Bay Pines in need of wreaths for veterans

Bay Pines National Cemetery is in need of donations for wreaths to be put on the gravestones of fallen veterans for the holidays. 

Manatee officials investigate possible cancer cluster at Bayshore HS

The Manatee County Health Department is launching an effort to gather information from Bayshore High School students in an effort to finally determine if the site represents a cancer cluster.

Festival honors the cigar industry's impact on Tampa

Many Tampanians have parents or grandparents who worked in the cigar factories.  Tens of thousands of cigar workers came from other countries to work in Tampa's cigar factories in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They formed a unique culture.

Most wanted holiday toys in 2017

It's the most wonderful time of the year to be a kid. 

Metro Ministries to hold Giving Tuesday event

It's the time of year when stores are packed with families shopping for Christmas and children are making their lists for Santa.

Hackers steal almost $30K from Polk Co. charity

A Polk County charity that helps needy kids during Christmas time has had its bank account wiped out by hackers.

A ‘Kind Mouse' with a big heart

In this season of giving, a lot of schoolkids can give thanks for a wonderful woman with a passion to help them. 

USF will be an anchor in 'Water Street' project

One of the most visible parts of the new "Water Street" project in Downtown Tampa will be University of South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine.

Tampa photographer's lens captures young faces of hope

Pepito Valdes has made a name for himself taking portraits of Tampa’s finest families. But it’s the brave, young ‘Faces of Hope’ that have moved him the most.

Piquant's Apple Crostata

Chefs Ricardo Castro from Petit Piquant shares their Apple Crostata recipe just in time for Thanksgiving.

Earth Watch: Recycling cooking oil

Lindsay Milbourne learns all about recycling cooking oil from Robert Evans, Grease Management Supervisor with Hillsborough County's C.O.R.E project.

Specialty wheelchairs help athletes thrive

They are athletes who have faced more challenges than sports but there's a company in Pinellas Park giving them a competitive edge with the right set of wheels.

Holiday skating rink returns to downtown Tampa

Tampa's Curtis Hixon Park has once again been transformed into a riverside winter village.  There will be a holiday market and a waterfront café, plus the city's only outdoor ice rink has been set up.

Dough Nation has tasty treats for a sweet cause

There's a sweet sensation downtown on Tampa Street that's been drawing in crowds since opening day.