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.
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.
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.
Simba and Oscar aren't just part of Kimberly Papale's family. The dogs have become a staple of her online business.
Surviving flesh-eating bacterial infection, Aimee Copeland is 'reborn'
"Happy" doesn't even begin to describe Aimee Copeland these days.
"Happy" doesn't even begin to describe Aimee Copeland these days.
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.
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.
Mary Jo Spencer and Rick Abbatiello have embraced this season of giving by delivering presents seniors spending this Christmas alone.
Tampa veteran fights poaching in Africa
Poaching is pushing elephants and rhinos to the brink in Africa.
Poaching is pushing elephants and rhinos to the brink in Africa.
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.
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.
It's the holiday season in Florida, which means the weather is most likely beautiful.
Stroll through a Victorian Christmas in Tampa
If you like an old-fashioned Christmas, the annual Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Henry B. Plant Museum may be just your speed.
If you like an old-fashioned Christmas, the annual Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Henry B. Plant Museum may be just your speed.
Tips for proper holiday tipping
NEW YORK (FOX5NY.COM) - It's a hot topic every holiday season: who should you tip and how much should you give?
NEW YORK (FOX5NY.COM) - It's a hot topic every holiday season: who should you tip and how much should you give?
Earth Watch: Bodhi Basics
A local woman is making some down-to-earth skincare products after being inspired by her dog.
A local woman is making some down-to-earth skincare products after being inspired by her dog.
Eight families left homeless by Tampa townhome fire
Just two weeks before Christmas, eight families are without a home due to a massive fire at a Tampa townhome community.
Just two weeks before Christmas, eight families are without a home due to a massive fire at a Tampa townhome community.
Most popular Christmas gift based on the year you were born
Kids these days put iPhones and drones on their holiday wish lists, but 50 years ago, those lists were a lot different.
Kids these days put iPhones and drones on their holiday wish lists, but 50 years ago, those lists were a lot different.
Churches step in as partner sites to help Metropolitan Ministries
It may not be the size of the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent in downtown Tampa, but the smaller tent at St. James United Methodist Church in Tampa Palms has just as much heart.
It may not be the size of the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent in downtown Tampa, but the smaller tent at St. James United Methodist Church in Tampa Palms has just as much heart.
Matthew Project gives presents to homeless children
Churches are helping homeless children have a happy Christmas this year by providing presents.
Churches are helping homeless children have a happy Christmas this year by providing presents.
Waters Ave. Chick-fil-A wows with annual light display
Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue has once again put up a magical Christmas lights display, drawing holiday enthusiasts from far and wide.
Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue has once again put up a magical Christmas lights display, drawing holiday enthusiasts from far and wide.
Pearl Harbor remembrance events around Tampa Bay
The morning of December 7, 1941 remains unforgettable.
The morning of December 7, 1941 remains unforgettable.
Website helps people with disabilities connect safely
A new website to help those with disabilities is changing lives.
A new website to help those with disabilities is changing lives.
'Antiques Roadshow' will make first stop in Sarasota
The first stop in the "Antiques Roadshow" will be in Sarasota.
The first stop in the "Antiques Roadshow" will be in Sarasota.