Sheriff: Suspect who beat, kidnapped woman arrested after more than a week on the run
Investigators say a man suspected of beating and kidnapping a woman in Seffner has been arrested after more than a week on the run.
Investigators say a man suspected of beating and kidnapping a woman in Seffner has been arrested after more than a week on the run.
Big Mike, beloved fixture in Bay Area nightlife, dies after battle with COVID-19
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
For the last 30 years, Michael Lewis has been a staple in the local live music scene, running the front door and security at concert venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The 58-year-old developed severe pneumonia after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and within a matter of days, he passed away.
Tampa doctor's collection of rare baseball cards could break auction records
Outside of his day job as a neurologist in Tampa, Dr. Thomas Newman had a secret passion. He was a baseball card collector, owning some of the rarest cards on Earth. Soon, new collectors will be able to share in it as well -- for a price.
Outside of his day job as a neurologist in Tampa, Dr. Thomas Newman had a secret passion. He was a baseball card collector, owning some of the rarest cards on Earth. Soon, new collectors will be able to share in it as well -- for a price.
Dry, windy conditions provide dangerous fuel for wildfires
It took fire crews hours last night to contain a fire that swelled to 125 acres Monday in southern Hillsborough County. Tuesday, smoke blanketed a large portion of Balm Riverview Road – the aftermath of the blaze fueled by a stagnant forecast.
It took fire crews hours last night to contain a fire that swelled to 125 acres Monday in southern Hillsborough County. Tuesday, smoke blanketed a large portion of Balm Riverview Road – the aftermath of the blaze fueled by a stagnant forecast.
Tampa woman, accused of drowning daughter, plans insanity defense
Investigators say Shakayla Denson dragged her 4-year-old daughter into the river in 2018 and let her drown. She was initially sent to state hospital for treatment but doctors have since found her competent to stand trial.
Investigators say Shakayla Denson dragged her 4-year-old daughter into the river in 2018 and let her drown. She was initially sent to state hospital for treatment but doctors have since found her competent to stand trial.
Pandemic packs even more cars onto Tampa's crowded roads
Traffic data shows 40 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas are more congested on weekday afternoons than they were before the pandemic and Tampa is near the top of the list, where vehicle trips are 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Traffic data shows 40 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas are more congested on weekday afternoons than they were before the pandemic and Tampa is near the top of the list, where vehicle trips are 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
With need expected to grow 500%, Meals On Wheels for Kids needs Bay Area volunteers
The pandemic left a lot of people struggling to fulfill basic needs like putting food on the table. But one group that had a really tough time with food insecurity in the Bay Area was children.
The pandemic left a lot of people struggling to fulfill basic needs like putting food on the table. But one group that had a really tough time with food insecurity in the Bay Area was children.
Balm Riverview brush fire contained after growing to 125 acres
A brush fire in Lithia has spread to 125 acres and is 80% contained, according to the Florida Fire Service in Lakeland. The fire has threatened power lines and two structures.
A brush fire in Lithia has spread to 125 acres and is 80% contained, according to the Florida Fire Service in Lakeland. The fire has threatened power lines and two structures.
Darius Rucker to headline Tampa Pig Jig this October
Three-time Grammy award winner Darius Rucker is headed for the Bay Area this October. The Tampa Pig Jig just announced he’ll be the headliner for this year's event.
Three-time Grammy award winner Darius Rucker is headed for the Bay Area this October. The Tampa Pig Jig just announced he’ll be the headliner for this year's event.
2,482 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 19 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,482 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,292,004.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,482 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,292,004.
84-year-old woman hit, killed while running across I-275, troopers say
An 84-year-old woman was killed Saturday night after being hit by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An 84-year-old woman was killed Saturday night after being hit by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Iconic work of artist Jasper Johns on display in Tampa
The largest exhibit of Jasper Johns artwork in Florida is on display at the Tampa Museum of Art until September 5.
The largest exhibit of Jasper Johns artwork in Florida is on display at the Tampa Museum of Art until September 5.
Relaxed mask guidelines met with mixed emotions
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines on masks, saying fully vaccinated people can safely be indoors and in crowds without a face covering, many people have reacted with mixed emotions.
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines on masks, saying fully vaccinated people can safely be indoors and in crowds without a face covering, many people have reacted with mixed emotions.
Businesses rely on honor system as vaccinated individuals ditch their masks
Since the CDC’s major update on Thursday, stating that vaccinated individuals no longer needed to mask up in most indoor settings, things have started to change.
Since the CDC’s major update on Thursday, stating that vaccinated individuals no longer needed to mask up in most indoor settings, things have started to change.
3,319 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 56 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,319 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,289,522.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,319 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,289,522.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island not requiring masks for fully vaccinated guests
Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will no longer require guests to wear a face-covering while inside the theme parks if they are fully vaccinated. Employees, however, are still required to wear a mask.
Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will no longer require guests to wear a face-covering while inside the theme parks if they are fully vaccinated. Employees, however, are still required to wear a mask.
Pets adopted during pandemic are being surrendered at Seminole shelter as people head back to work
While FLUFF Animal Rescue in Seminole is seeing two to three animals a day being surrendered compared to their normal one to two pets per week, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay says adoptions are up.
While FLUFF Animal Rescue in Seminole is seeing two to three animals a day being surrendered compared to their normal one to two pets per week, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay says adoptions are up.
Herd immunity is on the horizon but how we reach it is up to those not yet vaccinated
The CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated people may give people without the shot the wrong sign to take off their masks too, so scientists shared what the guidance means for reaching herd immunity.
The CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated people may give people without the shot the wrong sign to take off their masks too, so scientists shared what the guidance means for reaching herd immunity.
Tourism hits records as Tampa Bay area rebounds from pandemic
Every time someone stays at a hotel, 6% of the bill goes right back into the local economy, and the revenue from that tax broke records in March, according to St. Pete-Clearwater.
Every time someone stays at a hotel, 6% of the bill goes right back into the local economy, and the revenue from that tax broke records in March, according to St. Pete-Clearwater.
Paddlers take to the water for 24 hours to raise money for families impacted by cancer
A relay-style paddle will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday on the Hillsborough River to raise money for families fighting cancer.
A relay-style paddle will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday on the Hillsborough River to raise money for families fighting cancer.