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Can Tampa Bay area hospitals handle rising COVID-19 case numbers?

As the number of COVID-19 cases spike after holiday travel, hospitals are preparing to admit more critical patients.

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How to save the most money shopping online this holiday season

You can stack sales, coupons and cashback to get the most bang for your buck.
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What you need to know for Friday, Nov. 27, 2020

Good morning Tampa Bay! Thanks for waking up with us on Brightside!
Brightside

What you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving Tampa Bay! Thanks for waking up on the Brightside with us.

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Hillsborough County

Deputies searching for shooter after 2 people hurt

Deputies said the two people who were shot also crashed into a tree.
Food

The C House offers the best cheesecake in Tampa Bay for 'Road to Gameday' Restaurant Week

Charming, classy and chic are three big C's that describe this hidden gem in Seminole Heights.

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VERIFY: Are 800 small businesses closing each day in the US?

One study says 800 small businesses are closing a day, but official numbers won't be known for some time. Here's what our VERIFY team found out.
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VERIFY: Do mask mandates and lockdowns help stop the spread of COVID-19?

Gov. Ron DeSantis made the two claims in his press conference about coronavirus in the state. It's the first time he addressed the rise in case numbers recently.