Polk County Haunted Jail accepting visitors - if you dare
The old Polk County jail in Bartow has been transformed once again into the Polk County Haunted Jail.
The old Polk County jail in Bartow has been transformed once again into the Polk County Haunted Jail.
Hillsborough promotes improved debris removal tracking, extended hours
Hillsborough County says contractors continue to work seven days a week to pick up debris left by Hurricane Irma and solid waste customers can check their debris collection status online with the county’s debris tracking tool.
Hillsborough County says contractors continue to work seven days a week to pick up debris left by Hurricane Irma and solid waste customers can check their debris collection status online with the county’s debris tracking tool.
Navy vet gets free home rehab
A Navy veteran in a tough financial situation has more than a new roof overhead after some charitable folks in Tampa flipped his entire house for free.
A Navy veteran in a tough financial situation has more than a new roof overhead after some charitable folks in Tampa flipped his entire house for free.
Veteran gets home renovation, new roof after Irma
A Navy veteran in a tough financial situation has more than a new roof over head after some charitable folks in Tampa flipped his entire house for free.
A Navy veteran in a tough financial situation has more than a new roof over head after some charitable folks in Tampa flipped his entire house for free.
Hillsborough County Fair opens today
It's that time of year again: The Hillsborough County Fair kicks off today. In addition to the livestock fairs and rodeos, this year’s fair has a pumpkin patch and arts and crafts area.
It's that time of year again: The Hillsborough County Fair kicks off today. In addition to the livestock fairs and rodeos, this year’s fair has a pumpkin patch and arts and crafts area.
Florida's Prepaid enrollment opens
The annual open enrollment period for Florida’s Prepaid College Tuition program begins this week.
The annual open enrollment period for Florida’s Prepaid College Tuition program begins this week.
Welding meets art on the streets of Tampa
Riding around town, you may have seen the artwork of Dominique Martinez.
Riding around town, you may have seen the artwork of Dominique Martinez.
Operation Mend takes wrap-around care to new level
Since operation mend began in 2007, it’s provided almost 500 free surgeries, more than 3,400 varied medical appointments and procedures, almost 2,800 airline flights and nearly 11,000 overnight stays for injured soldiers.
Since operation mend began in 2007, it’s provided almost 500 free surgeries, more than 3,400 varied medical appointments and procedures, almost 2,800 airline flights and nearly 11,000 overnight stays for injured soldiers.
Family hopes to shower little boy who's beaten all the odds with birthday cards
A little boy who has beaten all the odds is about to turn five-years-old and his family hopes to collect birthday cards for him from every state.
A little boy who has beaten all the odds is about to turn five-years-old and his family hopes to collect birthday cards for him from every state.
Earth Watch: Eco Cell
Eco Cell is a Kentucky-based company that recycles electronics and helps animals in Africa. You can find a drop-off box at the Tampa Bay Humane Society.
Eco Cell is a Kentucky-based company that recycles electronics and helps animals in Africa. You can find a drop-off box at the Tampa Bay Humane Society.
Program helps veterans with free legal guidance
James Broner, a Vietnam veteran, never imagined a ticket for a broken tail light would stop him in his tracks. "I couldn't afford the tickets because it was up there," said Broner.
James Broner, a Vietnam veteran, never imagined a ticket for a broken tail light would stop him in his tracks. "I couldn't afford the tickets because it was up there," said Broner.
Bradenton corn maze honors Snooty the manatee
This year’s corn maze design at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton pays tribute to a mammal near and dear to the heart of Manatee County.
This year’s corn maze design at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton pays tribute to a mammal near and dear to the heart of Manatee County.
Lowe's hiring post-Hurricane Irma
Lowe's home improvement stores are holding job fairs hoping to hire and reach people and families affected by Hurricane Irma.
Lowe's home improvement stores are holding job fairs hoping to hire and reach people and families affected by Hurricane Irma.
Horse therapy program for veterans needs donations
A stable in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, doesn't just house beautiful horses. These animals bring tranquility to those who need it the most: veterans.
A stable in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, doesn't just house beautiful horses. These animals bring tranquility to those who need it the most: veterans.
Amazon hiring for busy holiday season
Amazon says it plans to hire 120,000 workers for this year’s busy holiday season.
Amazon says it plans to hire 120,000 workers for this year’s busy holiday season.
'Chamber of Terror' is a nautical nightmare
It’s a nautical nightmare.
It’s a nautical nightmare.
YouTube science whiz, Chase Wiley calls Redington Beach home
A teen known for his outrageous acts of science has become an internet sensation.
A teen known for his outrageous acts of science has become an internet sensation.
FEMA hiring in Florida
FEMA may be able to do more than just help Floridians with disaster recovery.
FEMA may be able to do more than just help Floridians with disaster recovery.
St. Pete PD K9 unit needs votes to win $5,000 grant
The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for votes that could land its K9 unit a $5,000 grant.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for votes that could land its K9 unit a $5,000 grant.
Hernando County establishes Irma cleanup hotline
A hotline is now set up for Hernando County residents who became victims of Hurricane Irma.
A hotline is now set up for Hernando County residents who became victims of Hurricane Irma.



















