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.
Tampa officer sues Sig Sauer for alleged defect that caused misfire, injury
A Tampa Police Reserve Officer says his department-issued service weapon fired without pulling the trigger, seriously injuring him. The 30-year veteran of the force is now suing the company that manufactures the firearm.
A Tampa Police Reserve Officer says his department-issued service weapon fired without pulling the trigger, seriously injuring him. The 30-year veteran of the force is now suing the company that manufactures the firearm.
Stay in ICU for COVID patients can cost more than $100K, even with insurance, data shows
Getting COVID-19 could cost more than your health. Many patients are getting medical bills in the thousands or hundreds of thousands after lengthy stays in the hospital.
Getting COVID-19 could cost more than your health. Many patients are getting medical bills in the thousands or hundreds of thousands after lengthy stays in the hospital.
As Spirit Airlines cancels more flights, know your rights as a passenger
Lines of passengers anxious to get home continued to form at Tampa International Airport’s Spirit counter Friday. While getting a refund isn't easy, there are things travelers can try to get their money back.
Lines of passengers anxious to get home continued to form at Tampa International Airport’s Spirit counter Friday. While getting a refund isn't easy, there are things travelers can try to get their money back.
Tampa police search for suspect who stabbed teen to death
A teenager was stabbed to death early Friday morning in Tampa and now police are looking for the killer.
A teenager was stabbed to death early Friday morning in Tampa and now police are looking for the killer.
Florida reports 22,783 new COVID-19 cases, 199 deaths, 12,864 hospitalizations Friday
The state reported there were 22,783 cases of COVID-19 detected Thursday, August 5, and, as of Friday afternoon, 12,864 patients were hospitalized – both numbers marking record highs for the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
The state reported there were 22,783 cases of COVID-19 detected Thursday, August 5, and, as of Friday afternoon, 12,864 patients were hospitalized – both numbers marking record highs for the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
Not enough time to develop opt-out plan, Hillsborough superintendent says, so masks remain optional
Hillsborough County’s superintendent says the school district will not mandate masks for students or staff amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite updated guidance from the state on how to do that.
Hillsborough County’s superintendent says the school district will not mandate masks for students or staff amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite updated guidance from the state on how to do that.
Tampa man faces murder charge after supplying drug that led to fatal overdose
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a Tampa man, saying he supplied a drug that led to another man's death. Now, he faces a murder charge.
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a Tampa man, saying he supplied a drug that led to another man's death. Now, he faces a murder charge.
Ed Sheeran to headline NFL’s kickoff concert in Tampa next month
Ed Sheeran will perform in a concert to kickoff the NFL season opener in Florida next month before the Bucs face off against the Cowboys.
Ed Sheeran will perform in a concert to kickoff the NFL season opener in Florida next month before the Bucs face off against the Cowboys.
With nearly 240 unsolved cases, Hillsborough sheriff launches cold case unit
There are nearly 240 cold cases in Hillsborough County, leading officials to create a separate unit to help the loved ones of victims find closure sooner than later.
There are nearly 240 cold cases in Hillsborough County, leading officials to create a separate unit to help the loved ones of victims find closure sooner than later.
Monoclonal antibody treatments work against delta variant when taken in first week of symptoms: doctors
Monoclonal antibody treatments are available for Floridians who get COVID-19 and doctors say the treatment is effective against all the variants.
Monoclonal antibody treatments are available for Floridians who get COVID-19 and doctors say the treatment is effective against all the variants.
In TGH stop, DeSantis touts monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
Monoclonal antibodies are manmade proteins that act like antibodies in your own immune system, neutralizing the virus and keeping it from infecting your cells.
Monoclonal antibodies are manmade proteins that act like antibodies in your own immune system, neutralizing the virus and keeping it from infecting your cells.
‘You either have it or you don’t’: Tampa woman is world’s oldest female powerlifter at nearly 100
Tampa's Edith Murway-Traina, who was recently named as a Guinness World Record holder for World's Oldest Female Competitive Powerlifter, has plenty to celebrate on Sunday as she turns 100.
Tampa's Edith Murway-Traina, who was recently named as a Guinness World Record holder for World's Oldest Female Competitive Powerlifter, has plenty to celebrate on Sunday as she turns 100.
Tampa schools are addressing social and emotional learning this school year
With virtual school, students lost a connection to teachers and the school community. The non-profit, Frameworks of Tampa Bay, is working with schools this year to help students open up.
With virtual school, students lost a connection to teachers and the school community. The non-profit, Frameworks of Tampa Bay, is working with schools this year to help students open up.
Hillsborough County unveils back-to-school safety plans as students, teachers head back to class amid pandemic
Five days after the governor’s executive order barring school mask mandates, Hillsborough County’s superintendent says he’s not defying it.
Five days after the governor’s executive order barring school mask mandates, Hillsborough County’s superintendent says he’s not defying it.
Missouri woman bought $1M lottery ticket at Brandon Publix after flight was canceled
Having just had her flight canceled, a Missouri woman’s luck quickly changed when she won $1 million after buying a scratch-off ticket at a Publix in Brandon.
Having just had her flight canceled, a Missouri woman’s luck quickly changed when she won $1 million after buying a scratch-off ticket at a Publix in Brandon.
Law requiring panic alert systems in schools goes into effect this year
After 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, her mother championed a law requiring Alyssa's Alert panic button systems in all Florida schools. Starting this school year, they're required across all 67 districts.
After 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, her mother championed a law requiring Alyssa's Alert panic button systems in all Florida schools. Starting this school year, they're required across all 67 districts.
TPA passengers of Spirit Airlines face fourth day of cancellations
The airline has canceled more than 1,000 flights and delayed several hundred since Sunday, including ones in and out of Tampa International Airport.
The airline has canceled more than 1,000 flights and delayed several hundred since Sunday, including ones in and out of Tampa International Airport.
Experts say Cuomo sexual harassment allegations should empower victims to come forward
Experts say sexual harassment is power-based violence and a victim sharing their story helps take that power back.
Experts say sexual harassment is power-based violence and a victim sharing their story helps take that power back.
U.S. Marshals arrest 2nd suspect in Tampa homicide
U.S. Marshals arrested Johnnie Williams, 51, after they say he acted as a lookout for Marquis Walter when he shot a man multiple times on July 5, 2021.
U.S. Marshals arrested Johnnie Williams, 51, after they say he acted as a lookout for Marquis Walter when he shot a man multiple times on July 5, 2021.