Metropolitan Ministries serves 1,000 hot meals as Christmas begins across Tampa Bay
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Tampa Bay delivers supplies and love as Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
Benchmark Arena becomes Santa's workshop as volunteers assemble 1,000 bikes
Benchmark International Arena looked more like Santa’s workshop Tuesday as hundreds of volunteers packed the space for OnBikes’ annual "Santa’s Bike Shop."
Diver finds lost engagement ring after social media plea
The odds were stacked against a Sarasota woman and her husband, after her engagement ring was lost in the Gulf.
Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposal to protect puppies in Florida
Governor DeSantis introduced a statewide proposal to stop abusive animal practices, targeting dog breeders and puppy mills.
Last surviving member of the U.S. Army's 65th Infantry Division turns 100
Monday marked a milestone as a local World War II veteran turned 100.
Winter Village skating rink built with the help of Tampa Bay Lightning
Crews in downtown Tampa are getting an early start on winter this week as they begin building the Winter Village ice rink at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
ZooTampa shows off new Manatee Rescue Center
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is undergoing it's largest expansion ever with its Straz Family Manatee Rescue Center and ‘Florida Waters’ attraction.
Celebrating their big 100! Tampa's Progress Village honors two centenarians with a birthday celebration
Honorees Amanda Page and Lizzie Adkins marked their 100th birthday milestone with their Progress Village family.
Pinellas County Schools introduce their new science lab on wheels
A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County.
Bearss Groves Farm mourns the loss of giant pumpkin 'Jack'
Bearss Groves Farm has announced the loss of ‘Jack’, one of the two giant pumpkins that became the centerpiece of its fall festival.
The Straz Center hosts an Opera experience for local homeschoolers
Local homeschool students were given the opportunity to learn about opera with an interactive performance.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Bearss Groves saves annual Fall festival with giant 'twin pumpkins'
Bearss Groves, a historic Carrollwood farm and market, is continuing its long-standing “giant pumpkin" tradition, with help this year from a Wisconsin grower.
Nearly 8,500 Florida acres saved from development
The Florida Cabinet in Tallahassee approved two giant conservation projects in Hardee and Okeechobee Counties.
Tampa homeless shelter unveils new community center
City of Tampa officials joined Tampa Hope leaders Monday for the opening of their new community center just one year after breaking ground.
Clearwater police officer recognized for quick actions in high-stakes rescues
A 26-year-old Clearwater police officer is being recognized for his quick actions in two separate high-stakes rescues, both of which could have ended in tragedy.
100-year old dance instructor celebrated by City of Tampa
The City of Tampa is honoring the contributions of Judith Baizan. She's spent decades sharing her love of dance with seniors through the Parks and Recreation Department.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.