With 'Trump Accounts,' your child could qualify for $1,000: What to know
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
FDA: Recalled baby formula that sickened 39 babies with infant botulism is still on some store shelves
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
Quiet Crisis: Tampa Bay's foster children lacking legal representation
Advocates say a silent crisis is unfolding as many foster children find themselves without legal representation, leaving them vulnerable and often overlooked. Florida is one of 13 states that does not guarantee an attorney for foster children, a situation that advocates argue leaves some of the most vulnerable children voiceless and at risk of falling through the cracks.
Child care costs more than rent in these US cities; here’s where it’s the worst
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
VPK recipes for Thanksgiving provide laughs for loved ones
Kids create questionable Thanksgiving recipes in fun exercise
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.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend is pregnant, Dallas Cowboys coach reveals
Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer shared a heartbreaking new detail about Marshawn Kneeland’s family in the wake of his death. The 24-year-old player's girlfriend is pregnant with their first child.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
Data reveals most popular baby names of 2025, trends that will influence names in 2026
New data is revealing the most popular baby names of 2025, along with trends that will influence baby names in 2026.
Dodgers' Alex Vesia, wife share devastating update about their family
On Oct. 23, just one day before Game 1 of the World Series, the Dodgers announced that Alex Vesia would be tending to a "deeply personal family matter."
Jamaicans living in Tampa Bay are watching Hurricane Melissa closely
As Hurricane Melissa makes its way towards Jamaica, Caribbean Americans living in Tampa are expressing their concerns.
Florida mother of two gifted refurbished vehicle to rebuild her family’s future
A Florida mother of two received a fully refurbished 2015 Chrysler 300 this Friday at CARSTAR Auto Body Resurrection.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail unleashes new horrors for 2025
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City is back for its twelfth season with new trails and redesigned sets, running through November 1.
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.
Pemberton Haunted Acres returns to Plant City with new frights for 2025
Pemberton Haunted Acres is a family-run haunted attraction in Plant City that has returned this Fall.
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.
New mural in Seminole Heights signals a bright future for Tampa
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joined local business owners and artists to unveil the city’s newest public art piece in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at the Air Masters of Tampa Bay.
Florida’s faith-filled farm retreat with animals and nature
The Blessed Lamb Farm, located in Palm Beach Gardens, is a Christian family-owned sanctuary that is a one-of-a-kind getaway for guests, offering a retreat from busy, urban life.
Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds
The enthusiasm for the savings program comes as millions of Americans struggle to set aside money for the future.