2023 Oscar nominations announced: Full list

The multiverse-skipping sci-fi indie hit "Everything Everywhere All at Once" led nominations to the 95th Academy Awards as Hollywood heaped honors on big-screen spectacles like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Avatar: The Way of Water" a year after a streaming service won best picture for the first time.

Mothers across Tampa Bay tackle fentanyl crisis: 'Somebody is making a ton of money off of killing our kids'

The opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken an even deadlier turn in the last few years as the synthetic version of the drug, fentanyl, becomes more available. Families who lose loved ones to fentanyl overdoes are struggling to face their new reality, but a group of mothers in the Tampa Bay area is working to give their loss purpose. 

International dental program hopes to help fill void in underserved communties

Dentists from other countries usually have to go back to school in order to practice in the U.S. A local university is putting international dentists on the fast track in hopes of filling a shortage and helping underserved communities. 

Dru Hill among headliners for the 2023 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Fest

The 23rd annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Fest will return to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa on Saturday, January 14th, and Sunday, January 15th. 

Recipe: Greek-style chicken and potatoes

With all eyes on Tarpon Springs for the annual Epiphany celebration, it's also a magnifying glass for the Greek culture.

Tropicana Field redevelopment: What's in the final four proposals for the Gas Plant District?

It's been months and years in the making, but St. Pete is taking its final steps to figure out what to do with the Tropicana Field site. The city narrowed down the list of possible developers to four finalists - but who are they and what are they pitching?

Florida may soon face an elder care crisis, experts warn

The baby boomer generation was named for the post-war population boom of the mid-20th century. Today, they make up roughly 40% of the U.S. population. Never before has the country had to grapple with that many people potentially in need of part- or full-time, in-home care.

Bay Area woman builds business out of being ‘second mom’ to college students

For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.

Tampa Bay start-up company will make holiday returns for you — and it's all through an app

If you're dreading making those holiday returns to Amazon or the mall, a local start-up wants to take that off your hands — and it's done all through an app. Right now, the service is only available in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

Drone company offers coordinated, captivating drone shows instead of fireworks

Carefully and methodically, a crew from Sky Elements Drone Shows lined up drones on the basketball court of Chamberlain High School in Tampa for a demonstration.

Tampa Bay area counties open cold weather shelters with freeze warnings issued for Christmas weekend

With forecasters expecting the Tampa Bay area to see one of its coldest Christmas Days on record, counties across central Florida are opening cold weather shelters for anyone needing a warm place to stay over the holiday weekend.

Learn to make Kung Pao shrimp

Tempt your taste buds with Hales Blackbrick Kung Pao shrimp recipe. 

Tampa Bay area volunteers to place wreaths at Tampa Bay area national cemeteries

A sea of wreaths will cloak local national cemeteries in honor of the veterans buried there. Volunteers will begin placing thousands of wreaths on the gravestone of each veteran who served our country. 

Hillsborough schools superintendent says boundary changes are necessary; measure will save district millions

The goal is to make more efficient use of schools, as the consultant group leading the project found many schools are overcrowded or under capacity. Depending on which scenario is chosen, between 11,000 students and 24,000 could be rezoned into different schools.