Teen starts Black history camp to give kids a deeper look at heritage
One Tampa Bay area teen is working to bring Black history to kids during the summer.
One Tampa Bay area teen is working to bring Black history to kids during the summer.
Tracking red tide: With algae blooms, not all Bay Area beaches are alike
If you’re planning a day at the beach, be sure to check red tide maps for the latest conditions on Bay Area beaches.
If you’re planning a day at the beach, be sure to check red tide maps for the latest conditions on Bay Area beaches.
St. Pete mayor calls for state help during emergency meeting on red tide
St. Pete city council members will hold an emergency meeting as the city grapples with massive fish kills around its coast. Crews have cleared about 800 tons of dead fish amidst the algae bloom.
St. Pete city council members will hold an emergency meeting as the city grapples with massive fish kills around its coast. Crews have cleared about 800 tons of dead fish amidst the algae bloom.
St. Pete dessert bar trying to break Guinness World Record for National Ice Cream Day
Beans & Barlour is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by attempting to break the record for most people scooping ice cream simultaneously
Beans & Barlour is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by attempting to break the record for most people scooping ice cream simultaneously
Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to traces of benzene
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Record $4.2 billion stolen through online scams in 2020: report
Victims in California, New York, Texas, Florida and Ohio lost the most money to scammers in 2020.
Victims in California, New York, Texas, Florida and Ohio lost the most money to scammers in 2020.
The Ries Brothers performing at their favorite St. Pete venue
The Ries Brothers are all grown up and getting ready to perform at one of their favorite venues in St. Petersburg.
The Ries Brothers are all grown up and getting ready to perform at one of their favorite venues in St. Petersburg.
'Stuff the Bus' with school supply donations at Westfield Brandon mall
The first day of school is just a month away and school supplies are needed for children with parents that can't afford them. A local business is leading the way to stuff the bus.
The first day of school is just a month away and school supplies are needed for children with parents that can't afford them. A local business is leading the way to stuff the bus.
Polk County School District hosting virtual job fair
Over in Polk County, a virtual job fair will take place Wednesday to hire more teachers for the fall.
Over in Polk County, a virtual job fair will take place Wednesday to hire more teachers for the fall.
Experimental skin cancer vaccine developed in Tampa saves woman's life
Bay Area researchers say they have developed a vaccine for a rare type of skin cancer and it could dramatically change outcomes for patients.
Bay Area researchers say they have developed a vaccine for a rare type of skin cancer and it could dramatically change outcomes for patients.
Amalie Arena ice shavings from Stanley Cup Final brewed into beer, served at select Tampa bars today
Yes, the ice that the Tampa Bay Lightning skated on during the Stanley Cup Final has been filtered and transformed into a limited-edition beer. Sixteen Tampa bars will be serving it up Monday.
Yes, the ice that the Tampa Bay Lightning skated on during the Stanley Cup Final has been filtered and transformed into a limited-edition beer. Sixteen Tampa bars will be serving it up Monday.
Airboat tours offer unique way to see Florida's natural beauty
"You get to some wildlife that you would never see with another boat because you are going to areas you could never get to with another boat," explained one Crystal River airboat route operator.
"You get to some wildlife that you would never see with another boat because you are going to areas you could never get to with another boat," explained one Crystal River airboat route operator.
Couple’s struggle with alcohol, drugs led to creation of café that feeds body and soul
Mia and Robby Graham serve up more than plant-based food at their restaurant in Lutz.
Mia and Robby Graham serve up more than plant-based food at their restaurant in Lutz.
Tampa ceramic artist makes one-of-a-kind work
Kimberli Cummings is a ceramic artist based in Tampa. She signed up for a six-week pottery class thirty years ago, and she’s been doing it ever since.
Kimberli Cummings is a ceramic artist based in Tampa. She signed up for a six-week pottery class thirty years ago, and she’s been doing it ever since.
Coors Light will pay you $5,000 to ‘chill’ this summer
Coors Light is hiring people across seven cities -- including Tampa -- to get paid $5,000 to do what they probably are already doing this summer: chilling.
Coors Light is hiring people across seven cities -- including Tampa -- to get paid $5,000 to do what they probably are already doing this summer: chilling.
Where to get sandbags as Elsa heads toward Florida
Tampa Bay area counties open self-serve sandbag locations ahead of Elsa
Tampa Bay area counties open self-serve sandbag locations ahead of Elsa
List: Tampa Bay area Independence Day fireworks and other Fourth of July celebrations for 2021
As celebrations return for Independence Day in 2021, there are plenty of fireworks shows and other events around the Tampa Bay area and Central Florida.
As celebrations return for Independence Day in 2021, there are plenty of fireworks shows and other events around the Tampa Bay area and Central Florida.
Bond between rescued pups lifts spirits across St. Petersburg and online
A pair of rescued pooches in St. Petersburg are fast becoming internet stars after their owners started sharing photos online of their daily walks.
A pair of rescued pooches in St. Petersburg are fast becoming internet stars after their owners started sharing photos online of their daily walks.
Florida 'Freedom Week' to offer sales tax breaks: Here's what's included
Floridians can avoid paying all or part of sales taxes on purchases such as grills; bicycles; fishing and camping gear; kayaks and canoes; tickets for concerts, movies and ball games; gym memberships; boxes of softballs and sleeves of tennis balls; and even sunscreen.
Floridians can avoid paying all or part of sales taxes on purchases such as grills; bicycles; fishing and camping gear; kayaks and canoes; tickets for concerts, movies and ball games; gym memberships; boxes of softballs and sleeves of tennis balls; and even sunscreen.
Tampa-based 'Zola' movie worrisome to sex-trafficking survivors
The story started out as a viral tweet thread, almost too shocking to be true – and some details are not. It's a tale of strip clubs, violence, and eventual sex trafficking that allegedly took place right here in Tampa.
The story started out as a viral tweet thread, almost too shocking to be true – and some details are not. It's a tale of strip clubs, violence, and eventual sex trafficking that allegedly took place right here in Tampa.



















