COVID-19 infections increasing in Bay Area hospitals

COVID-19 infections are trending up in Florida as the contagious delta strain of coronavirus spreads, and Tampa Bay area doctors said they’re seeing more people coming to the hospital with the virus. 

President offers congratulations as city details Lightning boat parade plans

As city officials outline details for Monday’s championship parade, the president offered his compliments to the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.

Kitten season: Avoid ‘kit-napping,’ don’t assume a litter of kittens is abandoned

It's kitten season, meaning shelters like the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center need foster home and forever homes as the kitten population increases at the facility.

7 African penguins die at The Florida Aquarium

Seven African penguins have died at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa, officials at the facility confirmed Thursday.

‘He preyed on the huge hearts of dog lovers’: Former pet charity CEO pleads guilty to fraud

A man already on probation for stealing donations to a pet charity for his own use is headed to prison after pleading guilty to swindling a pet insurance company out of thousands of dollars.

Tampa Bay Lightning championship boat parade planned for Monday

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s championship boat parade will kick off at 11 a.m. Monday, sailing down the Hillsborough River before a "huge celebration” at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Here's the schedule and the route.

City councilman working 12-hour shift with firefighters at Tampa's busiest station

Tampa city councilman Luis Viera has been working for more than a year to ease the stress on the crews of Fire Station 13, a location plagued by nearly never-ending calls for service.

'Champa Bay' celebrates third pro title in less than a year

The Lightning won their second straight Stanley Cup title Wednesday night -- giving "Champa Bay" its third professional sports title in less than a year. "We wanted to win it in Game 4. It didn't work out," Steven Stamkos said. "Maybe it's a blessing in disguise we got to do it at home."

Lawyer: Family suing Tampa school for straying from 'conservative Catholic education'

A family is suing the Academy of Holy Names for breach of contract, saying their children didn't get the Catholic education as promised. The school says claims are false.

Body camera video shows man point gun at TPD officer before being shot

Body camera video from an officer-involved shooting July 4th weekend shows what happened before and after a man died from gunshot wounds.

In wake of January 6 riot, U.S. Capitol Police opens field office in Tampa

More than 500 people have been arrested since the U.S. Capitol was violently breached six months ago. Fifty-five of those arrested were from Florida and approximately a dozen called the Bay Area home, which is why the U.S. Capitol Police are opening a field office in Tampa.

Veteran's performance of national anthem becomes tradition at Amalie Arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning's national anthem singer has become a familiar face and voice around Tampa Bay. Other than the players, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey is now, arguably, the most popular person on the ice at Amalie Arena.

Bayshore Boulevard reopens after brief closure due to possibility of high tide, high winds

North Bayshore Blvd. has reopened between S. Rome Ave. and W. Swann Ave. after briefly closing Wednesday afternoon due to potential flooding from high tide and high winds from Elsa, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

With minimal damage reported, flood-prone communities watch water levels as Elsa makes landfall

As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.

Thousands without power as Elsa brings gusting winds, heavy rain overnight

Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.