Puppies abandoned at construction site
Eight puppies and their sick mother that were found inside a rusty metal crate at a Tampa construction site are recovering at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Eight puppies and their sick mother that were found inside a rusty metal crate at a Tampa construction site are recovering at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Crisis Center pushes for better mental health care
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline has been active for a year and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay still needs more help with the influx of calls coming into the center. The center is also pushing for more funding for mental health in the next legislative session.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline has been active for a year and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay still needs more help with the influx of calls coming into the center. The center is also pushing for more funding for mental health in the next legislative session.
Sarasota working to stop the spread of malaria
Sarasota Mosquito Management has been busy trying to stop the spread of malaria, as there have been seven confirmed cases in the county.
Sarasota Mosquito Management has been busy trying to stop the spread of malaria, as there have been seven confirmed cases in the county.
Fight to end homelessness heads to Capitol Hill
Hundreds of advocates from all over the country are coming together for the 2023 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Hundreds of advocates from all over the country are coming together for the 2023 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Police called heroes after shooting armed man
Tampa police shot a man who was armed with an AK-47 on Monday. The man had just stabbed the mother of his kids and also fired at officers.
Tampa police shot a man who was armed with an AK-47 on Monday. The man had just stabbed the mother of his kids and also fired at officers.
Author writes about carnivorous plants
Kenny Coogan is the author of "Florida's Carnivorous Plants". There's over 30 species of carnivorous plants native to Florida according to the author.
Kenny Coogan is the author of "Florida's Carnivorous Plants". There's over 30 species of carnivorous plants native to Florida according to the author.
Sheriff's office shuts down Manatee game rooms
Several game rooms in Manatee County are dark after the sheriff's office shut them down. Detectives targeted 53 game rooms over the past couple of months.
Several game rooms in Manatee County are dark after the sheriff's office shut them down. Detectives targeted 53 game rooms over the past couple of months.
Crews fill Seffner sinkhole
The sinkhole has opened three times and the first time a man was swallowed in his sleep. Crews hope that this will be their last time filling the hole.
The sinkhole has opened three times and the first time a man was swallowed in his sleep. Crews hope that this will be their last time filling the hole.
Hospice team helps dying man marry his wife
28-year-old Chris Lynch was able to marry the love of his life thanks to the AccentCare team. Caregivers tried to made Lynch's dying wish a reality.
28-year-old Chris Lynch was able to marry the love of his life thanks to the AccentCare team. Caregivers tried to made Lynch's dying wish a reality.
SRQ launches hidden disabilities program
The Sarasota-Bradenton Airport is providing people with hidden disabilities with a sunflower lanyard, pin, or bracelet to indicate that they may need a little extra assistance or patience.
The Sarasota-Bradenton Airport is providing people with hidden disabilities with a sunflower lanyard, pin, or bracelet to indicate that they may need a little extra assistance or patience.
Impact of SAG-AFTRA actor strike in Tampa Bay
Local conventions like Tampa Bay Comic Convention and METROCON could be impacted by strikes. However, organizers at METROCON say that guests should still be able to meet actors even with Hollywood on hold.
Local conventions like Tampa Bay Comic Convention and METROCON could be impacted by strikes. However, organizers at METROCON say that guests should still be able to meet actors even with Hollywood on hold.
Teen who avoided charges in friend's death in trouble again
A Tampa teenager who avoided criminal charges in the death of a classmate is back in legal hot water. In 2021, Christopher Bevan faced manslaughter charges in the shooting death of 15-year-old Bradley Hulett.
A Tampa teenager who avoided criminal charges in the death of a classmate is back in legal hot water. In 2021, Christopher Bevan faced manslaughter charges in the shooting death of 15-year-old Bradley Hulett.
Heat wave causing problems below water
According to Mote Marine scientists, ocean water off the coast is reaching temperatures in the 90s. When water gets too hot, corals could starve and die.
According to Mote Marine scientists, ocean water off the coast is reaching temperatures in the 90s. When water gets too hot, corals could starve and die.
Four injured by turbulence on flight to PIE
Four people were injured onboard an Allegiant flight that landed at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after it experienced severe turbulence Wednesday afternoon.
Four people were injured onboard an Allegiant flight that landed at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after it experienced severe turbulence Wednesday afternoon.
Doctor shares firsthand experience with malaria
A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.
A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.
Polk State College basketball camp for kids
Brandon Giles, the head coach of Polk State Men's Basketball Camp, says starting the program was a way to continue his father's legacy. The camp is a way for kids to improve their skills in the sport and make friends.
Brandon Giles, the head coach of Polk State Men's Basketball Camp, says starting the program was a way to continue his father's legacy. The camp is a way for kids to improve their skills in the sport and make friends.
Allegiant passengers injured during severe turbulence
Four people were injured onboard an Allegiant flight that landed at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after it experienced severe turbulence Wednesday afternoon.?
Four people were injured onboard an Allegiant flight that landed at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after it experienced severe turbulence Wednesday afternoon.?
?Dr. Deep Sea? writes fiction book
A USF professor who broke a record by living 100 days under the sea in Key Largo is also a published fiction writer.
A USF professor who broke a record by living 100 days under the sea in Key Largo is also a published fiction writer.
?The Summer of Songbird? by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Author Kristy Woodson Harvey provides insight into her novel about four women who come together to save the summer camp they attended as children.
Author Kristy Woodson Harvey provides insight into her novel about four women who come together to save the summer camp they attended as children.
Martinis for Moffitt raises money to beat cancer
This Saturday will be the 17th annual Martinis for Moffitt. Tickets are still available for the fundraising event.
This Saturday will be the 17th annual Martinis for Moffitt. Tickets are still available for the fundraising event.