Hackman died at age 95 at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after transitioning from an Oscar-winning career in film to a life in retirement of painting, writing novels and collecting. Full story >> https://wfts.tv/3L8oS8V
Roughly one million federal employees are estimated to be going without pay during the shutdown. Now, many are expecting to miss the first full paycheck since the shutdown began.
Feeding Tampa Bay has expanded its operations to help government workers, airport employees, and military contractors who are missing paychecks due to the ongoing government shutdown.
FHP said a 34-year-old man from Hialeah struck and killed a 7-year-old who was crossing the street. Two other children, ages 11 and 8, were also hit but suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died. She was 100.
Brick City Eatery in Lutz wants you to eat pizza and love the Tampa Bay Lightning. Owner Steve Parisi even named his pizza oven after Bolts legend Pat "the Big Rig" Maroon.
U.S. forecasters issued a hurricane warning for Jamaica Saturday as Storm Melissa reached hurricane strength, threatening catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean.
The feature, called "Face Check," was first tested in select markets earlier this year. It requires users to confirm their identity by taking real-time video selfies, which are then compared to existing profile photos using AI-powered facial matching technology. https://wfts.tv/4htp0fq
The Walt Disney Company announced its initiative "Disney Celebrates America" ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary of gaining independence. The initiative consists of ongoing shows and events to recognize America and honor veterans. Read here >> https://wfts.tv/49esct5
A mother is grieving after her seven-year-old daughter was struck and killed by a driver in a truck last weekend. Tampa Bay 28's Julie Salomone spoke with Jessica Williams to find out more about the situation. Read here >> https://wfts.tv/4otKpY0
The footwear system remains in the testing phase and is designed to help runners and walkers move “a little bit” faster and farther with less effort, Nike said.
Months after our investigation exposed insurance companies systematically denying breast cancer patients coverage, a Florida Congresswoman files federal legislation to protect patients.
The idea behind Drug Take Back Day is to give people the chance to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription medications and help prevent misuse.
Tracy Carathanasis told Tampa Bay 28’s Mary O’Connell how losing her son to an accidental overdose drives her mission to raise awareness about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Full story >> https://wfts.tv/47FNjU3
Tampa Bay 28’s Erik Waxler asked William McCaw how restoring Zephyrhills’ historic Home Theater is set to bring new life to downtown. Full story >> https://wfts.tv/42Rzbo8
Tampa Bay 28’s I-Team investigator Katie LaGrone's coverage of Rachel Roth McKnight and her battle to get insurance coverage helped inspire bipartisan legislation to protect breast cancer patients. Full story >> https://wfts.tv/47i4GdH
