Hillsborough High senior who broke Bolt record takes Olympic stage in 200m sprint
In June, Hillsborough High sprinter Erriyon Knighton broke Usain Bolt's 200m record for athletes under 18. Now he's stepping up to the line in Tokyo.
In June, Hillsborough High sprinter Erriyon Knighton broke Usain Bolt's 200m record for athletes under 18. Now he's stepping up to the line in Tokyo.
Cancelations continue for Spirit Airlines at Tampa International Airport
After a day when all Spirit flights were halted at Tampa International Airport, more cancellations were announced Tuesday.
After a day when all Spirit flights were halted at Tampa International Airport, more cancellations were announced Tuesday.
Tokyo Olympics: Tampa teen Erriyon Knighton wins semi-final heat, moves onto 200-meter finals
Hillsborough High's Erriyon Knighton finished first in the second heat of the men’s 200-meter run, allowing him to advance to the final. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old will run for gold.
Hillsborough High's Erriyon Knighton finished first in the second heat of the men’s 200-meter run, allowing him to advance to the final. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old will run for gold.
Rescued manatee being treated for red tide at ZooTampa
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
Florida healthcare industry grapples with how to reach unvaccinated workers
Hospitals in Tampa Bay said doctors are trying to reach the public about vaccines, but also – their own co-workers.
Hospitals in Tampa Bay said doctors are trying to reach the public about vaccines, but also – their own co-workers.
Parts shortage leaves some Floridians without A/C for months
"Plan ahead. It's hot. Be safe. Maybe even go out and buy a portable air conditioner just in case. It's always good to have one," an A/C repair specialist warned as parts are hard to come by.
"Plan ahead. It's hot. Be safe. Maybe even go out and buy a portable air conditioner just in case. It's always good to have one," an A/C repair specialist warned as parts are hard to come by.
Skeptical fishermen worry about future of the bay -- and their livelihoods
We don’t see dead fish near the mouth of the Alafia River as we did a month ago. But there’s a lot of frustration among fishermen who say the bay remains damaged. "The whole thing is a vicious cycle," one complained.
We don’t see dead fish near the mouth of the Alafia River as we did a month ago. But there’s a lot of frustration among fishermen who say the bay remains damaged. "The whole thing is a vicious cycle," one complained.
Tampa cultural arts center helps youth learn creative skills through free programs
Prodigy Cultural Arts is an after school program through the University Area CDC.
Prodigy Cultural Arts is an after school program through the University Area CDC.
Suspect shoots at Tampa officers as they respond to domestic dispute report, police say
As police responded to a reported domestic dispute in Tampa, they said a suspect fired shots in their direction.
As police responded to a reported domestic dispute in Tampa, they said a suspect fired shots in their direction.
HCSO welcomes third generation of family literally named for service
Becoming a deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office wasn't just a career choice for Reed Service, he was going into the family business.
Becoming a deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office wasn't just a career choice for Reed Service, he was going into the family business.
Meet the man behind the proposed Gasworx neighborhood
Graham Tyrrell is the senior vice president of Kettler Inc. and represents the master developer of Gas Works, a 50-acre neighborhood made up of residential, office and retail space that would fill in the area between Ybor City and the Channel District.
Graham Tyrrell is the senior vice president of Kettler Inc. and represents the master developer of Gas Works, a 50-acre neighborhood made up of residential, office and retail space that would fill in the area between Ybor City and the Channel District.
CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases
Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
Deputies arrest man accused of sexually assaulting woman walking home from nightclub
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elieser Alvarez Lima, 31, after they say he sexually battered a woman on the roadside as she was walking home early last Sunday morning.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elieser Alvarez Lima, 31, after they say he sexually battered a woman on the roadside as she was walking home early last Sunday morning.
Models show coming spike in Florida COVID-19 cases will far exceed January surge
Models show the wave could peak toward the end of August, with daily cases four times higher than the spike in January.
Models show the wave could peak toward the end of August, with daily cases four times higher than the spike in January.
ZooTampa is having a major baby boom
ZooTampa’s maternity ward is filling up. Guests can meet these new babies when they visit the zoo.
ZooTampa’s maternity ward is filling up. Guests can meet these new babies when they visit the zoo.
Publix requiring masks for employees regardless of vaccination status
Beginning August 2, all Publix employees will be required to wear a face-covering regardless of whether or not they have received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement on the grocery store's website.
Beginning August 2, all Publix employees will be required to wear a face-covering regardless of whether or not they have received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement on the grocery store's website.
'Onward and upward': Camp for military children continues after death of Bucs player, Vincent Jackson
The charity of a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, who died early this year, dedicated a day for children of military families to simply have fun.
The charity of a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, who died early this year, dedicated a day for children of military families to simply have fun.
After four decades, Kojak's House of Ribs will close in South Tampa
Since 1978, Kojak's House of Ribs has been serving up some of Tampa's most famous ribs -- and homemade sangria. This weekend, they will be shutting their doors to make way for a new apartment complex.
Since 1978, Kojak's House of Ribs has been serving up some of Tampa's most famous ribs -- and homemade sangria. This weekend, they will be shutting their doors to make way for a new apartment complex.
Tampa police arrest hit-and-run driver following deadly scooter crash
A 23-year-old was arrested after fleeing from an early-morning crash in Ybor City that killed one and seriously injured another, police said.
A 23-year-old was arrested after fleeing from an early-morning crash in Ybor City that killed one and seriously injured another, police said.
USF needs unvaccinated participants for new study on COVID transmission
If you are not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or just have not gotten around to it yet, researchers at USF Health can use your help. The university is taking part in a nationwide study evaluating infection and transmission of coronavirus in people ages 18 through 29.
If you are not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or just have not gotten around to it yet, researchers at USF Health can use your help. The university is taking part in a nationwide study evaluating infection and transmission of coronavirus in people ages 18 through 29.