‘Happy Thrifters’: Mystery resale bus tour is bargain shopping for a greater good
The Happy Thrifters is part treasure hunt and part mystery tour. Shoppers on the bus tour hit local resale shops, but they don't know which shops until they get there. While they get big bargains, it's all part of a larger purpose.
The Happy Thrifters is part treasure hunt and part mystery tour. Shoppers on the bus tour hit local resale shops, but they don't know which shops until they get there. While they get big bargains, it's all part of a larger purpose.
Tampa leaders involve community in effort to eliminate traffic deaths
The city of Tampa’s vision for creating safer streets and eliminating traffic deaths is also bringing the community closer together.
The city of Tampa’s vision for creating safer streets and eliminating traffic deaths is also bringing the community closer together.
New Japan Pro Wrestling welcomes WWE's first openly gay superstar into the ring in St. Pete
In 2013, Fred Rosser came out as the first openly gay wrestler signed with the WWE. He has taken his message all over the globe and Sunday he'll bring it back to Tampa Bay as one of the names competing under the New Japan Pro Wrestling banner at the St. Pete Coliseum.
In 2013, Fred Rosser came out as the first openly gay wrestler signed with the WWE. He has taken his message all over the globe and Sunday he'll bring it back to Tampa Bay as one of the names competing under the New Japan Pro Wrestling banner at the St. Pete Coliseum.
Blogger's secrets to feeding a family of five on $100 a week
A blogger shared how she feeds her family of five on $100 a week amid the increase in inflation.
A blogger shared how she feeds her family of five on $100 a week amid the increase in inflation.
‘It’s become a crisis’: Tampa mayor wants $5 million for rental assistance program
New buildings are booming in downtown Tampa, but renters, who are facing 25 percent increases, are facing sticker shock and that’s why Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is asking for additional funding for the city’s rental assistance program.
New buildings are booming in downtown Tampa, but renters, who are facing 25 percent increases, are facing sticker shock and that’s why Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is asking for additional funding for the city’s rental assistance program.
Hillsborough offering free agriculture tour for active-duty military, veterans
Military members, their spouses, and veterans have the chance to go on a free bus tour to learn more about potential careers in agriculture.
Military members, their spouses, and veterans have the chance to go on a free bus tour to learn more about potential careers in agriculture.
Michigan woman sells rare leaves for $2,000 each
A young entrepreneur in Michigan is definitely growing her business – in more ways than one.
A young entrepreneur in Michigan is definitely growing her business – in more ways than one.
Concussion prevention device gets FDA OK, endorsement of Tampa student-athlete
It's not about the money for Laney Higgins. She's donating the money from her name, image, and likeness deal. Her goal is to save other student athletes from suffering concussions and head injuries.
It's not about the money for Laney Higgins. She's donating the money from her name, image, and likeness deal. Her goal is to save other student athletes from suffering concussions and head injuries.
Rental assistance available for Hillsborough County residents
Renters and landlords can get direct payments for rent, utilities, and late fees through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program that began during the pandemic.
Renters and landlords can get direct payments for rent, utilities, and late fees through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program that began during the pandemic.
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers being treated in Florida eager to get home to defend country
For wounded Ukrainian soldiers away from home, they're anxiously watching their nation under attack and yearning to get back to defend it.
For wounded Ukrainian soldiers away from home, they're anxiously watching their nation under attack and yearning to get back to defend it.
New St. Pete mayor raises Grand Prix flag ahead of weekend
You can almost hear the engines revving. The St. Petersburg Firestone Grand Prix will soon be underway.
You can almost hear the engines revving. The St. Petersburg Firestone Grand Prix will soon be underway.
Exploring the benefits of mushrooms
Joseph Iovino went from not being a fan of mushrooms to starting a career and business in growing them. He showed us how different types of fungi can be used for everything from food to coffee.
Joseph Iovino went from not being a fan of mushrooms to starting a career and business in growing them. He showed us how different types of fungi can be used for everything from food to coffee.
2022 Florida State Fair opens with all the deep-fried fun and food
It's opening day at the Florida State Fair as the annual event returns to Hillsborough County.
It's opening day at the Florida State Fair as the annual event returns to Hillsborough County.
Help kids make Valentine's Day special for Tampa area veterans
Children in Hillsborough County are working to make sure veterans know they are loved this Valentine's Day.
Children in Hillsborough County are working to make sure veterans know they are loved this Valentine's Day.
Reviews: Cultural drama, mystery, and intrigue packed into 3 must-read new releases
January was a big month for new releases in bookstores. Journalist Ashley Kritzer joined FOX 13’s Linda Hurtado to review some titles released in January that readers won’t want to miss.
January was a big month for new releases in bookstores. Journalist Ashley Kritzer joined FOX 13’s Linda Hurtado to review some titles released in January that readers won’t want to miss.
School children re-purpose stuffed animals to make toys for shelter pets
When Zach Hartman sees something in the garbage, he tries to think of a way to re-purpose it. That's how he decided to take used stuffed animals and turn them in to toys for dogs and cats living in rescues and shelters.
When Zach Hartman sees something in the garbage, he tries to think of a way to re-purpose it. That's how he decided to take used stuffed animals and turn them in to toys for dogs and cats living in rescues and shelters.
St. Petersburg plans for new Black history museum
On Tuesday, St. Petersburg's first Black mayor, Ken Welch kicked off Black History Month by raising the African American history flag over City Hall. Community leaders say they want a new museum to preserve that history.
On Tuesday, St. Petersburg's first Black mayor, Ken Welch kicked off Black History Month by raising the African American history flag over City Hall. Community leaders say they want a new museum to preserve that history.
Pet photos wanted for Cadbury's yearly bunny contest
The Cadbury Bunny Tryouts are back for the fourth year. Pet owners can submit a photo of their pet wearing bunny ears for a chance to win big prizes.
The Cadbury Bunny Tryouts are back for the fourth year. Pet owners can submit a photo of their pet wearing bunny ears for a chance to win big prizes.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
Tampa expands program that helps first-time buyers purchase homes
With the issue of affordable housing becoming more serious by the day around Tampa Bay, the city of Tampa is taking steps to try and deal with the problem.
With the issue of affordable housing becoming more serious by the day around Tampa Bay, the city of Tampa is taking steps to try and deal with the problem.