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.
University of Tampa to construct 105-foot-tall bell tower
It’s called Ars Sonora. The bell tower will be 105 feet tall with 63 bells, played with a piano-like keyboard. It’s the largest such musical sculpture in the world and not even a music professor knows exactly how it will sound.
It’s called Ars Sonora. The bell tower will be 105 feet tall with 63 bells, played with a piano-like keyboard. It’s the largest such musical sculpture in the world and not even a music professor knows exactly how it will sound.
Hillsborough still tracking mask opt-outs as students return to school
The district will send principals and teachers daily updates on which of their students submitted the “opt out” form. But if they see a child who isn’t on their list without a mask, they won’t initially enforce the mandate.
The district will send principals and teachers daily updates on which of their students submitted the “opt out” form. But if they see a child who isn’t on their list without a mask, they won’t initially enforce the mandate.
First day of school is here for many students across Bay Area
A lot of alarm clocks rang for the first time in months as students in nearly every Bay Area district returned to class Tuesday morning.
A lot of alarm clocks rang for the first time in months as students in nearly every Bay Area district returned to class Tuesday morning.
DeSantis continues bucking mask mandates; Castor urges vaccination for eligible kids
Gov. DeSantis continues to threaten action against schools that go against 'parents' rights' when it comes to masks.
Gov. DeSantis continues to threaten action against schools that go against 'parents' rights' when it comes to masks.
Handmade drink smokers take craft cocktails to a higher level
A Tampa-based company's hardwood cocktail smokers transform everything from spirits to charcuterie boards into smoky, flavorful masterpieces.
A Tampa-based company's hardwood cocktail smokers transform everything from spirits to charcuterie boards into smoky, flavorful masterpieces.
Tampa police find suspected driver in Saturday's deadly hit-and-run crash
Tampa police said they found the man behind the wheel of a pickup truck who fled after crashing into a pedestrian over the weekend. The pedestrian later died.
Tampa police said they found the man behind the wheel of a pickup truck who fled after crashing into a pedestrian over the weekend. The pedestrian later died.
USF's full in-person return: All students asked to wear masks
After a year of online learning and campus closures, the University of South Florida is preparing for a full in-person return.
After a year of online learning and campus closures, the University of South Florida is preparing for a full in-person return.
How to tell the difference between common childhood illnesses and COVID-19
As children return to classrooms this month, pediatricians said the symptoms of a common cold, allergies, flu or COVID-19 often overlap, making testing for the coronavirus important for parents to consider if their child gets sick.
As children return to classrooms this month, pediatricians said the symptoms of a common cold, allergies, flu or COVID-19 often overlap, making testing for the coronavirus important for parents to consider if their child gets sick.
Global report shows humans are 'unequivocally' contributing to climate warming
A new United Nations report on climate change attributes rising temperatures and extreme weather events to human behavior, reaffirming much of what scientists have been predicting about global warming.
A new United Nations report on climate change attributes rising temperatures and extreme weather events to human behavior, reaffirming much of what scientists have been predicting about global warming.
9 percent of Hillsborough students have opted out of wearing masks
Superintendent Addison Davis says the last-minute mask rule shows Hillsborough County takes public safety seriously while still complying with the governor’s order.
Superintendent Addison Davis says the last-minute mask rule shows Hillsborough County takes public safety seriously while still complying with the governor’s order.
Driver who crashed into Tampa Waffle House hit gas pedal instead of brakes, police say
The driver behind the wheel of the car that crashed into a Waffle House on Sunday was trying to park his vehicle, but ended up crashing into the side of the restaurant, police said Monday.
The driver behind the wheel of the car that crashed into a Waffle House on Sunday was trying to park his vehicle, but ended up crashing into the side of the restaurant, police said Monday.
Tampa police searching for pickup truck involved in deadly hit-and-run
Tampa police detectives are searching for a pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run that led to the death of a pedestrian.
Tampa police detectives are searching for a pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run that led to the death of a pedestrian.
Tampa boy had nightmare in middle of the night, but wasn't scared when real gator arrived at home
A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.
A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.
Scientists fear second red tide bloom may occur later this summer
Dr. Tracy Fanara stopped at Shark Con in Tampa to talk about a weather event responsible for shark bite anomalies that might be linked to red tide.
Dr. Tracy Fanara stopped at Shark Con in Tampa to talk about a weather event responsible for shark bite anomalies that might be linked to red tide.
5 injured, including 1 child, after truck crashes into Tampa Waffle House
Five people were injured Sunday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into a Tampa Waffle House.
Five people were injured Sunday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into a Tampa Waffle House.
Tampa teachers get help planning for upcoming school year from their four-legged friends
'Take your Dog to School Day' is an annual tradition at McFarlane Park Elementary School in Tampa that began last year.
'Take your Dog to School Day' is an annual tradition at McFarlane Park Elementary School in Tampa that began last year.
Masks mandatory for Hillsborough County students, parents can opt-out
On Saturday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that face coverings will be required for students at the start of the 2021-22 academic year, but parents or guardians have the option to have their child opt-out of wearing a mask.
On Saturday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that face coverings will be required for students at the start of the 2021-22 academic year, but parents or guardians have the option to have their child opt-out of wearing a mask.
Lombardi trophy on display at COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinic
In an attempt to increase vaccination rates across the Bay Area, several pop-up vaccination clinics were held on Saturday, just days before the start of a new school year.
In an attempt to increase vaccination rates across the Bay Area, several pop-up vaccination clinics were held on Saturday, just days before the start of a new school year.
Florida reports 23,903 new COVID-19 cases, 93 deaths, 13,348 hospitalizations Saturday
On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control says the state reported there were 23,903 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed as of Friday, August 6. The Florida Hospital Association reported that 13,348 patients were hospitalized as of Saturday.
On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control says the state reported there were 23,903 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed as of Friday, August 6. The Florida Hospital Association reported that 13,348 patients were hospitalized as of Saturday.