2018 deadly year for lightning strikes in Florida
Lightning strikes the United States about 25-million times a year, and the electric weather we have here in Florida is unmatched in any other state. People can be struck year-round. Dozens are killed and hundreds of others hurt by the powerful bolts.
Lightning strikes the United States about 25-million times a year, and the electric weather we have here in Florida is unmatched in any other state. People can be struck year-round. Dozens are killed and hundreds of others hurt by the powerful bolts.
Mosquito fish giveaways continue in Hillsborough Co.
Mosquitos are an unavoidable part of early summer in Florida, but there are many ways to help alleviate the problem, like removing standing water near your home.
Mosquitos are an unavoidable part of early summer in Florida, but there are many ways to help alleviate the problem, like removing standing water near your home.
Tampa City Council supports felon voting rights measure
Murder, carjacking, and writing a bad check all carry felony charges in Florida.
Murder, carjacking, and writing a bad check all carry felony charges in Florida.
BBQ restaurant-turned-church serves physical, spiritual food to homeless
Pastor Devlyn and Pastor Cornelius Hamilton know how to cook up a good meal. Six days a week, the husband-and-wife team feed the less fortunate inside a nondescript building on 40th Street in Tampa.
Pastor Devlyn and Pastor Cornelius Hamilton know how to cook up a good meal. Six days a week, the husband-and-wife team feed the less fortunate inside a nondescript building on 40th Street in Tampa.
VA program helps senior veterans stay fit
A free program at the VA to help senior veterans stay healthy and fit is making a positive impact.
A free program at the VA to help senior veterans stay healthy and fit is making a positive impact.
Amazon delivery vans to hit the street for entrepreneurs
Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van.
Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van.
State says school grades show overall improvements
The Florida Department of Education released school grades for the 2017-18 school year Wednesday.
The Florida Department of Education released school grades for the 2017-18 school year Wednesday.
Clothing line Ash and Erie for shorter men reaches sales milestone
With about 40 million guys a bit on the shorter side, one local company decided that's a market to work with.
With about 40 million guys a bit on the shorter side, one local company decided that's a market to work with.
Dream boxes filled with books for all reading levels in USF-area
In the heart of Tampa’s University Area stands a beautiful bright-colored building welcoming visitors to the Harvest Hope Park. It’s one of the many new additions to the USF area, including "dream boxes," which are basically miniature libraries filled with books for every age and every reading level.
In the heart of Tampa’s University Area stands a beautiful bright-colored building welcoming visitors to the Harvest Hope Park. It’s one of the many new additions to the USF area, including "dream boxes," which are basically miniature libraries filled with books for every age and every reading level.
Reading program gets a boost from Tampa Bay Lightning
It started as a simple concept between two Tampa fifth-graders.
It started as a simple concept between two Tampa fifth-graders.
Florida Poodle Rescue looking for volunteers
A statewide organization is helping a special breed of dogs find homes.
A statewide organization is helping a special breed of dogs find homes.
2nd Annual Skyway 10K announced
Details for the 2nd Annual Skyway 10K were announced Tuesday at an event at Tropicana Field.
Details for the 2nd Annual Skyway 10K were announced Tuesday at an event at Tropicana Field.
On exhibit: The American flags you never knew
The American flag stars in its own exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center. "American Flags: The Stars & Stripes in American History & Culture" is a tribute to the history of our nation's banner.
The American flag stars in its own exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center. "American Flags: The Stars & Stripes in American History & Culture" is a tribute to the history of our nation's banner.
Student overcomes brain injury to become doctor
Having the honor of putting on a white lab coat has always been 27-year-old Alex Lake's dream.
Having the honor of putting on a white lab coat has always been 27-year-old Alex Lake's dream.
Pageant empowers young mothers
Julieta Montelongo is 18 and a new mom and thanks to a Bay Area program, she's getting the royal treatment.
Julieta Montelongo is 18 and a new mom and thanks to a Bay Area program, she's getting the royal treatment.
TPD's active shooter seminars
The Tampa Police Department is holding two additional Active Shooter Awareness Seminars following the seminar held Tuesday evening.
The Tampa Police Department is holding two additional Active Shooter Awareness Seminars following the seminar held Tuesday evening.
Supporting law enforcement -- with all four wheels
Off-road Jeep drivers are impacting the lives of families of fallen police officers. Their call to serve this very special community is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Off-road Jeep drivers are impacting the lives of families of fallen police officers. Their call to serve this very special community is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Vintage, Etc. combines high-end thrift store with ministry
Vintage, Etc. has opened in South Tampa, but it's not your typical secondhand store.
Vintage, Etc. has opened in South Tampa, but it's not your typical secondhand store.
Company allows customers to lease solar panels
Mark DePlasco may not be a typical power company customer. He says he can't wait to get his power bill every month.
Mark DePlasco may not be a typical power company customer. He says he can't wait to get his power bill every month.
Program collects free books for kids
Allie Sakezles is using a little red wagon to accomplish a big goal.
Allie Sakezles is using a little red wagon to accomplish a big goal.