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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

New American impressionism exhibit opens at Tampa Museum of Art

A major new art exhibition is bringing the beauty and history of American Impressionism to downtown Tampa. The Tampa Museum of Art is unveiling In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, an expansive exhibit made possible by Bank of America’s "Art in our Communities program." 

Tampa students get to shop with a cop

Tampa police officers teamed up with local students for the annual ‘Back-To-School Shop with a Cop’ event today.