Consumer Reports lists best, worst sunscreens

Consumer Reports has released its annual report on the effectiveness of sunscreens, and as usual some brands performed well while others missed the mark.

83-year-old veteran receives diploma decades later

A Tampa Bay area war veteran will receive his high school diploma Friday, decades later. 

Urban Canning Company in St. Petersburg

Today on Charley's World, Charley visited Urban Canning Company in St. Petersburg, where they make one of a kind, hand crafted and naturally preserved foods such as jams, pickles, beer mustards, sriracha and sauerkraut.

GlutenAway, a gluten-free learning center in Clearwater

Today on Charley's World, we are going gluten free! FOX 13's Charley Belcher visited GlutenAway in Clearwater. 

Group helps disabled veteran clean up his home

Christine Zien-McCombs noticed a sad trend when she first began working for Hillsborough County Code Enforcement last year: a lot of the code violations she was citing were going to elderly veterans. She didn’t feel right about that.

Earth Watch: Planting native

"Without these plants and without gardens and habitats, we wouldn't have the amazing diversity that we have here in Florida," said Eco florist at the Florida Native Plant Nursery and Landscaping Annie Schiller.

Despite challenges, skiiers hit the water

Bob Simpson now knows he can do a lot more than he ever thought possible. He has earned a place on the Cypress Gardens Ski Team. It’s quite an accomplishment, especially since he has cerebral palsy.

Code-a-thon recruits next generation of tech employees

The word hacker brings to mind a face hidden behind a computer screen stealing secret information.

'Cheeto the lucky seahorse' rehabilitated at CMA

A little girl at Indian Shores Beach thought a seagull dropped a Cheeto at her feet, but quickly realized it wasn't a Cheeto at all, it was a tiny seahorse.

Charley tours Stamas Yacht Manufacturing

Charley headed to Tarpon Springs on Thursday where he got to tour Stamas Yacht Manufacturing. 

Citizen starts fundraiser to throw BBQ for officers, first-responders

Officers and staff with the Plant City Police Department are lined up for a special barbecue, prepared by Mike Wells to say "Thank you."

'Mosquito's worst enemy' fish free in Hillsborough Co.

A tiny fish whose favorite food is mosquito larvae will be free for some Hillsborough County residents throughout the summer. 

Record number of vehicles with unfixed safety recalls on the roads

An alarming new statistic says millions of people are driving around with recalled vehicles – and some may not even know it.

Parkinson's patient pours creative efforts into children's book

The walls inside Jacquie Hoblit's home tell her story, including her painting of a woman in Paris on a background of street maps.

Heart Gallery gives voice to kids seeking forever families

There are hundreds of children in the Bay Area who are waiting to be adopted. And a local organization is giving these kids a face, a voice, and a place to shine.

Faith in Action: Unity ride

Police are coming together with the community for a walk aimed at unifying St. Pete.