Tutors help students bounce back from the COVID slide
Students are sharpening their skills before the start of school – an important extra step this year after a year of learning during a pandemic.
Students are sharpening their skills before the start of school – an important extra step this year after a year of learning during a pandemic.
Family, friends honor 2 firefighters shot, killed by ex-firefighter 40 years ago
Tampa firefighters deal with emergencies every day, but they’ll never forget an emergency at their fire station 40 years ago.
Tampa firefighters deal with emergencies every day, but they’ll never forget an emergency at their fire station 40 years ago.
Future is bright for Bay Area Olympians
Bobby Finke and Erriyon Knighton have shown the world that top-notch athletes hail from Florida in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In all, 14 athletes with ties to Tampa Bay are competing in the games.
Bobby Finke and Erriyon Knighton have shown the world that top-notch athletes hail from Florida in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In all, 14 athletes with ties to Tampa Bay are competing in the games.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office investigating murder in north Tampa
Deputies say they found a severely injured man at the intersection of Mountain View Lane and Titus Court on Wednesday, just before 1 a.m. The man later passed away at Tampa General Hospital.
Deputies say they found a severely injured man at the intersection of Mountain View Lane and Titus Court on Wednesday, just before 1 a.m. The man later passed away at Tampa General Hospital.
Work, play, live: Westshore Marina District taking shape in South Tampa
In the next five years, locals and visitors will see the Westshore Marina District take shape as the next destination in Tampa Bay to work, play and live. A local wine bar, renters and retail businesses have already moved in.
In the next five years, locals and visitors will see the Westshore Marina District take shape as the next destination in Tampa Bay to work, play and live. A local wine bar, renters and retail businesses have already moved in.
Non-lethal tool being deployed to Hillsborough deputies is 'something out of a Spider-Man movie,' sheriff says
The Hillsborough County sheriff announced deputies will begin using a non-lethal tool to help de-escalate a situation if there is a non-compliant person involved. It essentially shoots out a tether to wrap around the individual from 25 feet away.
The Hillsborough County sheriff announced deputies will begin using a non-lethal tool to help de-escalate a situation if there is a non-compliant person involved. It essentially shoots out a tether to wrap around the individual from 25 feet away.
Tampa teen Erriyon Knighton places fourth in 200-meter final, but loved ones are still proud
A Hillsborough High teen was going for his first medal but came up just short. Either way, he made his loved ones back home proud of his track to the Olympics.
A Hillsborough High teen was going for his first medal but came up just short. Either way, he made his loved ones back home proud of his track to the Olympics.
Chance of hospitalization, death less than 0.01% for fully vaccinated, data shows
Cases of vaccinated people contracting COVID-19 are not happening as often as it may seem, scientists believe, as 163 million Americans – and about 50% of Floridians – are vaccinated.
Cases of vaccinated people contracting COVID-19 are not happening as often as it may seem, scientists believe, as 163 million Americans – and about 50% of Floridians – are vaccinated.
Bay Area schools finalize back-to-school COVID protocols
Florida schools are reopening with little to no guidance from the state, leaving some teachers, students, and parents left to their own devices when it comes to COVID-19 safety.
Florida schools are reopening with little to no guidance from the state, leaving some teachers, students, and parents left to their own devices when it comes to COVID-19 safety.
Hillsborough County to temporarily resume COVID-19 testing
Hillsborough County announced Tuesday it will temporarily open two free, walk-in COVID-19 testing sites as case numbers – and the need for testing – rises across the state.
Hillsborough County announced Tuesday it will temporarily open two free, walk-in COVID-19 testing sites as case numbers – and the need for testing – rises across the state.
Photographer recreates iconic Burgert Brothers pictures of early 1900s Tampa
Then and now: An historic collection of photos has been recreated by Tampa photographer Chip Weiner, and some of the changes are stunning.
Then and now: An historic collection of photos has been recreated by Tampa photographer Chip Weiner, and some of the changes are stunning.
Hillsborough High senior who broke Bolt record takes Olympic stage in 200m sprint
In June, Hillsborough High sprinter Erriyon Knighton broke Usain Bolt's 200m record for athletes under 18. Now he's stepping up to the line in Tokyo.
In June, Hillsborough High sprinter Erriyon Knighton broke Usain Bolt's 200m record for athletes under 18. Now he's stepping up to the line in Tokyo.
Cancelations continue for Spirit Airlines at Tampa International Airport
After a day when all Spirit flights were halted at Tampa International Airport, more cancellations were announced Tuesday.
After a day when all Spirit flights were halted at Tampa International Airport, more cancellations were announced Tuesday.
Tokyo Olympics: Tampa teen Erriyon Knighton wins semi-final heat, moves onto 200-meter finals
Hillsborough High's Erriyon Knighton finished first in the second heat of the men’s 200-meter run, allowing him to advance to the final. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old will run for gold.
Hillsborough High's Erriyon Knighton finished first in the second heat of the men’s 200-meter run, allowing him to advance to the final. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old will run for gold.
Rescued manatee being treated for red tide at ZooTampa
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
Florida healthcare industry grapples with how to reach unvaccinated workers
Hospitals in Tampa Bay said doctors are trying to reach the public about vaccines, but also – their own co-workers.
Hospitals in Tampa Bay said doctors are trying to reach the public about vaccines, but also – their own co-workers.
Parts shortage leaves some Floridians without A/C for months
"Plan ahead. It's hot. Be safe. Maybe even go out and buy a portable air conditioner just in case. It's always good to have one," an A/C repair specialist warned as parts are hard to come by.
"Plan ahead. It's hot. Be safe. Maybe even go out and buy a portable air conditioner just in case. It's always good to have one," an A/C repair specialist warned as parts are hard to come by.
Skeptical fishermen worry about future of the bay -- and their livelihoods
We don’t see dead fish near the mouth of the Alafia River as we did a month ago. But there’s a lot of frustration among fishermen who say the bay remains damaged. "The whole thing is a vicious cycle," one complained.
We don’t see dead fish near the mouth of the Alafia River as we did a month ago. But there’s a lot of frustration among fishermen who say the bay remains damaged. "The whole thing is a vicious cycle," one complained.
Tampa cultural arts center helps youth learn creative skills through free programs
Prodigy Cultural Arts is an after school program through the University Area CDC.
Prodigy Cultural Arts is an after school program through the University Area CDC.
Suspect shoots at Tampa officers as they respond to domestic dispute report, police say
As police responded to a reported domestic dispute in Tampa, they said a suspect fired shots in their direction.
As police responded to a reported domestic dispute in Tampa, they said a suspect fired shots in their direction.