Taste of TNF recipe: Cheesesteak empanadas with black pepper mayo

What do you get when you take Philly's most famous sandwich and give it a little Florida Spanish flair? Dr. BBQ says the answer is hot, crispy, and delicious – and it's the featured item on our Taste of TNF menu.

Temple Terrace snack shop puts Tampa Bay twist on Turkish treats

Roasted! is a Middle Eastern snack shop located in Temple Terrace. The name comes from the roasted coffee and nuts they serve. But the store offers much more in the way of chocolates, gummies, spices and Middle Eastern knick-knacks.

Gowns for Girls gets teens ready for homecoming, free of charge

It's fall and that means it's time for high school homecomings. The dress, the shoes, and the dinner out can get very expensive. One group is committed to helping girls who can't afford to buy a new dress get one.

Need for mead leads Odessa couple down new road

Pye Road Meadworks is a boutique meadery in Odessa, Florida. A true mom-and-pop winery, it was opened by Matt and Debbie McDonough in March of 2021 due to an ever-growing demand for their hand-crafted mead. 

Tampa police, firefighters hope stickers will speak for special needs patients who can't

The Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue came together Monday to unveil stickers and explain a registry they've developed to help them respond to the special needs community.

Taste of TNF recipe: Salmon tacos with pineapple

For tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and the Seahawks, Dr. BBQ prepared this recipe for your feast: salmon tacos.

James Museum's exhibit showcases 'Warhol's West'

Even people not familiar with great artists have been exposed to Andy Warhol's work.  His Campbell's Soup Cans painting has been assimilated into our advertising world as a repeated icon of consumer products.

5K Rugged Maniac obstacle course no match for vision-impaired Sarasota teen

Every day since birth, Levi Gobin has faced obstacles head-on. At 17 years old, proving people wrong has become an easy challenge for him to complete.

Recipe: Mojo pork tenderloin Cuban sliders

The author of ‘The Four Fundamentals of Smoking,’ pitmaster Chris Sussman, recently moved to Gulfport.

New Florida laws: Minimum wage hike, vaping changes take effect Oct. 1

Minimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost this week, while about two-dozen new laws kick in, including a regulatory framework for electronic cigarettes.

Breast cancer patient crusades for others fighting the battle

Lavita Rodriguez thought the 2008 accident that left her paralyzed would be the toughest battle of her life, but ten years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer and fight took on a whole new meaning.

Hillsborough County School District looks to fill hundreds of open job positions

From teachers to bus drivers, there are over 800 available positions in the Hillsborough County School District. A job fair will be held Wednesday.

Young gold-medal runners get head start on success

A local track team is number one in the country after finishing first at the AAU Junior Olympics National Championship. Their incredible achievement is What's Right with Tampa Bay.

Need for diaper donations increases 200% during pandemic

Anyone who has never had to buy diapers may not appreciate how expensive they can be. It can cost families $80 a month to diaper one child for a month.

Ybor City nonprofit offers free after school program for youth

The Dream Center of Tampa is accepting youth for its free after-school programs this fall, for local elementary-age kids. It’s a safe place for kids to dream, achieve and become.