Earth Watch: Community Composting Project

"My container has  some olives, peppers, coffee grinds," said Linda Holland President of the Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association. The Gillespie Park neighborhood in Sarasota has a great thumb. "People are really shocked at what they're seeing. You could see all the food scraps just 3 months ago," said Tracie Trosler President of Sunshine Community Compost. Since February the park is home...

Manatee court swears-in first courtroom support dogs

An unusual but welcome sight inside a Manatee County courtroom: dogs and their handlers were sworn in as part of a new courtroom pet therapy program.

Bayou Nature Center connects children with nature

The Bayou Nature Center connects children to nature. It is often the first place they can appreciate the Bay Area's pristine environment.

Area Clerks of Court want to return unclaimed funds

Who couldn't use a few extra bucks? You may be able to get a nice, juicy check by contacting the Clerk of Courts near you.

ReadRepeat.org duo makes another huge donation

School is about to start and today was the first day back for many teachers in our area.

Inmates foster kittens at Sarasota jail

There are three faces that just about everyone at the Sarasota County Jail can't wait to see.

2017 back-to-school tax holiday is this weekend

Students, parents and other shoppers looking to save money on clothes, computers and school supplies should head to the stores this weekend.

Patient care navigator aims to simplify healthcare options

When things seem hopeless, the search for medical options can be time consuming and emotionally draining. But a new online tool is aimed at helping caregivers, doctors and patients find treatments that would otherwise not be available. It's called the Expanded Access Navigator.

Earth Watch: Summer Energy Home Audit

When the Henry family moved to Tampa 3 years ago their utility bills were outrageous, up to 500 dollars in the summer months. Last year they made some changes with help from Tampa Electric.   "When we're here we keep it between about 76 and 78. When we're not here we turn it up to 80," said Henry.   "We do recommend 78 degrees when you're here. Every degree below that could increase your bill...

Program uses superheroes to fight skin cancer

Kids, and plenty of adults, too, love superheroes. Now there's a program using superheroes as a teaching tool. A doctor in Texas came up with a new team of superheroes to get kids excited about sun safety, but these fight a different kind of bad guy.

Veterans get support from Goodwill Manasota

For veterans returning home, it can be a difficult transition. And civilians may not be able to understand what they are going through.

Romance writers connect with fans this weekend in Orlando

Orlando is world famous as a convention town, and this week, the Dolphin Hotel at Disney is being invaded by something quite magical: A group of special people with the power to create worlds where dreams really do come true.

Teen behind We Care Bears gives stuffed animals to Tampa Fire Rescue

The teen founder of the We Care Bears Project, Jessica Carscadden, stopped by Tampa Fire Rescue Station 1 Friday with a special delivery. 

Free skin screening in Clearwater

You and your family have a chance to get a free skin screening this weekend.  The Moffitt Mole Patrol will be out at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach on Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Christmas in July benefits young patients

Holiday cheer decks the halls of Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital. FOX 13 sponsors the annual Christmas in July event every year, and the outpouring of community support is What's Right with Tampa Bay.

Widow offers warning about amelanotic melanoma

Usually, melanomas are dark-colored, misshapen and rapidly changing growths with irregular borders. But Tom Creel's cancer was different. It's called amelanotic.

Free clinics help fill Florida's widening health care gap

High insurance costs and high deductibles have a growing number of people seeking care from free clinics. 

Tinder-like app connects new moms

For first-time moms, having a new baby can be a roller coaster.