Help Polk Co. name newest recreational trail

Want to have a voice in naming a new 9-mile trail on the east side of Lake Hancock?

Pinellas Hope loses 70 tents used to house homeless

Tropical Storm Colin proved to be devastating for a homeless shelter that partially relies on tents to keep residents safe and dry. 

Tropical Storm Colin sandbag locations

Localities began handing out free sand bags to residents ahead of a tropical system which becomes more likely to soak the Bay Area beginning Monday.

Publix deli worker dedicates days off to feeding homeless

A deli worker at a Tampa Publix has also dedicated her off-time to feeding people, but she's not serving up subs to people on their lunch breaks. Sangmook Thaitangkamon is feeding the homeless of downtown Tampa.

RECALL: Gold Medal flour may be linked to E. coli outbreak

General Mills and health officials are investigating an ongoing, multi-state outbreak of E. coli O121 that may be potentially linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour.

OneBlood in 'urgent need' of donations

OneBlood said it was in "urgent need" for blood donations Thursday and planned several donation drives around the Bay Area.

Program helps full-time workers get reliable cars

Not every family who needs transportation can afford it, but a Bay Area group is helping ease the financial stress of car ownership in a big way.

Fitness trackers and your personal information

There are new concerns for users of popular fitness trackers.  Experts say the information stored by these devices could come back to bite you.

Children offer support to young patients at TGH

No child likes to go to the hospital, but a group of kids who were actually eager to go might put a smile on your face. 

36-year Pinellas Co. teacher sees former students become teachers

Teachers touch the lives and minds of students every day, and one in Pinellas County has seen her impact come full circle - with former students becoming teachers alongside her. 

Children's reading improved with karaoke software

A new, unexpected tactic is helping teachers and students make progress with reading. The new method is simple: Singing karaoke.

Lightning's efforts off the ice felt across Bay Area

The Tampa Bay Lightning are having a spectacular season, but what's even better than their play on the ice is the team's efforts to improve the community around Amalie Arena and beyond. 

Veteran makes wooden statues for other vets

A World war II veteran is honoring military troops in a very special way - creating wooden statues of our troops. 

Group gives free swim lesson to underprivileged kids

Teaching kids to swim is one of the first things on every Florida parent's mind, and a woman teaching children to survive on their own, one stroke at a time is giving many moms and dads that piece of mind.

Faith in action: Pew preservation

YBOR CITY -  A historic Ybor City church is looking to renovate where parishioners worship.