Donating unwanted Gasparilla beads helps local non-profit
The Gasparilla fun might be over, but now you can be part of preparations for next year’s festivities while helping the environment.
The Gasparilla fun might be over, but now you can be part of preparations for next year’s festivities while helping the environment.
Hooters partners with Bay Area Girl Scouts, sending thousands of cookies to hometown heroes
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
We're a week away from the official start of Girl Scout cookie season and while most are used to seeing tables set up at grocery stores, banks, or events, some might spot local troops selling their famous cookies at a famous chicken wing restaurant.
Gasparilla guide to parking, rideshare, & public transit
Getting around downtown Tampa could be challenging during the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade Saturday. We've compiled resources to help parade goers get around, whether they're driving, taking a rideshare, or public transit.
Getting around downtown Tampa could be challenging during the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade Saturday. We've compiled resources to help parade goers get around, whether they're driving, taking a rideshare, or public transit.
City holds public input meeting for West Tampa Rome Yard development
The city of Tampa will hear from residents in West Tampa Monday about the proposed Rome Yard multi-use development.
The city of Tampa will hear from residents in West Tampa Monday about the proposed Rome Yard multi-use development.
HART makes bus service pirate-friendly during Gasparilla
Getting to and from Gasparilla festivities can be challenging for drivers. That's why the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is making its routes pirate-friendly Saturday for the parade.
Getting to and from Gasparilla festivities can be challenging for drivers. That's why the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is making its routes pirate-friendly Saturday for the parade.
Free government COVID test kits now available: Everything you need to know
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
How to ensure accurate results from at-home COVID tests being sent by federal government
Scientists said the at-home tests are appealing because the results come back fast, but following the instructions is critical for accuracy. Two doctors told us how and when it's best to use the tests, in order to get accurate results.
Scientists said the at-home tests are appealing because the results come back fast, but following the instructions is critical for accuracy. Two doctors told us how and when it's best to use the tests, in order to get accurate results.
Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis
For the first time, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, saying they saw a 34% decline in new donors last year.
For the first time, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, saying they saw a 34% decline in new donors last year.
Bay Area musicians make inspiring melodies for kids
A Bay Area music group called Beyond Chaotic is making a good impression on the music scene, walking in the footsteps of the Jonas Brothers and other kid bands.
A Bay Area music group called Beyond Chaotic is making a good impression on the music scene, walking in the footsteps of the Jonas Brothers and other kid bands.
Georgia hikers help woman recreate cherished photograph of late mother
South Carolina resident Bridget Hazel wanted to recreate a photo of her late mother but had no idea where it had been taken. So she posted it on social media, where a group of Georgia hikers helped make her dream come true.
South Carolina resident Bridget Hazel wanted to recreate a photo of her late mother but had no idea where it had been taken. So she posted it on social media, where a group of Georgia hikers helped make her dream come true.
StoryCorps makes stop in Tampa, preserving stories of history and heritage
The national nonprofit StoryCorps is in Tampa, recording oral histories and conversations between friends, families, and colleagues, all in an effort to preserve the history and traditions of the Bay Area.
The national nonprofit StoryCorps is in Tampa, recording oral histories and conversations between friends, families, and colleagues, all in an effort to preserve the history and traditions of the Bay Area.
Tom Brady giving away 2,500 specialty ‘Best Buddies’ license plates to Florida drivers for a good cause
Tom Brady is teaming up with the non-profit, Best Buddies, to give away vouchers for a new Florida specialty license plate that benefits the charity. The organization is "dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation" of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Tom Brady is teaming up with the non-profit, Best Buddies, to give away vouchers for a new Florida specialty license plate that benefits the charity. The organization is "dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation" of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Changes to Pasco County bell schedules go into effect across school district
The new year is bringing with it new school start times for students in Pasco County.
The new year is bringing with it new school start times for students in Pasco County.
Healthy eating lessons available for Hillsborough County seniors
It's a new year and most of us have made resolutions to eat better. A Hillsborough County program is helping seniors to do just that.
It's a new year and most of us have made resolutions to eat better. A Hillsborough County program is helping seniors to do just that.
Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Tampa to open additional COVID-19 testing locations as cases rise
Several new COVID-19 testing sites will open this week in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Tampa due to increased demand for tests.
Several new COVID-19 testing sites will open this week in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Tampa due to increased demand for tests.
1 eaglet hatches, 1 more expected soon in southwest Florida
One baby eagle has hatched in southwest Florida, and one more is expected soon -- and anyone can get a live look from home.
One baby eagle has hatched in southwest Florida, and one more is expected soon -- and anyone can get a live look from home.
Big-name entertainers coming to Tampa Bay in 2022
After nearly two years of canceled events, fans of some of the biggest names in entertainment may finally see the performances they’ve been waiting for.
After nearly two years of canceled events, fans of some of the biggest names in entertainment may finally see the performances they’ve been waiting for.
Demand remains high as people line up early at Hillsborough's only COVID-19 testing site
Outside the only Hillsborough County clinic that’s offering COVID-19 testing, a line had already formed, hours before it officially opened on Monday.
Outside the only Hillsborough County clinic that’s offering COVID-19 testing, a line had already formed, hours before it officially opened on Monday.
More than just pumpkins and trees at this family-owned St. Pete stand
Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas trees has been an iconic seasonal spot for people to make the best of their holiday seasons.
Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas trees has been an iconic seasonal spot for people to make the best of their holiday seasons.
Shoreview woman who defied odds after lung transplant hoping for another miracle
In January, Kim Shobe will mark 30 years since having her right lung replaced. She's the Mayo Clinic's longest-living lung transplant patient and now she's praying for a second miracle: a new kidney.
In January, Kim Shobe will mark 30 years since having her right lung replaced. She's the Mayo Clinic's longest-living lung transplant patient and now she's praying for a second miracle: a new kidney.