THAP co-founder takes pride in legacy

James Hammond can't help but beam with pride when he sees children learning what it takes to become entrepreneurs in his hometown.

Backing the blue -- with barbecue

Tampa police officers are helping some of their own -- through barbecue.

Bay Area Renaissance Festival kicks off

The Bay Area Renaissance Festival is celebrating 39 years, from small beginnings in the city of Largo, to one of Tampa's biggest regional attractions.

H&R Block collecting food for CASA Soup-er Bowl food drive

CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) is the domestic violence resource agency for south Pinellas County. For the second straight year, the agency is holding its Soup-er Bowl Food Drive, collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations to stock the pantry at its domestic violence shelter.

'Superhero' delivers bionic arm -- and confidence -- to Florida boy

Like in the movie Iron Man, Alex Pring was a super hero -- only he didn't know it at the time. An accident of birth turned out to be this 8-year-old's gateway to greatness.

Guide to the Florida State Fair which kicks off Feb. 9-20

The rides, the fair food, and the animals are all ready for the crowds at the 113th Florida State Fair, which kicks off Thursday at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Experimental drug may help those with severe dementia

Sylvia Rhodes is fighting an invisible battle within her head.  "I saw people in my home that weren't there," she recalled.  "I saw my mother and my dad in my bedroom and they were behind the wall in a tree."

Damsel in Defense puts safety into women's hands

At this event, a table is lined up with products that have feminine appeal. Purses, items in pink and what appears to be a camera.

New paddleboard is more like 'pedalboard'

Paddle boards are pretty popular here in the Tampa Bay area: Along with enjoying the beautiful Florida waters, you'll get aerobic exercise and build upper body and core strength. But if you're not quite up to paddling your way to shore, there's a new option making a splash in Tampa Bay: The Hobie Eclipse.

Officers surprise St. Pete boy in hospital

Four-year-old Owen Story has spent a lot of time in the hospital recently. 

Are sports drinks really helping you?

Why do we drink sports drinks? Is it for the taste, the popularity, or do they really help? 

Vertical farming: Growing veggies at new heights

On a small patch of land in the middle of Tampa's sprawling metropolis, a 21st Century farm is growing some of the Bay Area's best produce without using pesticides or even soil.

How to see this weekend's 'snow moon' eclipse and comet

Friday night, a full moon, a partial lunar eclipse, and even a comet will all be visible, assuming skies are clear.  Fortunately, the weather forecast looks good for most of Florida, so grab some binoculars and go find a good, dark spot.

Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride

Soldier Ride is a unique four-day cycling opportunity for wounded service members and veterans to use cycling and camaraderie to overcome physical, mental, or emotional wounds.

Dietitian serves up hands-on lessons for kids

In the teaching kitchen at Nemours Children's Hospital near Orlando, you'll find kids learning to cook as their parents watch. Registered dietitian Mandy Layman teaches her patients to transform kid-friendly foods into healthy snacks.

CASA'S 'Soup-er-Bowl' to feed hungry in Pinellas Co.

CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) is the domestic violence resource agency for south Pinellas County. For the second straight year, the agency is holding its “Soup-er Bowl Food Drive”, collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations to stock the pantry at its domestic violence shelter. 

Ask a CPA your tax questions today

Tax season is upon us. If you have a tax-related question, FOX 13 has you covered. Thursday from 7am-9:30am on Good Day Tampa Bay, you can ask a certified public accountant!

Invention developer in Clearwater looking for next big thing

It's hard to imagine, but household product names like OxiClean™, Flex Seal and Swiffer were once just ideas born from necessity and convenience.