, a man accused of operating a Jet Ski drunk and hitting and killing 12-year-old Jasina Campbell while she was tubing on the Alafia River, wants to return to the scene of the crime.
As COVID-19 cases rise in schools, health officials say it’s going to get worse before it gets better
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
Tampa clinic is 1 of 2 in U.S. using bladeless, electron-beam therapy to treat skin cancer
Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.
Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.
BayCare pauses all elective surgeries in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk as COVID-19 cases increase
BayCare will pause elective surgeries and procedures at all of its hospitals in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties to reserve resources for severely ill patients and their immediate needs as cases of COVID-19 rise.
BayCare will pause elective surgeries and procedures at all of its hospitals in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties to reserve resources for severely ill patients and their immediate needs as cases of COVID-19 rise.
Cereal bar in Ybor City mixes classic titles in bowls and cocktails
At this Ybor City restaurant, cereal isn’t just for breakfast.
At this Ybor City restaurant, cereal isn’t just for breakfast.
USF enrolling Bay Area children as part of Moderna vaccine study
USF is enrolling Bay Area children in a study to test the efficacy, side effects and dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
USF is enrolling Bay Area children in a study to test the efficacy, side effects and dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Trio arrested after trying to hand out climate change pamphlets at Tampa high school
The school SRO tried to get the men to leave, but instead, they sat down in the dismissal traffic lane to block traffic in protest, according to TPD.
The school SRO tried to get the men to leave, but instead, they sat down in the dismissal traffic lane to block traffic in protest, according to TPD.
Tampa teens get hands-on leadership experience through Bank of America program
Four Bay Area students were selected to participate in the Bank of America Student Leader Program, which provides a paid internship at local non-profit organizations to help develop leadership skills.
Four Bay Area students were selected to participate in the Bank of America Student Leader Program, which provides a paid internship at local non-profit organizations to help develop leadership skills.
Tampa murder suspect to remain in jail after being caught with beer while out on bond
A Tampa man out on bond – accused of shooting another man 14 times – is back in jail after being caught holding a cup of beer, which is a violation of his bond agreement.
A Tampa man out on bond – accused of shooting another man 14 times – is back in jail after being caught holding a cup of beer, which is a violation of his bond agreement.
Full FDA approval of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine expected in September
Usually, full FDA approval takes 10 months. Pfizer-BioNTech submitted its application this summer for full approval and it’s being fast-tracked because of the pandemic.
Usually, full FDA approval takes 10 months. Pfizer-BioNTech submitted its application this summer for full approval and it’s being fast-tracked because of the pandemic.