Florida rock quarry transformed into garden

Spring break and March vacations mean big crowds at beaches and amusement parks across Florida. But for local residents looking for an escape off the beaten path, there's Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, an hour north of Citrus County on the outskirts of Gainesville.

Watergoat installed at Lake Maggiore

A floating garbage collection device has been installed on Lake Maggiore near Dell Holmes Park in an effort to protect wildlife and the stop debris from causing damage to the ecosystem.

2018 Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off, promising 'new memories'

The Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off Thursday, March 1 and promises tradition with some new additions to this year’s event.

Girls' Youtube baking show gets attention of UCF football

When 8-year-old Emi McCoy and her 11-year-old sister Nat started their own YouTube baking show, neither could've guessed the notice they would get or how quickly it would happen.

Walk brings awareness to eating disorders

Making a meal may not seem like a big deal to a lot of people. But for 23-year-old Ryan Benger, it's significant.

Coaches chow down on meat pies for cancer charity

Athletic coaches from Bay Area colleges took one for the team and participated in a pie-eating contest to raise money for cancer treatment.

Gasparilla Distance Classic weekend road closures

The annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic race is this weekend, and city officials have announced “rolling” street closures in downtown Tampa, Davis Island, and portions of Bayshore Boulevard.

Instant Pot flags cooker appliances due to melting issue

A popular appliance maker is warning users to stop using some of their products due to a melting issue.

Pasco officials will retry school rezoning

Pasco County Schools is taking another pass at rezoning its boundaries for middle and high schools.

With technology, vigilante turns tables on robocallers

Robocalls keep coming even when we're on the do-not-call list. That's because they're coming from scammers, not legitimate companies.

Pasco County Fair kicks off

The Pasco County Fair kicked off Monday with a parade through downtown Dade City. 

Glassblowing offers PTSD relief for veterans

Cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans continue to rise in the U.S. With thousands more being deployed to the Middle East, health officials fear they will not see a decrease in those numbers.

St. Pete free clinic offers healthcare, hope

At the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, care for Connie Pankratz begins with a hug.

Women get clean to prevent opioid-addicted babies

More than 4,000 babies were born addicted to opiates in Florida in 2016, according to state health records.