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.

FOX 13 teams up with Metropolitan Ministries for $13 for 13

FOX 13 is teaming up with Metropolitan Ministries once again for the $13 for 13 campaign. From Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, through Dec. 18, a $13 online donation will be matched to help provide food and toys for families in need.

Florida opens registration for 2023 feral hog hunting

If you want to help control Florida's feral hog population, you can sign up for hunting season starting Tuesday.

What are the top toys for the holidays 2022?

The holidays are here and if you’re shopping for children, the Toy Insider has tips on what to buy to ensure the kids on your list will play with their present long after the wrapping paper is cleaned up. 

Veteran entrepreneurs bring elements of service to Small Business Saturday

Small business owners eagerly await Small Business Saturday, the yearly holiday shopping event dedicated to small, local shops and companies. This year, Hillsborough Community College is highlighting veterans who own small businesses and are doing more to give back with your shopping dollars.

Help after Ian: Disaster relief center open Thursday in Tampa

The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has set up at Raymond James Stadium, to provide food assistance for to those impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

St. Pete community gets close-up look at Tampa International Airport's new Airside D plans

Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.

Pet care business give boost to local non-profit serving heroes through service dogs

Scoop Soldiers, has donated at least more than $50,000 to Valor Service Dogs, a non-profit training and placing dogs with combat wounded veterans. The president of Scoop Soldiers said supporting the mission was a no-brainer.