Tampa firefighters asking for help to end the ‘Nightmare on Annie Street’

The head of the Tampa Firefighters Union says the department has a lot of needs in a lot of areas, but the most acute need is at Fire Station 13.

3,987 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 29 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,987 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,008,349.

Hundreds line up to get COVID-19 vaccine outside Tampa food bank

Hundreds of people waited for their COVID-19 vaccine at the Feeding Tampa Bay parking lot Saturday morning, one day after the governor announced Florida will lower the vaccine age requirement.

Florida’s coronavirus cases exceeds 2 million after adding 5,105 new cases Saturday; 62 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,105 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,004,362.

Grab a pint with your pooch at Seminole Heights dog park and bar

A Seminole Heights dog park and bar is giving dogs and their owners a place to unwind, one sip and game of catch at a time. 

Man hit, killed trying to cross I-4

A man was killed Friday night while trying to cross Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

TPD: 1 killed following altercation at Tampa hookah lounge 

One person was killed early Saturday morning after being shot outside the Flow Hookah Lounge located at 2313 Waters Ave. West in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.

University of Tampa seniors plan alternative, in-person graduation ceremony

It’s not the send-off they expected. Graduating seniors and their families were disappointed to learn May commencement at the University of Tampa will be virtual, again.

Tampa WWE stars to serve as Wrestlemania 37 hosts

Tickets for Wrestlemania 37 in Tampa went on sale Friday. WWE superstar Drew McIntyre says the event in Tampa will be electric, thanks to the first live crowd since the pandemic began. 

Judge considers how much each jury will hear in Seminole Heights killing cases

Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Samantha Ward made the decision to hold four trials for accused Seminole Heights killer Howell Trae Donaldson and now she has to decide whether the four juries will hear testimony and evidence related to the other cases.

Planning to travel internationally may require vaccine passport

More people are getting on planes this spring, and even anticipating summer travel, now that access to the COVID-19 vaccine spreading, but before you get on that plane, you may need to prove your vaccination and health status with a vaccine passport.

Exhibit showcases Booker T. Washington's little-known visit to Tampa

Charles McGraw Grough, an associate professor of history at the University of Tampa, took a look at an important era in Tampa. His research is now a new exhibit on Booker T. Washington at the Henry B. Plant Museum. 

Judge to decide sanity, next steps for man accused of purposely killing man biking with sons

Two weeks after the defense and state's court-appointed doctors agreed to allow Mikese Morse to be found not guilty by reason of insanity, Morse waived his right to a jury trial.

BayCare staff livestream baby's birth so new dad can watch

Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.

Tampa police searching for missing, endangered 91-year-old man

Tampa police are asking for help locating Carmelo Morales, 91, who wandered away from his home located in the 8600 block of N. Semmes St. around 9 a.m. Thursday.

One dead, one injured after Ruskin shooting

Deputies are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured.

Tampa officer fires weapon at man armed with long gun

Tampa police are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving a man armed with what they called a "long gun."

Upcoming Netflix show brings 'Selling Sunset' format to Ybor City

Show and tell is the name of the game for real estate agents like Ali St. Cyr. That's why she was thrilled to hear Netflix has ordered a still-unnamed reality show featuring Ybor City realtor Sharelle Rosado and her team of eager agents.