Child drownings on pace to hit 10-year high in Florida
While they hit a 10-year high of 88 in 2018, 2021 is on pace to beat totals of the last three years. With five months to go, there have been 63, already close to 2020 (69) and 2019 (65).
While they hit a 10-year high of 88 in 2018, 2021 is on pace to beat totals of the last three years. With five months to go, there have been 63, already close to 2020 (69) and 2019 (65).
Seffner man agrees to plea deal for stopping Black teen riding through neighborhood
A man claiming to be a police officer who illegally stopped a black teen on a bike took a plea deal Tuesday. Prosecutors say Luis Santos-Santiago racially profiled the teenager, but Santos-Santiago doesn’t see it that way.
A man claiming to be a police officer who illegally stopped a black teen on a bike took a plea deal Tuesday. Prosecutors say Luis Santos-Santiago racially profiled the teenager, but Santos-Santiago doesn’t see it that way.
Hillsborough school board reverses course, votes to renew 4 charter schools after funding threat from state
Hillsborough County school leaders voted to reverse course in their decision of not renewing the contracts of four charter schools
Hillsborough County school leaders voted to reverse course in their decision of not renewing the contracts of four charter schools
$5.6 million renovations, new amenities coming to Branchton Park in Hillsborough County
Currently, the park includes a small parking area, shelter, playground and a basketball court. Proposed changes include the addition of small and large dog parks, multiple playgrounds, shelters, a splash pad, walking trails, and multiple-use courts.
Currently, the park includes a small parking area, shelter, playground and a basketball court. Proposed changes include the addition of small and large dog parks, multiple playgrounds, shelters, a splash pad, walking trails, and multiple-use courts.
Hillsborough County releases red tide cleanup guidelines for residents
There are four collection sites for Hillsborough County residents to dispose of dead fish collected from their property.
There are four collection sites for Hillsborough County residents to dispose of dead fish collected from their property.
Testing for work, travel reveals breakthrough COVID cases, experts say
Florida now leads the nation in new coronavirus cases. The majority are among the unvaccinated, but some folks who are fully vaccinated are also testing positive for COVID-19.
Florida now leads the nation in new coronavirus cases. The majority are among the unvaccinated, but some folks who are fully vaccinated are also testing positive for COVID-19.
Tech job boom in Tampa Bay continues as companies relocate to Sunshine State
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs in the Tampa Bay area, but one of the hottest markets right now is the technology industry. New companies keep moving to Tampa and that adds to the idea of Tampa as a major tech hub.
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs in the Tampa Bay area, but one of the hottest markets right now is the technology industry. New companies keep moving to Tampa and that adds to the idea of Tampa as a major tech hub.
Tampa General Hospital beds filling with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients
New cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are all rising again in Florida, but doctors say the latest surge is different. The patients are younger and this time, it was totally avoidable.
New cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are all rising again in Florida, but doctors say the latest surge is different. The patients are younger and this time, it was totally avoidable.
Tampa micro-school provides individualized learning for ESL students
A brand new micro-school is set to launch next month in Tampa.
A brand new micro-school is set to launch next month in Tampa.
Tampa man gets 8 months in prison for role in Capitol riot; first to be sentenced for a felony
A Tampa man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag became the first Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony, receiving an eight-month prison term.
A Tampa man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag became the first Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony, receiving an eight-month prison term.
Deputies: Unidentified Brandon suspects used stolen credit cards at Wawa, Walgreens
Hillsborough County deputies said they are searching for two unidentified men who fraudulently used stolen credit cards.
Hillsborough County deputies said they are searching for two unidentified men who fraudulently used stolen credit cards.
Tickets for 2022 Gasparilla festivities go on sale Friday
Pirates will soon be invading Tampa once more. After the 2021 Gasparilla parades were canceled due to the pandemic, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla is getting swashbucklers excited for their triumphant return by announcing the early sale of tickets to next year's festivities, beginning Friday, July 23.
Pirates will soon be invading Tampa once more. After the 2021 Gasparilla parades were canceled due to the pandemic, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla is getting swashbucklers excited for their triumphant return by announcing the early sale of tickets to next year's festivities, beginning Friday, July 23.
Gaze at the stars while beating the heat at Saunders Planetarium
At the Saunders Planetarium at MOSI, you can see the stars, the planets and so much more -- even during the day -- without a worry about the weather.
At the Saunders Planetarium at MOSI, you can see the stars, the planets and so much more -- even during the day -- without a worry about the weather.
Jesuit student turns class project into $10,000 fundraiser to help El Salvador community farm year-round
When Jesuit student Max Jeffrey learned about El Salvador’s struggles with food and crime by writing a class paper, he decided to start a fundraiser to build greenhouses and a water tank irrigation system to help its citizens.
When Jesuit student Max Jeffrey learned about El Salvador’s struggles with food and crime by writing a class paper, he decided to start a fundraiser to build greenhouses and a water tank irrigation system to help its citizens.
More than 1,000 volunteers stuff 30,000 backpacks for Bay Area children in need
More than 1,000 volunteers filled 30,000 backpacks with school supplies, including hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens and pencils and more, for children in need at Amalie Arena on Saturday.
More than 1,000 volunteers filled 30,000 backpacks with school supplies, including hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens and pencils and more, for children in need at Amalie Arena on Saturday.
Tampa mayor joins thousands of protesters at Al Lopez Park in support of Cuban citizens
Several thousand people came together at Al Lopez Park in Tampa Saturday to condemn the Cuban government and call for freedom and justice on the island.
Several thousand people came together at Al Lopez Park in Tampa Saturday to condemn the Cuban government and call for freedom and justice on the island.
Plant City man turns himself in following fatal hit-and-run crash
Brock Case, 18, turned himself in to authorities hours after hitting and killing a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Brock Case, 18, turned himself in to authorities hours after hitting and killing a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
‘This is a matter of faith’: Father describes ‘miraculous’ recovery after trying to save kids from rip current
When Vitelio and his family went to the east coast of Florida for the Fourth of July holiday, he never imagined he would end up unconscious in the hospital for three days after trying to save his children from strong rip currents in Daytona Beach.
When Vitelio and his family went to the east coast of Florida for the Fourth of July holiday, he never imagined he would end up unconscious in the hospital for three days after trying to save his children from strong rip currents in Daytona Beach.
Biden to host Super Bowl champs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday
President Joe Biden will celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl title when the team visits the White House on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl title when the team visits the White House on Tuesday.
HCSO searching for man suspected of killing 1 at Willow Brook Apartments
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for Katrell Hubbard, 25, who they say was involved in a homicide at the Willow Brook Apartments July 9.
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for Katrell Hubbard, 25, who they say was involved in a homicide at the Willow Brook Apartments July 9.