Talented Tampa teen lands record deal – and it all started with a TikTok video
A Tampa teen is lighting up the internet with her voice.
A Tampa teen is lighting up the internet with her voice.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help 100,000 businesses keep doors open
Relief is on the way for 100,000 small businesses across the country with the launch of the Biden Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Relief is on the way for 100,000 small businesses across the country with the launch of the Biden Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Economic boom leads to shortages, inflation as Florida bounces back from pandemic
The economy is bouncing back quickly now that more people are getting vaccinated and returning to normalcy. But a quick economic boom could have some ramifications.
The economy is bouncing back quickly now that more people are getting vaccinated and returning to normalcy. But a quick economic boom could have some ramifications.
Van crashes into Fowler Ave. restaurant, injuring 5
At least five people are injured and one person is in the hospital after a van plowed through a Tampa restaurant. The crash happened at the First Watch on Fowler Avenue in Tampa around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
At least five people are injured and one person is in the hospital after a van plowed through a Tampa restaurant. The crash happened at the First Watch on Fowler Avenue in Tampa around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Tampa photography exhibit features candid family moments
Professional photographer Agueda Sanfiz is excited to be taking part in the documentary family photography exhibit called "Picture (I'm) Perfect" at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa.
Professional photographer Agueda Sanfiz is excited to be taking part in the documentary family photography exhibit called "Picture (I'm) Perfect" at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa.
Tampa aims for return of 'Honor to the Mothers of the World'
Outside a Tampa city warehouse, strapped in a crate, is an odd place to find a statue with a long history. Decades ago, families would come to the statue on Mother’s Day and lay flowers at her feet.
Outside a Tampa city warehouse, strapped in a crate, is an odd place to find a statue with a long history. Decades ago, families would come to the statue on Mother’s Day and lay flowers at her feet.
Hillsborough commissioners closer to adding penny transportation tax back to ballot
Commissioners will hold town hall meetings with hopes of putting a new penny sales tax on the ballot in November 2022. It would replace the "all for transportation" tax that was struck down by the state Supreme Court.
Commissioners will hold town hall meetings with hopes of putting a new penny sales tax on the ballot in November 2022. It would replace the "all for transportation" tax that was struck down by the state Supreme Court.
Hillsborough extends COVID-19 state of emergency without mask mandate
Wednesday’s vote has no impact on the county’s mask mandates or social distancing regulations; commissioners were clear that the governor said those are no longer allowed.
Wednesday’s vote has no impact on the county’s mask mandates or social distancing regulations; commissioners were clear that the governor said those are no longer allowed.
DeSantis: Firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs to receive $1,000 bonuses this summer
On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he put $1,000 bonuses for all sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs into Florida’s budget.
On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he put $1,000 bonuses for all sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs into Florida’s budget.
Live music comes to downtown Tampa for 21st Annual Black Heritage Festival
Live music is coming to Downtown Tampa on Mother’s Day weekend.
Live music is coming to Downtown Tampa on Mother’s Day weekend.
Easing restrictions before everyone is vaccinated could backfire, experts warn
With Florida’s COVID-19 restrictions now out the door, some public health experts are concerned about potential fallout from easing up too soon before enough people are vaccinated.
With Florida’s COVID-19 restrictions now out the door, some public health experts are concerned about potential fallout from easing up too soon before enough people are vaccinated.
Pfizer on verge of vaccine authorization for 12- to 15-year-olds
Plant City High School student Emmitt Allen can hardly wait for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which may be on the verge of becoming available to young people, ages 12 to 15.
Plant City High School student Emmitt Allen can hardly wait for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which may be on the verge of becoming available to young people, ages 12 to 15.
Teen to become youngest USF graduate
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Hillsborough schools superintendent agrees to improve his performance
The Hillsborough County School Board and Superintendent Addison Davis agreed Tuesday on a plan for Davis to improve his performance from harsh criticism from some employees.
The Hillsborough County School Board and Superintendent Addison Davis agreed Tuesday on a plan for Davis to improve his performance from harsh criticism from some employees.
From lumber to gas to groceries, prices are higher than before with no end in sight
Gas is up 22%. Groceries are up 3%. Lumber and building materials are soaring. Economists say the markets will level off at some point, but no time soon.
Gas is up 22%. Groceries are up 3%. Lumber and building materials are soaring. Economists say the markets will level off at some point, but no time soon.
Columbia's general manager reflects on more than 50-year career at legacy restaurant
He's as much of a staple at Florida's oldest restaurant, Columbia in Ybor City, as the establishment's famous 1905 salad. General Manager George Guito has been devoted to the historic restaurant for more than half a century, since 1962.
He's as much of a staple at Florida's oldest restaurant, Columbia in Ybor City, as the establishment's famous 1905 salad. General Manager George Guito has been devoted to the historic restaurant for more than half a century, since 1962.
Trucking industry in desperate need of drivers
If you're looking for a job, you should know the trucking industry is desperate for drivers right now. The need is so dire a shortage of tanker-truck drivers could have some gas stations running on empty this summer.
If you're looking for a job, you should know the trucking industry is desperate for drivers right now. The need is so dire a shortage of tanker-truck drivers could have some gas stations running on empty this summer.
Tampa Bay travel industry holding job fair ahead of expected rush of tourists
Restrictions dropping around the country have people packing their bags for a summer vacation, and Tampa Bay’s airports are hiring to help meet the demand.
Restrictions dropping around the country have people packing their bags for a summer vacation, and Tampa Bay’s airports are hiring to help meet the demand.
Driver accused of killing cousin in DUI crash to remain in jail
Court documents show Jennifer Carvajal, 24, was going 111 miles per hour just before she lost control and the car she was driving went airborne.
Court documents show Jennifer Carvajal, 24, was going 111 miles per hour just before she lost control and the car she was driving went airborne.
Bay Area performer finds new passion in teaching after pandemic forced her off the stage
For more than a year, the lights have been off and performers have been out of work at theaters across the country.
For more than a year, the lights have been off and performers have been out of work at theaters across the country.