Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough open cold-weather shelters

As extremely cold air moves through our area, Pasco and Hernando counties will open Cold Weather Shelters on Saturday, January 13 for anyone needing a warm place to spend the night.

Dog-walking lucrative in luxury markets

Dog walking has become a billion-dollar business, but becoming one is not as easy as you think.

Monster Jam trucks on display for up-close preview

Monster Jam invades Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, but before the show, some of its biggest stars will be on display across the Bay Area.

Toyota, Honda add 1M vehicles to Takata air bag recalls

Toyota and Honda are recalling more than 1 million additional vehicles in the U.S. to replace defective and potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators.

Earth Watch: Dart Recycling

If you have any extra Styrofoam leftover from holiday shipping, you don't have to throw it away. Dart Recycling in Plant City can recycle it for you.

FWC: Fish kills likely due to cold water

If you think the cold weather has been hard on you, but it's been downright deadly for some sea creatures.

Fundraiser planned to help Palm Harbor family after fire

A multi-generational family in Palm Harbor was devastated by a fire, but the North Pinellas Firefighter's Charity is stepping in to help.

Cold weather shelters open across Tampa Bay

As extremely cold air moves through the Tampa Bay area, county officials in the area are opening up cold weather shelters throughout the week.

Red tide drifting up Gulf Coast

Scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium said a strong concentrations of red tide appeared around November in Lee County. Over the last few weeks, they've noticed it's started spreading north into Sarasota, Manatee and parts of Pinellas counties.

Special dogs now care for veterans

With a virtual epidemic of suicides among veterans, the Department of Defense is helping fund a pilot program to see if specially-trained service dogs can help.

Dog's legacy becomes Tampa-based business

Simba and Oscar aren't just part of Kimberly Papale's family. The dogs have become a staple of her online business.

Lakeland's kid rapper, Kid Balla hypes positivity on Youtube

A new rapper is getting a lot of attention online, but his age and message are not typical of hip-hop played on the radio.

Need for volunteers multiplies for program helping seniors

Mary Jo Spencer and Rick Abbatiello have embraced this season of giving by delivering presents seniors spending this Christmas alone.

609,751 lights illuminate Oakdale Christmas Display

The annual Oakdale Christmas display, also known as the Kresge house, has been a tradition since the 1970s. 

Make Jamaican Sorrel with Florida cranberries

It's the holiday season in Florida, which means the weather is most likely beautiful.