Why your credit score could be going up soon

Nearly half of all Americans could get a boost to their credit scores, due to changes in the way medical debt is reported.

List: Fourth of July celebrations around Tampa Bay

While some Fourth of July festivities went off with a bang over the weekend, there are still more to come.

Where to find Fourth of July fireworks, celebrations around Tampa Bay area

The Tampa Bay Area will be a blast for the Fourth of July this year. Here's a list of where and when you and your family can have some fun in your community.

Car rental prices up 55%, tips to save money

If you are renting a car this Fourth of July holiday weekend, or for a summer trip, prices are soaring. And some rental agencies are charging hundreds in deposits.

Free HIV testing offered at Tampa Walgreens

The Walgreens on W Platt Street in Tampa will offer free HIV testing and information on National HIV Testing Day, Monday, June 27. 

20th annual St. Pete Pride Parade: Parking, parade route, events

St. Pete Pride's headline event is the parade that will take place this Saturday, June 25 – and maneuvering around downtown may be a challenge. Here's a list of resources and the event schedule to help you navigate the weekend.

Financial assistance helps qualifying Tampa buyers land their first home

According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020. 

Hillsborough House of Hope helps give women a fresh start after incarceration

The Hillsborough House of Hope helps women who are released from jail by teaching them job skills, showing them how to dress for an interview, or even just praying with them. Many are mothers who are trying to reconnect with their children.

Travel nurse jobs mix care with adventure

Traveling nurses fill crucial staffing shortages at hospitals across the country while pursuing their passion for adventure. 

App helps young adults navigate the real world

College or trade schools can give students an idea of how to get started in a career, but what about those other big questions that come with adulthood? Young adults setting out in the real world now have everything they need to get on their feet right at their fingertips. 

How to lower divorce expenses; cost as low as $408

At the Women's Resource Center in Sarasota, a classroom is ready for those looking to learn how to navigate the costs of divorce. Lori Gentile, the director of client services, said it’s lessons that would have helped in her own split.

'March For Our Lives' to hold more than 400 rallies around the world demanding for gun reform

One month after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, hundreds of thousands of young people took to the streets for a day of rallies called March For Our Lives. 

Impact-resistant doors, windows, garage doors tax-free starting July 1 in Florida

For anyone who’s considering home upgrades before hurricane season ramps up, the state of Florida has some incentives to help get those projects going. 

Hillsborough County releases new evacuation zones for residents

One week into hurricane season, Florida has already had its first brush with a tropical disturbance. Hillsborough County officials just released new evacuation zones, and the map changes put 75,000 people in an evacuation zone for the first time.

Sandbag sites open around Bay Area ahead of tropical system

While mainly South Florida will get the brunt of heavy rain this weekend from a tropical system, some Bay Area governments still want to make sure residents are prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas.