Florida bill could mandate HPV vaccination for public school students

A bill has been introduced in the Florida legislature that would make it mandatory for public school students to get vaccinated for the common virus, human papillomavirus. 

The 2018 Gasparilla Children's Parade

Gasparilla season starts with little pirates invading downtown Tampa this weekend.

Duke Energy customers can sign up for free trees

Duke Energy and the Arbor Day Foundation will give 2,400 trees to customers to honor Florida Arbor Day Friday.

Arrrr you in need of a boat captain? There's an app for that

Every year, thousands of people celebrate the Gasparilla invasion on the water, but some revelers tend to get a little too intoxicated.

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.