Tampa pediatric nurse, mother of 3, dies from COVID-19
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Wine-fueled restoration planned for historic west Tampa cigar factory
An historic Tampa landmark is about to make a big comeback. But instead of cigars, wine and pizza will be on the menu.
An historic Tampa landmark is about to make a big comeback. But instead of cigars, wine and pizza will be on the menu.
After red tide bloom, more homeowners considering 'green' fertilizers
This summer's massive red tide bloom has many homeowners thinking about the size of their environmental footprint, especially when it comes to lawn fertilizers that feed algae blooms.
This summer's massive red tide bloom has many homeowners thinking about the size of their environmental footprint, especially when it comes to lawn fertilizers that feed algae blooms.
Divine intervention brought together owners of 'Flower Crown Kombucha' taproom
Located in Tampa Heights, Flower Crown Kombucha is where experimentation takes place and delicious kombucha flavors are produced.
Located in Tampa Heights, Flower Crown Kombucha is where experimentation takes place and delicious kombucha flavors are produced.
Wet road blamed in I-275 truck crash
A beer truck crash bottled up traffic along Interstate 275 Monday evening.
A beer truck crash bottled up traffic along Interstate 275 Monday evening.
Tampa Bay True Crime Series: The shooting death of Bradley Hulett
More than a year after Bradley Hulett’s death, a surprising revelation involving Bradley's little sister, Ava, could shake up the case.
More than a year after Bradley Hulett’s death, a surprising revelation involving Bradley's little sister, Ava, could shake up the case.
Family holds vigil for 4-year-old killed when bullet pierced car she was riding in
Family and friends are devastated as they grieve Sunni Bell. Someone fired at the vehicle the little girl was in, driving along Hillsborough Ave., Sunday night.
Family and friends are devastated as they grieve Sunni Bell. Someone fired at the vehicle the little girl was in, driving along Hillsborough Ave., Sunday night.
Tampa man released from jail 31 years after misidentification leads to wrongful conviction
Tony Hopps was released from prison after 31 years behind bars when an investigation uncovered new evidence showing he was wrongfully convicted.
Tony Hopps was released from prison after 31 years behind bars when an investigation uncovered new evidence showing he was wrongfully convicted.
Driver may use 'stand-your-ground' defense for shooting that killed 52-year-old
No one knows why Freddy Hernandez got out of his car at the intersection of Waters Avenue and East Anderson Road in Tampa on the night of June 10, but the decision would be fatal.
No one knows why Freddy Hernandez got out of his car at the intersection of Waters Avenue and East Anderson Road in Tampa on the night of June 10, but the decision would be fatal.
Tampa opens COVID-19 vaccine site at Lee Davis Community Center
A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
Former State Department contractor writes recommendation letters for Afghans seeking asylum
George Brooks helped teach Afghans how to build schools and office buildings. He developed close relationships with several translators who are now in danger and trying to escape the violence.
George Brooks helped teach Afghans how to build schools and office buildings. He developed close relationships with several translators who are now in danger and trying to escape the violence.
Child hospitalizations hit pandemic record
The positivity rate for new COVID-19 cases in children 12 and under is 23%, according to recent data from the Florida Department of Health and medical experts are blaming the delta variant.
The positivity rate for new COVID-19 cases in children 12 and under is 23%, according to recent data from the Florida Department of Health and medical experts are blaming the delta variant.
When -- and how -- the pandemic could become endemic
The vaccines are expected to help put the world on track to a sense of normal again and push COVID-19 into the background, but plenty of people want to know exactly when the pandemic will end.
The vaccines are expected to help put the world on track to a sense of normal again and push COVID-19 into the background, but plenty of people want to know exactly when the pandemic will end.
Port Tampa Bay ready for cruises to sail in October
Port Tampa Bay is preparing for cruises to set sail this October, just as a judge said cruise lines are allowed to require proof passengers have been vaccinated.
Port Tampa Bay is preparing for cruises to set sail this October, just as a judge said cruise lines are allowed to require proof passengers have been vaccinated.
As 'stellar probationer,' teen's killer no longer has to report to probation officer
One of the two men convicted of killing and robbing 18-year-old Eric Harris before setting his body on fire in 2003, was back in court Friday, asking a judge to cut his probation short.
One of the two men convicted of killing and robbing 18-year-old Eric Harris before setting his body on fire in 2003, was back in court Friday, asking a judge to cut his probation short.
USF documents historic Tampa with innovative laser scanner technology
The Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information at USF uses laser scanners and other digital equipment to make detailed images of threatened and historical sites around the world.
The Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information at USF uses laser scanners and other digital equipment to make detailed images of threatened and historical sites around the world.
Vaccine-wary Floridians line up for monoclonal antibody treatment after testing positive for virus
One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.
One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.
Black Cemetery Network tracking lost African American graves across the country
A new national center for information on African American cemeteries that were covered over by buildings or parking lots is working to document and honor Florida's lost Black Cemeteries.
A new national center for information on African American cemeteries that were covered over by buildings or parking lots is working to document and honor Florida's lost Black Cemeteries.
Long lines form at Bay Area COVID-19 testing sites as demand jumps
If you need to get tested for COVID-19, put aside some extra time. You can expect to see long lines at many walk-up test sites across Tampa Bay.
If you need to get tested for COVID-19, put aside some extra time. You can expect to see long lines at many walk-up test sites across Tampa Bay.
Struggling with days-long quarantines, parents hope mask mandate gets kids back in class
Three days after her first-day-of-school photo was taken, Ashley Meyer’s daughter Hazel found herself in quarantine, one of 13,485 Hillsborough students and employees stuck at home.
Three days after her first-day-of-school photo was taken, Ashley Meyer’s daughter Hazel found herself in quarantine, one of 13,485 Hillsborough students and employees stuck at home.