United Way group raises money to keep families from being evicted in Sarasota County
Women United, a group under United Way of South Sarasota County, is raising money to help families in danger of being evicted from their homes.
Women United, a group under United Way of South Sarasota County, is raising money to help families in danger of being evicted from their homes.
Travelocity giving away $10,000 vacations based on your kids’ drawings
Travelocity is asking kids to draw up their dream vacation.
Travelocity is asking kids to draw up their dream vacation.
Retired caterer recalls cooking for music legends
For decades, Midge Trubey had an all-access pass as a caterer working for music legends, from Michael Jackson to Van Halen to Kenny Rogers. Now she's retired and sharing her recipes -- and stories.
For decades, Midge Trubey had an all-access pass as a caterer working for music legends, from Michael Jackson to Van Halen to Kenny Rogers. Now she's retired and sharing her recipes -- and stories.
Tracking red tide in Florida
There are two ways to track red tide along Florida waterways.
There are two ways to track red tide along Florida waterways.
Miss Florida competition is no longer a beauty pageant
There has been an evolution away from the superficial; the emphasis is now on the cerebral. Many of the women have college or advanced degrees.
There has been an evolution away from the superficial; the emphasis is now on the cerebral. Many of the women have college or advanced degrees.
'American Chopper' star opens motorcycle-themed restaurant, museum in Clearwater
‘American Chopper’ star Paul Teutul Sr. is opening the OCC Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater on Friday. Fans of the series will be overwhelmed by the amount of memorabilia collected over the last 20 years.
‘American Chopper’ star Paul Teutul Sr. is opening the OCC Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater on Friday. Fans of the series will be overwhelmed by the amount of memorabilia collected over the last 20 years.
Child tax credit calculator: Figure out how much you’ll get monthly
The credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
The credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
Some need to register online with IRS portal to receive child tax credit
President Biden's ‘American Rescue Plan' expanded the annual child tax credit from $2,000 to up to $3,600 per child.
President Biden's ‘American Rescue Plan' expanded the annual child tax credit from $2,000 to up to $3,600 per child.
Free healthy food program strengthens community
The Harvest Hope Garden in the University area of Tampa is a place where kids and adults in the community can learn how to grow and prepare their food.
The Harvest Hope Garden in the University area of Tampa is a place where kids and adults in the community can learn how to grow and prepare their food.
You-pick flower season blooms in Plant City berry fields
Fancy Farms, known for its strawberries, decided after the berry season was over they would take a chance on planting something different. Now, they have 10 acres of zinnias and giant sunflowers in full bloom.
Fancy Farms, known for its strawberries, decided after the berry season was over they would take a chance on planting something different. Now, they have 10 acres of zinnias and giant sunflowers in full bloom.
Dead fish cleanup begins as red tide drifts north along Gulf coast
Red tide blooms were clearly visible from SkyFOX this afternoon along the coast of Pinellas County. Beach communities are doing their best to clean up dead fish that wash ashore as they wait to see how long it lasts.
Red tide blooms were clearly visible from SkyFOX this afternoon along the coast of Pinellas County. Beach communities are doing their best to clean up dead fish that wash ashore as they wait to see how long it lasts.
Tampa Bay Restaurant Week kicks off with dozens of local flavors, benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay
If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.
If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.
Reynolds Wrap will give $10,000 in ‘rookie griller’ contest
Reynolds Wrap is searching for a "rookie griller." They are looking for people known as the ones in their family to burn more burgers than cook them.
Reynolds Wrap is searching for a "rookie griller." They are looking for people known as the ones in their family to burn more burgers than cook them.
'Rainbow Washing:' A disturbing trend of using rainbow symbols when practices are not LGBT friendly
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
Prison-themed circus show tells story of Alcatraz in Wesley Chapel
It was once one of the most notorious prisons in existence. Now, Alcatraz is the theme of a new circus show you can experience in Wesley Chapel this week.
It was once one of the most notorious prisons in existence. Now, Alcatraz is the theme of a new circus show you can experience in Wesley Chapel this week.
After 2018 red tide bloom, beach businesses concerned what new blooms could bring
Red tide is a major concern for those living on Florida’s West Coast and now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has detected low to medium levels of red tide algae off Pinellas County -- from Indian Rocks Beach all the way down to Fort De Soto.
Red tide is a major concern for those living on Florida’s West Coast and now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has detected low to medium levels of red tide algae off Pinellas County -- from Indian Rocks Beach all the way down to Fort De Soto.
Drobots drone camps let kids take flight this summer
With school out, many summer camps are officially launching this week across the Tampa Bay area. If you’re looking for a fun STEM camp, or if your child enjoys drones or robotics, Drobots is worth checking out.
With school out, many summer camps are officially launching this week across the Tampa Bay area. If you’re looking for a fun STEM camp, or if your child enjoys drones or robotics, Drobots is worth checking out.
Non-profit helps people turn their lives around
Pastor Bill Losasso's passion is to help the forgotten. He opened a place where the hurting could dream again and rebuild their lives.
Pastor Bill Losasso's passion is to help the forgotten. He opened a place where the hurting could dream again and rebuild their lives.
This Sarasota shop is dedicated to organic popcorn
Phil Pagano has been popping corn kernels in his food wagon at local events in the area for 12 years. He’s the “Phil” behind Uncle Phil’s Organic Popcorn in Sarasota.
Phil Pagano has been popping corn kernels in his food wagon at local events in the area for 12 years. He’s the “Phil” behind Uncle Phil’s Organic Popcorn in Sarasota.
Myakka community rallies around 'very sweet' family after deadly fire
A Myakka family was sound asleep Sunday morning when a fire started. Two people rushed to try and help their loved one, but the flames grew. He did not make it out.
A Myakka family was sound asleep Sunday morning when a fire started. Two people rushed to try and help their loved one, but the flames grew. He did not make it out.