'You can't live in fear': Chinese-Americans in Tampa celebrate Lunar New Year after California mass shooting

The mass shooting at a Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in California was on the hearts and minds of many across the country, including among those at Sunday's Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in Tampa.

Lunar New Year 2023: What to know about the Year of the Rabbit

More than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Here's what to know about the two-week-long festival.

Police test DNA on Rhode Island girl's cookie, carrots for evidence of Santa Claus

Chief Matthew Benson has “immediately” instructed his investigative division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health and Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis.

How you doin? Iconic candy hearts get 'Friends'-themed makeover

The new candy inspired by the popular sitcom is available in stores now and features fan-favorite quotes from the show, including "ur my lbstr," “how you doin,” and "on a break."

Looking for love? You can get paid $1,500 to go on 15 first dates

According to the jeweler Shane Company, the selected winner would be required to secure 15 dates with 15 different partners and document the journey over the course of five months.

Between Tampa and St. Pete, MLK parades will take center stage within both cities

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of one of America's historic civil rights leaders. Celebrations will be taking place across the country and in the Bay Area – including within St. Petersburg. It's one of the longest-running MLK parades in the U.S.

Reservations required: White Castle brings back 'fine dining' for Valentine's Day

White Castle is now accepting reservations for its Valentine's Day dinner experience. The chain transforms into the “Love Castle,” with hostess seating and tableside service.

Venice wildlife center taking in recycled Christmas trees for rescued animals

As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use. 

North Texas twins born in different years

Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.

'Good riddance': What Tampa travelers are leaving behind in 2023

The new year is just around the corner, so many are looking to start the year fresh and let go of any unwanted baggage from 2022. 

How to recycle your Christmas tree in Tampa

Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.

Lakeland couple's engagement ring found more than 20 years after it was flushed down the toilet

There's no better feeling than finding something you've lost — especially if it's been missing for two decades. A Lakeland couple who said they flushed their engagement ring down the toilet more than 20 years ago figured it was gone forever. 

California 2nd grader's dance moves steals the spotlight at school holiday show

"I feel it come into my body and just want to dance and all that stuff," the 8-year-old said. "I love dancing. It's in my blood. I just want to make them happy and wonderful."