Florida Aquarium penguins share special bond with staff
The Florida Aquarium is home to African black-footed penguins that weigh about seven pounds.
Mom-and-pop shops banking on Small Business Saturday after being hit hard during pandemic
Hundreds of small businesses across the Bay Area were forced to make changes during the pandemic and hope the shopping season will help them stay afloat.
'Made in Tampa Bay' holiday gift guide
Each week, we feature local artists, cooks, and businesses who make great products locally. Here’s a few that may make great gift ideas for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list.
Recipe: Gnocchi with sweet potato, corn and bacon
If you wind up having leftover sweet potato or corn after Thanksgiving, you can use it to make another delicious side dish.
Is that holiday gathering too risky? New tool helps you decide
If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.
COVID-19 testing sites in Bay Area experience holiday rush ahead of Thanksgiving
Across the Tampa Bay area, COVID-19 test sites are experiencing their own kind of holiday rush as demand increases ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend.
Publix recipe gives a fresh twist to green beans, a Thanksgiving side dish
If you're looking for a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish, the Publix Apron's cooking school has this one for your family.
New study suggests COVID-19 immunity could last longer than previously thought
The results of new research in the fight against the coronavirus is promising, showing evidence that people could maintain immunity against COVID-19 from several months up to years.
Free Bay Area program helps adults finish college degrees
Kevin Giordano found himself back on the St. Petersburg College campus years after graduating.
'Trouble in Toyland' report reveals possible hidden dangers in popular toys
Consumer advocates from across Florida held a virtual news conference Monday to discuss toy safety as the official start to the holiday shopping season approaches.
Steve Noviello's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
2020 has been a pretty crazy year. But one thing you can count on is Steve Noviello's Holiday Gift Guide. Get ideas for adults, tweens and everyone in between. He even has gifts to bring the family closer even if you have to be far apart, plus tech and holiday housewares that will want to make you stay indoors.
Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
Recipe: King crab Sonoran 'dog'
On this week’s Thursday Night Football, one team is from the Desert Southwest and the other is from the Pacific Northwest. Both regions are famous for their unique style of food, so Dr. BBQ saw this an opportunity to create a recipe that's a little crazy, but full of flavor.
Rooted in faith, fueled by adrenaline; ‘Dare Diva’s’ use adventure to inspire and heal
Four best friends are encouraging everyone to become their own Dare Diva.
How and where to get free COVID-19 testing in Hillsborough, Pinellas counties
Nearly a thousand people a day come through the largest COVID-19 testing sites in Tampa Bay and demand for testing keeps going up.
Foster moms team up to buy Christmas presents for 275 foster children
Though foster parents receive a stipend from the state of Florida, it’s not enough money to buy Christmas presents.
Retired astronaut's love of space and art featured at MOSI exhibit
Retired astronaut Nicole Stott partnered with the Space for Art Foundation for an exhibit at MOSI in Tampa featuring the work of fellow astronauts -- including her own.
Astronaut from Tampa Bay recalls the highs and lows of her path to space
In 1969, America watched in wonder as the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. It was Nicole Stott's first lesson about astronauts.
Orlando couple honors COVID-19 victims with 220k Christmas light display
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
Riverview spot pops fresh treats, both savory and sweet
The Popcorn Spot offers up a variety of both sweet and savory flavors. Some of the best-selling sweet flavors include caramel, rainbow, and blue raspberry, while savory flavors include BBQ and buffalo cheddar.