Frequent visitors to Florida state parks could get a prize
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Frequent visitors to Florida state parks could be in line for some prizes. The Florida Park Service announced this week that it's launching a new way to document park visits called the Deluxe Real Florida Passport . The passport is a journal that park visitors use to collect stamps from the state's 175 parks. The booklet also includes a fold-out map and...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Frequent visitors to Florida state parks could be in line for some prizes. The Florida Park Service announced this week that it's launching a new way to document park visits called the Deluxe Real Florida Passport . The passport is a journal that park visitors use to collect stamps from the state's 175 parks. The booklet also includes a fold-out map and...
Memorial park honors U.S. veterans of all conflicts
Phase one of Tampa’s Veterans Memorial Park is done. It's a place to take the family and spend the day walking along the shaded paths while remembering those who fought for our freedom.
Phase one of Tampa’s Veterans Memorial Park is done. It's a place to take the family and spend the day walking along the shaded paths while remembering those who fought for our freedom.
Grandmother's cancer battle inspires teen to give back
A young child's acts of kindness are motivating other students to get involved.
A young child's acts of kindness are motivating other students to get involved.
Clothes to Kids expands charitable work
It may seem like a simple thing, but one of the best ways to help a child's self-esteem is to make sure they are comfortable in what they are wearing.
It may seem like a simple thing, but one of the best ways to help a child's self-esteem is to make sure they are comfortable in what they are wearing.
Tampa, TPD partner to understand autism
Mayor Bob Buckhorn is announcing a city partnership with the Tampa Police Department to help better prepare first responders to improve their ability to work with autistic individuals and those with special needs.
Mayor Bob Buckhorn is announcing a city partnership with the Tampa Police Department to help better prepare first responders to improve their ability to work with autistic individuals and those with special needs.
Florida dog gets very Florida bucket list -- and you can help
Meet Banjo. He's a 9-year-old pup who spends his days at the SPCA Bishop Animal Shelter in Manatee County. But he has numerous health concerns including hip issues, a heart murmur, and most recently, a terminal skin cancer.
Meet Banjo. He's a 9-year-old pup who spends his days at the SPCA Bishop Animal Shelter in Manatee County. But he has numerous health concerns including hip issues, a heart murmur, and most recently, a terminal skin cancer.
Pasco County School District wants you to tell them how they can improve
School officials in Pasco County are offering an online suggestion box.
School officials in Pasco County are offering an online suggestion box.
Florida makes it easier to track convicted sex offenders
Florida is upgrading the website that allows people to find out the location of sexual offenders and sexual predators.
Florida is upgrading the website that allows people to find out the location of sexual offenders and sexual predators.
Giant 'blacklight slide' coming to Bay Area this summer
We're only a couple weeks into spring, but one wet-and-wild event already has us ready for summer. Blacklight Slide, a unique nighttime UV neon-powered waterslide, is coming to Lakeland on June 30.
We're only a couple weeks into spring, but one wet-and-wild event already has us ready for summer. Blacklight Slide, a unique nighttime UV neon-powered waterslide, is coming to Lakeland on June 30.
Popular chef, known for 'Taco Bus,' injured in food truck blast
The chef who helped start Taco Bus and Tampa's food truck craze is still recovering after an explosion back on March 10 left him severely burned.
The chef who helped start Taco Bus and Tampa's food truck craze is still recovering after an explosion back on March 10 left him severely burned.
At Shriner's Hospital, unique device helps young cerebral palsy patients
Shriner's Hospital in Tampa is helping 8-year-old Charley Matthews walk on Mars -- virtually.
Shriner's Hospital in Tampa is helping 8-year-old Charley Matthews walk on Mars -- virtually.
Helping Puerto Rico by helping the farmers
Stacks and more stacks of applications for help line the living room of Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder, the founder of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
Stacks and more stacks of applications for help line the living room of Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder, the founder of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
Clearwater fire officials giving free life vests to children
It’s spring break for many, which means families will be heading to the beach.
It’s spring break for many, which means families will be heading to the beach.
Gov. Scott signs 74 new bills
Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed 74 new bills into law.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed 74 new bills into law.
See what Facebook apps know about you -- and what to do about it
Amidst the fallout over Facebook and how it uses our data, there's an important thing to consider: Facebook is free. The reason? It's ad supported. It can send ads to users -- and users’ data to advertisers.
Amidst the fallout over Facebook and how it uses our data, there's an important thing to consider: Facebook is free. The reason? It's ad supported. It can send ads to users -- and users’ data to advertisers.
Chrome, whitewalls, and fins: The business of classic cars
It's like a museum, but you can buy the art: A new car dealership in Palmetto specializes in the classics.
It's like a museum, but you can buy the art: A new car dealership in Palmetto specializes in the classics.
Wanted: Bakers who can keep tradition alive
La Segunda Bakery is a staple in Tampa, known for its famous Cuban bread. But apparently baking that delicacy, is a dying art. It's struggling to find new bakers who know how to properly craft Cuban bread.
La Segunda Bakery is a staple in Tampa, known for its famous Cuban bread. But apparently baking that delicacy, is a dying art. It's struggling to find new bakers who know how to properly craft Cuban bread.
Program turns Tampa's veterans into beekeepers
In sprawling fields just north of Tampa, a Bay Area bounty is born. Fruit trees flourish. Vegetables like kale and cabbage break ground and reach to the sky.
In sprawling fields just north of Tampa, a Bay Area bounty is born. Fruit trees flourish. Vegetables like kale and cabbage break ground and reach to the sky.
Pinellas County wants to hear from Lealman residents on transportation options
Pinellas County is giving residents a change to weigh in on transportation improvements in the Lealman area.
Pinellas County is giving residents a change to weigh in on transportation improvements in the Lealman area.
Heavenly dive: Devil's Den offers surreal swimming experience
Nearly 60 feet below ground between Ocala and Gainesville, you'll find a cave that gives new meaning to the phrase "old swimming hole."
Nearly 60 feet below ground between Ocala and Gainesville, you'll find a cave that gives new meaning to the phrase "old swimming hole."