South Tampa neighborhood hit by smash-and-grab burglars
Tampa police say smash-and-grab burglars have been happening sporadically in a South Tampa neighborhood with three car burglaries happening on San Pedro Street, one on Granada Street and another on Empedrado Street on Wednesday.
Tampa police say smash-and-grab burglars have been happening sporadically in a South Tampa neighborhood with three car burglaries happening on San Pedro Street, one on Granada Street and another on Empedrado Street on Wednesday.
City of Tampa reinstates mask mandate in all city buildings amid COVID surge
The city of Tampa is reinstating its mask mandate in all city buildings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. The announcement comes one day after Hillsborough County said it would once again require masks to be worn inside all county facilities.
The city of Tampa is reinstating its mask mandate in all city buildings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. The announcement comes one day after Hillsborough County said it would once again require masks to be worn inside all county facilities.
Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Tampa to open additional COVID-19 testing locations as cases rise
Several new COVID-19 testing sites will open this week in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Tampa due to increased demand for tests.
Several new COVID-19 testing sites will open this week in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Tampa due to increased demand for tests.
Tampa police lay out plan to reduce gun violence, ask for public input
Officers with the Tampa Police Department joined community members to discuss what's being done to reduce gun violence and what else can be done to help.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department joined community members to discuss what's being done to reduce gun violence and what else can be done to help.
Big things ahead for the University of South Florida in 2022
The University of South Florida is building a new student wellness center and a new athletics facility, and has future plans for its own football stadium and an oceanographic science center at the St. Petersburg campus.
The University of South Florida is building a new student wellness center and a new athletics facility, and has future plans for its own football stadium and an oceanographic science center at the St. Petersburg campus.
Babe Ruth home run ball is back at UT after 102 years
On April 4, 1919, Babe Ruth hit a monstrous home run in Tampa. It took 102 years, but the ball that changed the course of America's pastime is now back at home plate, on display at the Henry B. Plant Museum.
On April 4, 1919, Babe Ruth hit a monstrous home run in Tampa. It took 102 years, but the ball that changed the course of America's pastime is now back at home plate, on display at the Henry B. Plant Museum.
The CDC's new quarantine guidelines, simplified
Dr. Michael Teng at the University of South Florida said this about how to take the new guidance: “It is really essential to understand that even though the CDC is letting you out of quarantine or isolation, they still think you’re going to be infectious and can transmit the virus."
Dr. Michael Teng at the University of South Florida said this about how to take the new guidance: “It is really essential to understand that even though the CDC is letting you out of quarantine or isolation, they still think you’re going to be infectious and can transmit the virus."
Hillsborough County brings back mask mandate in county buildings, regardless of vaccination status
Hillsborough County is once again requiring masks inside all county buildings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. Face coverings will be required indoors at all county facilities for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Hillsborough County is once again requiring masks inside all county buildings due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. Face coverings will be required indoors at all county facilities for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases, but hospitals remain OK
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Demand remains high as people line up early at Hillsborough's only COVID-19 testing site
Outside the only Hillsborough County clinic that’s offering COVID-19 testing, a line had already formed, hours before it officially opened on Monday.
Outside the only Hillsborough County clinic that’s offering COVID-19 testing, a line had already formed, hours before it officially opened on Monday.
One dead following shooting at Tampa apartment
Hillsborough County deputies say a man passed away after an overnight shooting.
Hillsborough County deputies say a man passed away after an overnight shooting.
Metropolitan Ministries brightens Christmas for the homeless
The generosity of others is evident this Christmas at Metropolitan Ministries.
The generosity of others is evident this Christmas at Metropolitan Ministries.
Centuries-old practice lights the way for new tradition in Apollo Beach
It wouldn’t be Christmas Eve without beautifully lit neighborhoods and in Apollo Beach, residents are marking nearly two decades of brightening up the streets with a centuries-old tradition from the Southwest United States.
It wouldn’t be Christmas Eve without beautifully lit neighborhoods and in Apollo Beach, residents are marking nearly two decades of brightening up the streets with a centuries-old tradition from the Southwest United States.
Not feeling merry and bright? That's OK, experts say
'Tis the season to be jolly, but if you or someone you know isn't feeling the Christmas spirit, mental health advocate Natasha Pierre says that's OK, and help is available.
'Tis the season to be jolly, but if you or someone you know isn't feeling the Christmas spirit, mental health advocate Natasha Pierre says that's OK, and help is available.
Gasparilla Bowl: UCF makes a statement in win against Florida Gators
Central Florida beat Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
Central Florida beat Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
UCF wins battle for bragging rights against UF during Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa
UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over, with the Knights of Central Florida emerging victorious.
UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over, with the Knights of Central Florida emerging victorious.
Doctors hope vaccines keep hospitalizations low despite current COVID case spike
COVID-19 hospitalizations have remained low in the days before Christmas, giving doctors hope that vaccines are doing their jobs at preventing severe illness.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have remained low in the days before Christmas, giving doctors hope that vaccines are doing their jobs at preventing severe illness.
2 arrested for shooting death of Tampa nursing student driving on Grace Street
Tampa police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of Savannah Mathis, the bright, young nursing student at Hillsborough Community College whose life was cut short when bullets sprayed her car while driving along Grace Street December 1.
Tampa police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of Savannah Mathis, the bright, young nursing student at Hillsborough Community College whose life was cut short when bullets sprayed her car while driving along Grace Street December 1.
Young Tampa entrepreneur develops app to help those living with rare diseases
After being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, a Tampa teen began working to make the future a brighter place through technology, developing an app for others with rare diseases to connect.
After being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, a Tampa teen began working to make the future a brighter place through technology, developing an app for others with rare diseases to connect.
MacDill lands 24 new KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, refreshing aging tanker fleet
The Air Force’s giant tanker aircraft are familiar sights in the skies over Tampa Bay, and that will remain the case for many more years, officials announced Wednesday.
The Air Force’s giant tanker aircraft are familiar sights in the skies over Tampa Bay, and that will remain the case for many more years, officials announced Wednesday.