North Port police collecting donations for Louisiana deputies whose homes were destroyed by Ida

Out of 300 employees with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, 200 have had their homes damaged or completely destroyed. The North Port Police Officers Association is collecting donations to help them get back on their feet.

Interactive map gives 3D views of all Hillsborough County has to offer

The tourism industry in Hillsborough County has bounced back from the pandemic in a big way. For folks who can’t make a trip to Tampa, a new tool helps them virtually visit the city without ever leaving the house.

Moms come together to clothe kids in Hillsborough County

A dedicated group of moms is volunteering their time to help struggling families clothe their children. 

How to help victims of Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida brought life-threatening floods and knocked out power to more than a million in Louisiana and Mississippi. Here’s how you can help.

Smart sprinklers keep lawns green without wasting water

A smart device for your lawn may be able to save you money and Tampa Bay Water Wise is offering a rebate for those who qualify.

Bay Area humanitarian groups prepare to welcome Afghanistan refugees

The Tampa City Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday supporting Afghan refugees to Tampa, if they choose to relocate there after fleeing the chaos in Kabul.

Plays cast seniors in a different light

Linda Goldman didn't like the way seniors were being portrayed in plays so she decided to do something about it by writing plays for seniors -- with a purpose.

New flood insurance maps take effect in Pinellas County

Earlier this year, FEMA updates its flood insurance rate map for coastal areas of Pinellas County, and the new map takes effect Tuesday.

Learn to harvest rainfall, conserve water to reduce runoff pollution

Pinellas County along with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) wants to educate the public about ways people can conserve water and prevent runoff pollution.

Consumer alert: Scammers take advantage of QR code-comeback

QR stands for quick response. You scan the box-shaped code using your phone’s camera and seconds later, a link will open. Privacy experts say con artists are now using this technology to scam people.

Handmade donuts are that much sweeter at this Busch Boulevard shop

Nicola’s Donuts on Busch Boulevard in Tampa is one of the few shops left that still does things the old-fashioned way.

Tunnel to Towers events coming to the Tampa Bay area

Tunnel to Towers is marking the 20th anniversary of September 11th with events across the country, including the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa homes wanted for film productions; homeowners earn thousands per day

Location scouts for the film industry are looking for Tampa homes. Homeowners can earn as much as $5,000 per day by letting production teams turn their house into a Hollywood set.

Tampa clinic is 1 of 2 in U.S. using bladeless, electron-beam therapy to treat skin cancer

Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.

USF enrolling Bay Area children as part of Moderna vaccine study

USF is enrolling Bay Area children in a study to test the efficacy, side effects and dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Cycle to raise awareness for MS during St. Augustine event

One of the National MS Society’s biggest fundraisers will take place in Florida, and if you love to cycle and support a great cause, this event is for you.

'It got scary:' From the ICU, COVID patient details his recovery

He was the picture of health and he never thought he would get COVID-19. But now a local ICU patient has a positive prognosis and a unique way to help others.