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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Healthcare worker raises breast cancer awareness through Making Strides
Mammograms aren't comfortable. But Lois Nickel-Ward wants to make the patient's experience as easy as possible.
Mammograms aren't comfortable. But Lois Nickel-Ward wants to make the patient's experience as easy as possible.
Town hall for parents with questions about COVID vaccines for children
Booster shots aren't the only major development happening in the fight against COVID.
Booster shots aren't the only major development happening in the fight against COVID.
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.
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.
Tampa Baseball Museum's grand opening is Saturday
A new museum focused on America's favorite pasttime is opening.
A new museum focused on America's favorite pasttime is opening.
Host a coffee party on Sept. 24 to raise funds in support of people with cancer
One group is raising millions of dollars for charity just by having a cup of coffee.
One group is raising millions of dollars for charity just by having a cup of coffee.
Signup underway for October Making Strides walks
The American Cancer Society Making Strides in-person walks will return in October. Signup is underway for the events.
The American Cancer Society Making Strides in-person walks will return in October. Signup is underway for the events.
After 'falling through the cracks,' teen with autism creates inclusive baseball league
Taylor Duncan was 4 years old when he was diagnosed on the autism spectrum. As he got older, he realized he was "different" but not incapable when it came to playing sports.
Taylor Duncan was 4 years old when he was diagnosed on the autism spectrum. As he got older, he realized he was "different" but not incapable when it came to playing sports.
Gulfport print shop embraces classic processes and tools
Print St. Pete is a community print shop in Gulfport. They focus mainly on letterpress printing, a form of relief printmaking where ink is raised on a surface and pressed into paper using a printing press.
Print St. Pete is a community print shop in Gulfport. They focus mainly on letterpress printing, a form of relief printmaking where ink is raised on a surface and pressed into paper using a printing press.
City of Tampa opens portal, promising 72-hour turnaround time for most road repairs
The pandemic put a pause on fixing Tampa’s pothole problem. But now, a new initiative spearheaded by the city is promising to take your complaint at any hour of the day, and address it within three days.
The pandemic put a pause on fixing Tampa’s pothole problem. But now, a new initiative spearheaded by the city is promising to take your complaint at any hour of the day, and address it within three days.
Hillsborough deputies to step up traffic patrols at common crash sites
According to FDOT, Hillsborough County ranks fourth in Florida for serious and fatal traffic crashes.
According to FDOT, Hillsborough County ranks fourth in Florida for serious and fatal traffic crashes.
Polk County ceremony to honor lives lost on 9/11, in Afghanistan
Polk County veterans will hold a ceremony honoring the lives lost on September 11th and in the 20 years of war that followed.
Polk County veterans will hold a ceremony honoring the lives lost on September 11th and in the 20 years of war that followed.
September 11th memorial locations around the Tampa Bay area
Throughout the years since the September 11th attacks, many Tampa Bay Area communities have added memorials honoring the fallen first responders and victims.
Throughout the years since the September 11th attacks, many Tampa Bay Area communities have added memorials honoring the fallen first responders and victims.
Couple turns passion for pollinators into thriving honey business
After buying their first beehive in 2017, Robert and Carleigh Patterson became enthralled with bees and now have more than 100 hives, allowing them to sell all-natural, specialty honey.
After buying their first beehive in 2017, Robert and Carleigh Patterson became enthralled with bees and now have more than 100 hives, allowing them to sell all-natural, specialty honey.
Veteran says it’s unlikely PTSD caused former Marine to kill 4 in Polk massacre
Bryan Riley said he was on meth and struggling with post-traumatic-stress disorder when he killed four people, but a veteran who runs a non-profit dedicated to PTSD says it is unlikely that’s what caused Riley to commit the quadruple murder.
Bryan Riley said he was on meth and struggling with post-traumatic-stress disorder when he killed four people, but a veteran who runs a non-profit dedicated to PTSD says it is unlikely that’s what caused Riley to commit the quadruple murder.
From Riverview garage, veteran crafts unique teak gifts
Bogan Fine Woodworking is based out of owner Joe Bogan’s garage in Riverview. He started the business in 2020 but has been working with wood for more than a dozen years.
Bogan Fine Woodworking is based out of owner Joe Bogan’s garage in Riverview. He started the business in 2020 but has been working with wood for more than a dozen years.