Earth Watch: Blazing Bean Roasters

A local couple is spreading their love of coffee throughout the Tampa Bay area with a bean roasting business that's keeping itself green.

Manatee viewing center open in Apollo Beach

The Manatee Viewing Center at TECO's Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach has opened for the season. 

Sumter's floppy-eared deputy needs a name

Deputies in Sumter County are happy to show off the newest member of their team – a floppy-eared rookie with a nose for crime who needs a name.

AAA Tow to Go offers free rides, tow for impaired drivers

AAA's Tow to Go program aims to remove impaired drivers from roads and get people home safely on nights when impaired driving may be more likely.

Residents asked to take survey about practices, performance of TPD

The Tampa Citizens Board launched a community survey for Bay Area residents to share their views on the Tampa Police Department.

Grandparents' mission: Find a bone marrow match for their grandson

Alex Sims captured his grandparents' hearts from birth, but at an early age, they realized something was different about him.

Dave & Buster's opens first Bay Area location

The Brandon area has yet another retails draw: Chain restaurant Dave & Buster’s has opened its first Bay Area location this week.

Does streaming mean saving? Cord-cutting explained

There have been more and more streaming options entering the market, making it time-consuming and complicated to compare.  Here's what you need to know if you want to cut the cord and start streaming.

JFK assassination records to be released

President Donald Trump is being coy about what people will see from long-secret JFK assassination-era files.

Faith, motorcycles drive couple to help inmates

A local couple with a passion for motorcycles is riding to the most unlikely places. Their journeys involve faith and a deep belief in turning around troubled lives.

'Food for Florida' disaster assistance program

Thanks to DCF and USDA, financial relief has arrived for some Irma victims, but lines are long. The 'Food for Florida' food assistance program is designed to help families who wouldn't normally qualify for food stamps, but whose bank accounts were hit hard.

How to appeal a FEMA denial

Some of those who applied for FEMA disaster assistance may get a letter saying they’re ineligible for help, but that FEMA says, may not be the last word.

Earth Watch: St. Pete Eco Village

“We want to make it affordable for people and nature to thrive,” said Jamie McWade Co-Director of the St Pete Eco Village. It started with a hidden farm and garden. “We have taken a vacant lot and turned it into a food oasis in the middle of Downtown St. Pete,” said Emmanuel Roux Founder/Director Farm at the St Pete Eco Village. For the past seven years it educates and feeds the Tampa Bay...

RC plane fly-in brings fast, expensive aircraft

There are take-offs and landings going on a Lakeland Linder Airport but it's not the kind of aircraft you'd expect.