Tampa doctor studying what's behind lung cancer in non-smokers
Cigarette smoking is still the greatest risk factor for lung cancer, but a growing share of cases is turning up in people who have never smoked. A Tampa doctor is trying to find out why.
Cigarette smoking is still the greatest risk factor for lung cancer, but a growing share of cases is turning up in people who have never smoked. A Tampa doctor is trying to find out why.
Man accused in deadly Alafia River boat crash wants to return to scene
Andrew Miltner, a man accused of operating a Jet Ski drunk and hitting and killing 12-year-old Jasina Campbell while she was tubing on the Alafia River, wants to return to the scene of the crime.
Andrew Miltner, a man accused of operating a Jet Ski drunk and hitting and killing 12-year-old Jasina Campbell while she was tubing on the Alafia River, wants to return to the scene of the crime.
As COVID-19 cases rise in schools, health officials say it’s going to get worse before it gets better
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
Tampa clinic is 1 of 2 in U.S. using bladeless, electron-beam therapy to treat skin cancer
Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.
Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.
BayCare pauses all elective surgeries in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk as COVID-19 cases increase
BayCare will pause elective surgeries and procedures at all of its hospitals in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties to reserve resources for severely ill patients and their immediate needs as cases of COVID-19 rise.
BayCare will pause elective surgeries and procedures at all of its hospitals in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties to reserve resources for severely ill patients and their immediate needs as cases of COVID-19 rise.
Cereal bar in Ybor City mixes classic titles in bowls and cocktails
At this Ybor City restaurant, cereal isn’t just for breakfast.
At this Ybor City restaurant, cereal isn’t just for breakfast.
USF enrolling Bay Area children as part of Moderna vaccine study
USF is enrolling Bay Area children in a study to test the efficacy, side effects and dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
USF is enrolling Bay Area children in a study to test the efficacy, side effects and dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Trio arrested after trying to hand out climate change pamphlets at Tampa high school
The school SRO tried to get the men to leave, but instead, they sat down in the dismissal traffic lane to block traffic in protest, according to TPD.
The school SRO tried to get the men to leave, but instead, they sat down in the dismissal traffic lane to block traffic in protest, according to TPD.
Tampa teens get hands-on leadership experience through Bank of America program
Four Bay Area students were selected to participate in the Bank of America Student Leader Program, which provides a paid internship at local non-profit organizations to help develop leadership skills.
Four Bay Area students were selected to participate in the Bank of America Student Leader Program, which provides a paid internship at local non-profit organizations to help develop leadership skills.
Tampa murder suspect to remain in jail after being caught with beer while out on bond
A Tampa man out on bond – accused of shooting another man 14 times – is back in jail after being caught holding a cup of beer, which is a violation of his bond agreement.
A Tampa man out on bond – accused of shooting another man 14 times – is back in jail after being caught holding a cup of beer, which is a violation of his bond agreement.
Full FDA approval of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine expected in September
Usually, full FDA approval takes 10 months. Pfizer-BioNTech submitted its application this summer for full approval and it’s being fast-tracked because of the pandemic.
Usually, full FDA approval takes 10 months. Pfizer-BioNTech submitted its application this summer for full approval and it’s being fast-tracked because of the pandemic.
University of Tampa to construct 105-foot-tall bell tower
It’s called Ars Sonora. The bell tower will be 105 feet tall with 63 bells, played with a piano-like keyboard. It’s the largest such musical sculpture in the world and not even a music professor knows exactly how it will sound.
It’s called Ars Sonora. The bell tower will be 105 feet tall with 63 bells, played with a piano-like keyboard. It’s the largest such musical sculpture in the world and not even a music professor knows exactly how it will sound.
Hillsborough still tracking mask opt-outs as students return to school
The district will send principals and teachers daily updates on which of their students submitted the “opt out” form. But if they see a child who isn’t on their list without a mask, they won’t initially enforce the mandate.
The district will send principals and teachers daily updates on which of their students submitted the “opt out” form. But if they see a child who isn’t on their list without a mask, they won’t initially enforce the mandate.
First day of school is here for many students across Bay Area
A lot of alarm clocks rang for the first time in months as students in nearly every Bay Area district returned to class Tuesday morning.
A lot of alarm clocks rang for the first time in months as students in nearly every Bay Area district returned to class Tuesday morning.
DeSantis continues bucking mask mandates; Castor urges vaccination for eligible kids
Gov. DeSantis continues to threaten action against schools that go against 'parents' rights' when it comes to masks.
Gov. DeSantis continues to threaten action against schools that go against 'parents' rights' when it comes to masks.
Handmade drink smokers take craft cocktails to a higher level
A Tampa-based company's hardwood cocktail smokers transform everything from spirits to charcuterie boards into smoky, flavorful masterpieces.
A Tampa-based company's hardwood cocktail smokers transform everything from spirits to charcuterie boards into smoky, flavorful masterpieces.
Tampa police find suspected driver in Saturday's deadly hit-and-run crash
Tampa police said they found the man behind the wheel of a pickup truck who fled after crashing into a pedestrian over the weekend. The pedestrian later died.
Tampa police said they found the man behind the wheel of a pickup truck who fled after crashing into a pedestrian over the weekend. The pedestrian later died.
USF's full in-person return: All students asked to wear masks
After a year of online learning and campus closures, the University of South Florida is preparing for a full in-person return.
After a year of online learning and campus closures, the University of South Florida is preparing for a full in-person return.
How to tell the difference between common childhood illnesses and COVID-19
As children return to classrooms this month, pediatricians said the symptoms of a common cold, allergies, flu or COVID-19 often overlap, making testing for the coronavirus important for parents to consider if their child gets sick.
As children return to classrooms this month, pediatricians said the symptoms of a common cold, allergies, flu or COVID-19 often overlap, making testing for the coronavirus important for parents to consider if their child gets sick.
Global report shows humans are 'unequivocally' contributing to climate warming
A new United Nations report on climate change attributes rising temperatures and extreme weather events to human behavior, reaffirming much of what scientists have been predicting about global warming.
A new United Nations report on climate change attributes rising temperatures and extreme weather events to human behavior, reaffirming much of what scientists have been predicting about global warming.