COVID-19 vaccination campaigns not targeting Generation Z as virus surges among age group
Recent polls show useful facts and information about COVID-19 vaccines aren’t reaching Gen Z, and researchers said that plays into why a growing number of 18 to 24-year-olds say they are more likely to skip the vaccine.
Recent polls show useful facts and information about COVID-19 vaccines aren’t reaching Gen Z, and researchers said that plays into why a growing number of 18 to 24-year-olds say they are more likely to skip the vaccine.
'Attack-resistant door' stands up to bullets and baseball bats, but may be no match for school budgets
A Tampa-based company is working on a product aimed at saving lives in the event of another school shooting.
A Tampa-based company is working on a product aimed at saving lives in the event of another school shooting.
Meals on Wheels adding vaccine to the menu for homebound Floridians
Many Florida residents are homebound and unable to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But volunteers with Meals on Wheels are trying to change that.
Many Florida residents are homebound and unable to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But volunteers with Meals on Wheels are trying to change that.
What happens to ‘insane’ man accused of intentionally killing Tampa father bike riding with 2 kids?
A judge will decide where Mikese Morse will be placed after the prosecution and defense agreed to find him guilty by reason of insanity.
A judge will decide where Mikese Morse will be placed after the prosecution and defense agreed to find him guilty by reason of insanity.
Cross-country team puts shelter dogs on track for brighter future
Tampa's Steinbrenner High School Boys Cross Country Team takes shelter dogs from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to Al Lopez Park for some exercise and a change of scenery.
Tampa's Steinbrenner High School Boys Cross Country Team takes shelter dogs from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to Al Lopez Park for some exercise and a change of scenery.
Students get experience in virtual production at cutting-edge Tampa studio
A partnership between the University of Tampa and Diamond View Studios' sister company, Vū, will be opening up opportunities for students as they get hands-on experience towards their future careers.
A partnership between the University of Tampa and Diamond View Studios' sister company, Vū, will be opening up opportunities for students as they get hands-on experience towards their future careers.
Bay Area Afghanistan veterans recall painful war
Almost from the moment the Twin Towers fell, Col. DJ Reyes, Sgt. John Ubaldi, and Sgt. Ryan Cobin knew they would either be needed in Afghanistan -- or they would insist on going.
Almost from the moment the Twin Towers fell, Col. DJ Reyes, Sgt. John Ubaldi, and Sgt. Ryan Cobin knew they would either be needed in Afghanistan -- or they would insist on going.
Doctors say adverse reactions to Johnson & Johnson shot are rare
Adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, but after six people reported having blood clots after having the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S. and with AstraZeneca in Europe, the FDA has put a pause on administering the shots stateside.
Adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, but after six people reported having blood clots after having the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S. and with AstraZeneca in Europe, the FDA has put a pause on administering the shots stateside.
With 1,000 potential job cuts looming, teachers and parents demand answers
Dozens of parents and teachers spoke out at Tuesday’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting. They are concerned the 1,000 positions on the chopping block due to a massive budget shortfall will have a lasting impact.
Dozens of parents and teachers spoke out at Tuesday’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting. They are concerned the 1,000 positions on the chopping block due to a massive budget shortfall will have a lasting impact.
Robinson flag football excited to be back in playoffs
Over the better part of a decade, the Robinson High School has established themselves as a Florida flag football powerhouse. The Knights have won five state championships since 2014.
Over the better part of a decade, the Robinson High School has established themselves as a Florida flag football powerhouse. The Knights have won five state championships since 2014.
Hit-and-run driver's sentence includes 50 hours of service at trauma hospital
Nearly three years after a hit-and-run crash killed Johnny Arrington as he rode his bike along 78th Street in Tampa, the case is finally being resolved.
Nearly three years after a hit-and-run crash killed Johnny Arrington as he rode his bike along 78th Street in Tampa, the case is finally being resolved.
Florida suspending Johnson & Johnson vaccine shots until further notice, DeSantis says
After federal health officials recommending putting the pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state will follow suit.
After federal health officials recommending putting the pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state will follow suit.
Gandy extension of Selmon Expressway to open Monday
The Gandy extension of the Selmon Expressway will be opening soon. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority says the elevated Selmon West Extension will open Monday, April 19.
The Gandy extension of the Selmon Expressway will be opening soon. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority says the elevated Selmon West Extension will open Monday, April 19.
Bomb squad, hazmat respond after truck crashes into Tampa home
Police say the bomb squad and Tampa Fire Rescue's hazmat team are responding after a car crashed into a home.
Police say the bomb squad and Tampa Fire Rescue's hazmat team are responding after a car crashed into a home.
Manatee deaths prompts 'unusual mortality event' investigations
Manatees are dying across Florida at an alarming rate. In just the first three months of the year, more than 600 have been killed -- nearly seven manatee deaths a day, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Manatees are dying across Florida at an alarming rate. In just the first three months of the year, more than 600 have been killed -- nearly seven manatee deaths a day, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
New wave of COVID-19 cases in race with first wave of vaccines
Vaccines brought good news in the form of a dropping death rate, but health experts are worried that enough people younger than 55 are not getting vaccinated to really turn the tides on the virus.
Vaccines brought good news in the form of a dropping death rate, but health experts are worried that enough people younger than 55 are not getting vaccinated to really turn the tides on the virus.
Valrico man gets 2 years in prison for killing woman during foreplay
Prosecutors say Andrew Shinault was high on meth when he decided to use his loaded gun during foreplay with his girlfriend Paloma. The gun went off, and she died.
Prosecutors say Andrew Shinault was high on meth when he decided to use his loaded gun during foreplay with his girlfriend Paloma. The gun went off, and she died.
City hopes construction apprenticeships usher in new generation of builders
With construction booming in Tampa, city leaders are pushing for apprenticeships to be part of the equation.
With construction booming in Tampa, city leaders are pushing for apprenticeships to be part of the equation.
Small horses can provide big boost to patients of all ages
Hold Our Horses is a non-profit which provides therapy through miniature horses. The goal of these specially trained animals is to provide a boost of encouragement.
Hold Our Horses is a non-profit which provides therapy through miniature horses. The goal of these specially trained animals is to provide a boost of encouragement.
Woman, baby safe after being held hostage inside Tampa motel for hours
After gunfire and an attempted arson, a tense standoff that lasted for nearly nine hours at a Hillsborough Avenue motel ended with an "extremely agitated" man in custody, while a woman and her baby are safe.
After gunfire and an attempted arson, a tense standoff that lasted for nearly nine hours at a Hillsborough Avenue motel ended with an "extremely agitated" man in custody, while a woman and her baby are safe.