20th annual St. Pete Pride Parade: Parking, parade route, events
St. Pete Pride's headline event is the parade that will take place this Saturday, June 25 – and maneuvering around downtown may be a challenge. Here's a list of resources and the event schedule to help you navigate the weekend.
Financial assistance helps qualifying Tampa buyers land their first home
According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020.
Hillsborough House of Hope helps give women a fresh start after incarceration
The Hillsborough House of Hope helps women who are released from jail by teaching them job skills, showing them how to dress for an interview, or even just praying with them. Many are mothers who are trying to reconnect with their children.
Travel nurse jobs mix care with adventure
Traveling nurses fill crucial staffing shortages at hospitals across the country while pursuing their passion for adventure.
Registration opens for Florida Python Challenge, effort to protect Everglades: The cash prize you could win
Ever wanted to capture a snake for a good cause? Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that registration has opened for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge.
App helps young adults navigate the real world
College or trade schools can give students an idea of how to get started in a career, but what about those other big questions that come with adulthood? Young adults setting out in the real world now have everything they need to get on their feet right at their fingertips.
How to lower divorce expenses; cost as low as $408
At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, a classroom is ready for those looking to learn how to navigate the costs of divorce. Lori Gentile, the director of client services, said it’s lessons that would have helped in her own split.
'March For Our Lives' to hold more than 400 rallies around the world demanding for gun reform
One month after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, hundreds of thousands of young people took to the streets for a day of rallies called March For Our Lives.
Impact-resistant doors, windows, garage doors tax-free starting July 1 in Florida
For anyone who’s considering home upgrades before hurricane season ramps up, the state of Florida has some incentives to help get those projects going.
Hillsborough County releases new evacuation zones for residents
One week into hurricane season, Florida has already had its first brush with a tropical disturbance. Hillsborough County officials just released new evacuation zones, and the map changes put 75,000 people in an evacuation zone for the first time.
Kansas City-based cheese company issues voluntary recall after potential listeria contamination
Paris Brothers, Inc. issued a voluntary recall for several of its cheeses that were sold in multiple states over listeria concerns.
Sandbag sites open around Bay Area ahead of tropical system
While mainly South Florida will get the brunt of heavy rain this weekend from a tropical system, some Bay Area governments still want to make sure residents are prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas.
Flag volunteers needed at Bay Pines National Cemetery for Memorial Day
Bay Pines National Cemetery is looking for volunteers to help place flags on all of their veteran gravesites. More than 25,000 flags will need to be placed by this Sunday.
Florida's hurricane sales tax holiday includes pet supplies for first time
With a sales-tax "holiday" starting this weekend, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcoming hurricane season.
New Florida program gives critical workers down payment assistance, lower mortgage rates on first homes
Public servants and critical workers across Florida now have more resources to buy their first home thanks to a new program announced by Governor Ron DeSantis Monday.
Summertime steps to reduce college tuition for recent graduates
Students can use the summer to apply for scholarships and reduce college tuition.
Sold a car? You may be owed a refund on the extended warranty
If you recently sold or traded in a car, you may be owed a refund on an extended warranty.
Turn old cell phones, electronic devices into cash
Want some quick cash? A recent study by MCE Systems found 66% of cell phone owners are leaving $50 to $60 billion worth of old phones sitting in drawers.
Saving green by growing your own produce
If the rising cost of fruits and vegetables at the grocery store has you seeing red, you might join many others going green.
Pinellas County updates evacuation zones for nearly 48,000 households ahead of hurricane season
Thousands of Pinellas County homes have a new evacuation zone for this hurricane season and officials are urging residents to check their zones.