Couple helps non-profit provide self-rescue swim lessons after losing baby in drowning
After their 1-year-old named Aubrey drowned in the family pool in 2020, local couple Kristen and Matt Strojnowski are now helping other kids get self-rescue swim lessons.
After their 1-year-old named Aubrey drowned in the family pool in 2020, local couple Kristen and Matt Strojnowski are now helping other kids get self-rescue swim lessons.
CDC approves new COVID-19 boosters to target omicron variant
The CDC has approved new booster shots targeting the omicron variant of COVID-19.
The CDC has approved new booster shots targeting the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Was your flight delayed or canceled? New online dashboard displays what U.S. airlines owe you
After a chaotic summer travel season, federal transportation officials are cracking down, forcing airlines to be more transparent when it comes to what they owe passengers if they cancel or delay a flight.
After a chaotic summer travel season, federal transportation officials are cracking down, forcing airlines to be more transparent when it comes to what they owe passengers if they cancel or delay a flight.
Florida's first 'tool time' sales tax holiday begins Saturday
Florida’s first "tool time" sales-tax holiday on tools and other home-repair and construction items will kick off during the Labor Day weekend.
Florida’s first "tool time" sales-tax holiday on tools and other home-repair and construction items will kick off during the Labor Day weekend.
Florida officials hold unclaimed property auction in Tampa
Florida officials said they returned more than $1.7 billion in unclaimed property to people over the past five years. That includes nearly $390 million just last year.
Florida officials said they returned more than $1.7 billion in unclaimed property to people over the past five years. That includes nearly $390 million just last year.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Hernando Hawks compete to play, for the love of the game
If you’ve not yet heard of the Hernando County Hawks, you are not alone. They don’t yet have players on the roster, so the Hawks have yet to play a game.
If you’ve not yet heard of the Hernando County Hawks, you are not alone. They don’t yet have players on the roster, so the Hawks have yet to play a game.
Father, daughter ride bikes across country for veterans
A father-daughter bicycling duo rode their bikes across the country this summer to raise money for veterans.
A father-daughter bicycling duo rode their bikes across the country this summer to raise money for veterans.
Clearwater asks residents if aerial gondolas should be considered to reduce traffic
Would you ride a gondola from downtown to Clearwater Beach? The city wants to know before it embarks on the possibility of a new way to skip beach traffic.
Would you ride a gondola from downtown to Clearwater Beach? The city wants to know before it embarks on the possibility of a new way to skip beach traffic.
‘Do what you love’: Bay Area woman turns love of cooking into lucrative lunch wagon
Truckin' around the Tampa Bay Area is one woman's dream come true.
Truckin' around the Tampa Bay Area is one woman's dream come true.
Hungarian woman brings hometown delicacy to streets of Sarasota
Tucked away on Main Street in Sarasota is a Transylvanian bakery that puts a twist on baked goods.
Tucked away on Main Street in Sarasota is a Transylvanian bakery that puts a twist on baked goods.
Gov. DeSantis recruiting veterans into Florida classrooms amid teacher shortage across state
Military veterans who qualify to fill in at schools where there is a teacher shortage will receive a five-year temporary teaching certificate and be assigned a mentor teacher for at least two of those years. The initiative is an expansion of the federal "Troops to Teachers" program.
Military veterans who qualify to fill in at schools where there is a teacher shortage will receive a five-year temporary teaching certificate and be assigned a mentor teacher for at least two of those years. The initiative is an expansion of the federal "Troops to Teachers" program.
U.S. Postal Service planning temporary price hike for holiday season
The U.S. Postal Service is letting customers know it may cost more to ship gifts to their loved ones this year. If approved, the temporary rates will go into effect from Oct. 2 to Jan. 22, 2023. Some increases will be as low as 25 cents while others are more than $6.
The U.S. Postal Service is letting customers know it may cost more to ship gifts to their loved ones this year. If approved, the temporary rates will go into effect from Oct. 2 to Jan. 22, 2023. Some increases will be as low as 25 cents while others are more than $6.
TPA's newly renovated bathroom named finalist for America's Best Restroom contest
Tampa International Airport's Airside C restroom is a finalist in the 2022 America's Best Restroom contest. Airside C's north restrooms have been under construction for several months and recently opened to the public, TPA officials said.
Tampa International Airport's Airside C restroom is a finalist in the 2022 America's Best Restroom contest. Airside C's north restrooms have been under construction for several months and recently opened to the public, TPA officials said.
Grand Prix Tampa items head to auction after business permanently closes
Go-karts, pool tables, and prizes from the arcade will head to an auction after Grand Prix Tampa closed for good last week.
Go-karts, pool tables, and prizes from the arcade will head to an auction after Grand Prix Tampa closed for good last week.
One-on-one with Nikki Fried: Her views from marijuana to home insurance crisis
In the August 23 Primary election, two Florida Democrats are competing for the nomination to challenge Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried and U.S. Rep. (and former Republican Governor) Charlie Crist. Both recently agreed to one-on-one interviews with Fox 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick.
In the August 23 Primary election, two Florida Democrats are competing for the nomination to challenge Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried and U.S. Rep. (and former Republican Governor) Charlie Crist. Both recently agreed to one-on-one interviews with Fox 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick.
Calling all snake hunters: Florida's annual python challenge is back
If a python hunt sounds enticing to you, head to the Everglades. The annual Florida Python Challenge is here.
If a python hunt sounds enticing to you, head to the Everglades. The annual Florida Python Challenge is here.
From bananas to boat parades, U.S. Coast Guard in St. Pete covers 400 nautical miles to keep Bay Area safe
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
Sarasota non-profit on a mission to help those impacted by Kentucky flooding
A Bay Area non-profit is collecting donations and supplies for those hardest hit by devastating floods in Kentucky.
A Bay Area non-profit is collecting donations and supplies for those hardest hit by devastating floods in Kentucky.
Beverage maker recalls 53 nutritional, protein drinks over possible microbial contamination
Lyson Magnus LLC voluntarily recalled the products due to potential microbial contamination, including from the organism Cronobacter sakazakii, according to the FDA.
Lyson Magnus LLC voluntarily recalled the products due to potential microbial contamination, including from the organism Cronobacter sakazakii, according to the FDA.