Calendar honors Polk County's veterans

A calendar to honor Polk County’s veterans and raise money for others in need is now available for purchase.

High demand Hatchimals toy to arrive at local stores

Hatchimals are the hottest toy this holiday season, and people have been waiting to get their hands on one. Thursday, the wait is over. 

Vets helping vets: Competition benefits homeless veterans

Desiree Pabon is an unlikely glamor girl. At 17, a rocky relationship with her mother left her homeless and alone, so a career in the military seemed like the perfect fit for a girl with few options.

It's 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at Gaylord Palms

It's Christmas at Gaylord Palms in Orlando, and this year, the amazing sculptures of ice and snow have a brand new style. It might just make you say, “Good grief!”

Public hearing tonight for Mosaic sinkhole neighbors

The first public meeting will be held in Polk County for residents to hear more about the safety of drinking water in the wake of a massive sinkhole at a fertilizer plant that's sent millions of gallons of contaminated water into Florida's main aquifer.

Good Day Gourmet: One-pot pot roast

When the weather cools, sometimes it's nice to have a hearty, hot meal. This week, Vanessa shares her version of a beef pot roast that doesn't take much work.

Book exchange program helps Bay Area readers

With the increase sales of e-books, printed books are on the decline, but a Bay Area woman is trying to reverse that trend.

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Young girl's flip flop business helps other kids

A 10-year-old girl is making and selling flip flops, but not to make money for herself. Her business venture is aimed at helping other children.

Mother, daughter trainers combine hypnosis, fitness

A lot of people struggle to keep their weight loss goals. Many fall off the wagon keeping up with their diet or exercise.

Lakeland firefighter calendar raises funds for SPCA

The 2017 Lakeland Fire Department calendar is out and it's turning some heads. It features firemen and women - and adorable, adoptable doggies - and the proceeds benefit SPCA Florida.

Cross Bay Ferry free through Wednesday

Many tourists and locals may enjoy taking a trip on the Cross Bay Ferry, and it's free through Wednesday.

Fashion bloggers turn hobby into full-time jobs

Christian Buck is striking a pose in Hyde Park with her photographer husband behind the camera.

School rallies around teacher after ALS diagnosis

Students and teachers at Steinbrener High School in Lutz are rallying behind one of their own.

Humane Society seeks applications for 'box of puppies'

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay now says they'll take early applications from anyone who wants to adopt one of those cute puppies that became TV stars on Good Day Tampa Bay last week.

Running club helps young girls stay positive

The expectations and pressures on girls can be different from boys, but a local program is helping them make strides.