Tampa's father-daughter firefighting rescue team
Lauren Glanton has become the first daughter to follow in her father’s footsteps in the department’s more-than-100-year history. There have been dozens of sons who have followed their fathers, but none like Lauren.
Lauren Glanton has become the first daughter to follow in her father’s footsteps in the department’s more-than-100-year history. There have been dozens of sons who have followed their fathers, but none like Lauren.
After rejecting plea deal, accused killer fails to show up for trial
Joseph Obregon was in court last week, anxiously waiting for his case to be called. Minutes later in front of a Tampa judge, he announced he would pass on a 10-to-15-year plea deal offered by prosecutors and said he was going to trial.
Joseph Obregon was in court last week, anxiously waiting for his case to be called. Minutes later in front of a Tampa judge, he announced he would pass on a 10-to-15-year plea deal offered by prosecutors and said he was going to trial.
Tampa electronics recycling company provides computer technology to next generation
eSmart Recycling provides good, affordable computers to non-profits so children, who may not otherwise have access to technology, are able to benefit.
eSmart Recycling provides good, affordable computers to non-profits so children, who may not otherwise have access to technology, are able to benefit.
NFL legends get behind vaccination push
Earl Christy was part of the New York Jets team that won Super Bowl III, the one where Joe Namath famously guaranteed victory. Friday, Christy used his platform as an NFL alumnus to encourage others to get the vaccine.
Earl Christy was part of the New York Jets team that won Super Bowl III, the one where Joe Namath famously guaranteed victory. Friday, Christy used his platform as an NFL alumnus to encourage others to get the vaccine.
FHP: 1 killed in fiery crash on Veterans Expressway
One person was killed Friday afternoon after crashing into a tractor-trailer on the Veterans Expressway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One person was killed Friday afternoon after crashing into a tractor-trailer on the Veterans Expressway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Family hopes to save life's work of Hillsborough County master gardener
A Hillsborough County woman spent decades growing a lush tropical garden. However, she passed away this summer, and now the two-acre property’s future is uncertain.
A Hillsborough County woman spent decades growing a lush tropical garden. However, she passed away this summer, and now the two-acre property’s future is uncertain.
Fourth trial underway as amputee continues quest for compensation
Holding back tears, 49-year-old Lisa-Maria Carter says she went in for a routine surgery 10 years ago and left the hospital without arms and legs.
Holding back tears, 49-year-old Lisa-Maria Carter says she went in for a routine surgery 10 years ago and left the hospital without arms and legs.
Tampa Riverwalk to expand to west side of waterway
Tampa's Riverwalk is an iconic part of the city's downtown and soon the west side of the river will have its own stretch of pedestrian pathway to Tampa Bay.
Tampa's Riverwalk is an iconic part of the city's downtown and soon the west side of the river will have its own stretch of pedestrian pathway to Tampa Bay.
Tampa police officer dies from COVID-19 complications
The Tampa Police Department announced that an officer died following complications from COVID-19. Officer Matthew Coleman passed away at the age of 37.
The Tampa Police Department announced that an officer died following complications from COVID-19. Officer Matthew Coleman passed away at the age of 37.
Florida tops country for COVID-19 nursing home deaths: report
A new report from AARP on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday found Florida leads the country for the most deaths from the virus among nursing home residents and staff.
A new report from AARP on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday found Florida leads the country for the most deaths from the virus among nursing home residents and staff.
FHP: Vehicle that hit, killed Pasco County woman located; driver still unknown
The Florida Highway Patrol says the vehicle that hit and killed a woman walking on Hillsborough Avenue Saturday has been found just blocks from where the crash happened.
The Florida Highway Patrol says the vehicle that hit and killed a woman walking on Hillsborough Avenue Saturday has been found just blocks from where the crash happened.
Children may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is planning to submit data regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and children by the end of the month and barring anything unforeseen, Dr. Michael Teng with USF believes the FDA could give approval under an Emergency Use Authorization around Halloween.
Pfizer is planning to submit data regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and children by the end of the month and barring anything unforeseen, Dr. Michael Teng with USF believes the FDA could give approval under an Emergency Use Authorization around Halloween.
Environmental Education program helps Hillsborough County students get back to nature
Since 1969 more than 328,006 grade-school students in Hillsborough County schools have experienced Nature’s Classroom, an outdoor environmental education program located on 365 acres of land along the Hillsborough River.
Since 1969 more than 328,006 grade-school students in Hillsborough County schools have experienced Nature’s Classroom, an outdoor environmental education program located on 365 acres of land along the Hillsborough River.
Woman allegedly caught on camera looting Tampa CVS during riot to receive probation, mental health treatment
Promise Goodwine, who prosecutors say was caught on camera looting a CVS during a 2020 riot in Tampa cut a deal with the state to receive probation while a mental health court division evaluates her and determines a treatment plan going forward.
Promise Goodwine, who prosecutors say was caught on camera looting a CVS during a 2020 riot in Tampa cut a deal with the state to receive probation while a mental health court division evaluates her and determines a treatment plan going forward.
Big Ray's Fish Camp sinks heart and soul into each seafood dish
The owner of Big Ray's Fish Camp grew up fishing with his grandfather, not far from where his restaurant today stands.
The owner of Big Ray's Fish Camp grew up fishing with his grandfather, not far from where his restaurant today stands.
COVID-19 hospitalizations dropping in Florida
The number of people ending up in Florida’s hospitals with COVID-19 continues to drop this week, and that’s good news not just for strained staff but also patients who had elective procedures put on hold.
The number of people ending up in Florida’s hospitals with COVID-19 continues to drop this week, and that’s good news not just for strained staff but also patients who had elective procedures put on hold.
Tampa rejects developer's plan to take down South Tampa grand oaks
Tree advocates fighting a developer to save two grand oak trees from being chopped down were handed a win Tuesday night. The city of Tampa rejected plans to cut them down as part of a new townhome development.
Tree advocates fighting a developer to save two grand oak trees from being chopped down were handed a win Tuesday night. The city of Tampa rejected plans to cut them down as part of a new townhome development.
Tech company hopes to solve water scarcity by turning air into H2O
A tech company moving to Tampa has a novel approach to solving global water scarcity.
A tech company moving to Tampa has a novel approach to solving global water scarcity.
City of Tampa opens portal, promising 72-hour turnaround time for most road repairs
The pandemic put a pause on fixing Tampa’s pothole problem. But now, a new initiative spearheaded by the city is promising to take your complaint at any hour of the day, and address it within three days.
The pandemic put a pause on fixing Tampa’s pothole problem. But now, a new initiative spearheaded by the city is promising to take your complaint at any hour of the day, and address it within three days.
Hillsborough County offers $500, extra vacation days as incentives for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
County Administrator Bonnie Wise sent out an email Monday to employees, offering two extra "vaccine incentive leave" days as well as $500 as a "vaccination incentive" to those who show proof of vaccination.
County Administrator Bonnie Wise sent out an email Monday to employees, offering two extra "vaccine incentive leave" days as well as $500 as a "vaccination incentive" to those who show proof of vaccination.