50 kids help bring 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' to life at Mahaffey Theatre
"It’s a three-week chaotic mess that turns into a beautiful show." That’s how Katrina Young, the education and outreach coordinator for Bill Edwards Foundation For The Arts, playfully described The Little Mermaid Jr. musical theatre camp at the Mahaffey Theatre.
Boar’s Head recalls several deli meats over listeria concerns
Boar’s Head recalled over 200,000 pounds of its ready-to-eat deli meat products, including liverwurst, due to listeria concerns, U.S. officials said.
'If there was a time for happiness, it's now:' Happiness Experiment changes lives through signs
You may have noticed 'Happiness' signs all over St. Pete and Gulfport. There are more than 600 now and the idea is to change the world with only 9 letters.
Here's how Hernando County students can get physicals and immunizations for the new school year
With the new school year just weeks away, the Florida Department of Health is sharing dates and locations for Hernando County students to get physicals and immunizations done.
How St. Pete families can register to receive school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year
St. Petersburg is hosting two school supply drives this summer to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year.
Manatee schools program serves 3M free meals to kids – Here’s this summer's meal pickup locations
Manatee County Schools' Food and Nutrition Services celebrated serving three million meals at Samoset Elementary School in Bradenton on Monday.
Bay Area cancer patient finds purpose, inspiration selling variety of rubber ducks
One woman with terminal cancer in Tampa Bay is finding a purpose in a project that began in an effort to help cover the cost of her medical bills.
Plant City para archer qualifies for Paralympics after surviving brutal attack
When we first met the unstoppable Tracy Otto in April 2023, she was determined to qualify for the paralympic archery team. She’s the survivor of a brutal attack at the hands of an ex-boyfriend, but she fought through her injuries, proving the impossible is possible.
Tampa turns 137: City holding events all week to celebrate birthday
Tampa celebrates 137 years of being a city on Monday, commemorating the day on July 15, 1887, when Tampa and New Tampa joined under one charter as a city.
Bay Area favorite bringing a taste of Asia to Clearwater
Ordering authentic Taiwanese Boba tea usually requires a plane ticket to Taipei. Now, thirsty patrons simply travel to Clearwater to get the same original taste.
St. Petersburg company creates 3-D printed furniture
At a microfactory in St. Petersburg, large robots named Tom and Jerry are plugging away at building furniture.
Bucs defensive end putting on free youth football camp in Tampa
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Calijah Kancey is putting on a free youth football camp in the Tampa area.
HCPS seeking name suggestions for new high school in Wimauma
Hillsborough County Public Schools will open a new high school in Wimauma in 2025, and the district wants the public's input to help decide the school's name.
AARP offers 99 Great Ways to Save for 2024
AARP has released its 15th annual 99 Great Ways to Save list.
Aviation enthusiasts unite through plane spotting
Dalton Hoch and Steven Larson have become a sort of plane paparazzi.
Book bus to visit underserved neighborhoods, give free books to kids
The Juvenile Welfare Board and its Summer Book Bus are on the road once again, delivering free books to children in underserved neighborhoods across Pinellas County.
New law designates Veterans Florida as initial point of employment resources for veterans
Florida has one of the largest veteran populations in the country.
Tampa gearing up for Boom by the Bay celebration
The mayor of Tampa and other city leaders are gearing up for the annual Boom by the Bay celebration on July 4.
Sounding the alarm about July 4th celebrations
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado talked with a woman who created events to help veterans celebrate July 4th without the sounds of fireworks that could trigger them.
Bay Area rescue dog saves the lives of other pets through blood donation
Geezer, a four-and-half-year-old American foxhound, has regular appointments at Blue Pearl Animal Hospital in Tampa, but not because something is wrong with him. Instead, Geezer is a regular donor at the BluePearl Blood Bank.