'Eric's About Face' to help one veteran at a time

"Eric's About Face" is taking applications for one veteran just returning from overseas to get a total life makeover.

Stray animals saved  by social media

Dozens of dogs' photos are posted nightly on the Rescue Me Tampa Facebook page. Most of the dogs only have hours to live, but social media changes the way rescues save strays. 

Marry Me Tampa Bay's Wedding Week 2016

Celebrate your engagement during Tampa Bay’s most innovative weeklong wedding planning experience, the Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Week.

This time, Lakeland welcomes art attack

David Collins sees the world as his palette.  His latest work is painted on a massive oak in Munn Park in downtown Lakeland.

Toddler fights to beat cancer, now hopes to raise money for college

Every day, two-year-old Aiden Kramer counts the cards he gets from well wishers. And...he counts the days until he gets to go home.  "I'm here in the hospital because my blood got sick," says Aiden.

ConsumerReports releases bug repellant ratings

After the CDC moved to the highest level of activation in preparation for the Zika Virus, Consumer Reports has released its list of insect repellant ratings- free of charge. 

Tickets still available for Donald Trump rally at USF

Whether you love or hate Donald Trump, University of South Florida students said they feel like the once-unlikely presidential candidate, turned Iowa caucus runner-up, will generate interest when he comes to Tampa. 

Senator: FL license suspension laws target poor

Florida suspends people's driving privileges, often for issues that do not relate to their driving records, but State Senator Jeff Brandes says it's crushing the working poor.

Governor Scott on Zika virus: prepare for the worst, hope for the best

Governor Rick Scott addressed the state's readiness for the Zika virus at a news conference at the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County saying he wants to "prepare for the worst, and hope for the best."

Florida State Fair kicks off

The rides are running, the cotton candy is fluffing, and the livestock are rarin' to go: The 2016 Florida State Fair opened for business on Thursday.

Alpha House helps homeless moms back on their feet

An organization is changing Bay area lives by offering refuge for single mothers with no place to stay.

Feds train Tampa law enforcement to help trafficking victims

Federal officials said they hope to spread the word about how immigrant human trafficking victims can get help.

Toys R Us baby gear trade-in event returns

Starting today, Toys R Us and Babies R Us are starting a trade-in event to help families clear out the old and replace it with the new.  For every item brought in, you will get a 25-percent discount on a purchase of select new items.

WATCH: Rescue Clearwater!

Click here to watch Rescue Clearwater!, a TV series about work taking place at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Good Day Gourmet: Chicken Ginger Soup

FOX 13's Traffic Reporter, Vanessa Ruffes, may know her way around the Tampa Bay area, but she sure knows her way around the kitchen, too! Here's the recipe for her chicken ginger soup.

Road closures, parking info for Gasparilla weekend

Whether you plan on participating in the Gasparilla festivities or not, there will be several road closures and updated parking information to consider in downtown and south Tampa this weekend.