Instead of writing a citation, code enforcement team helps veteran move back into home damaged by fire
When Hillsborough County’s code enforcement department got a complaint about an abandoned house that caught fire last year, instead of writing a violation, they helped an Air Force veteran and his wife move back in.
When Hillsborough County’s code enforcement department got a complaint about an abandoned house that caught fire last year, instead of writing a violation, they helped an Air Force veteran and his wife move back in.
Pirate-themed distillery crafts ‘unique spirits for unique souls’
Even though Gasparilla was canceled this year, there’s a distillery in Bradenton that embraces pirate culture and celebrates the scallywags of the seas.
Even though Gasparilla was canceled this year, there’s a distillery in Bradenton that embraces pirate culture and celebrates the scallywags of the seas.
Tampa man’s flair for making pens into works of art turned a hobby into a career
A Lithia man uses everything thing from wood to materials from a 1947 plane crash to create unique pens that have a feel for history.
A Lithia man uses everything thing from wood to materials from a 1947 plane crash to create unique pens that have a feel for history.
Nostalgic hobby steams ahead as pandemic wears on
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many companies have taken a hit, but business is booming at HR Trains & Toys in Pinellas Park. The shop is a destination for those who like model railroading or who are intrigued by the idea of it.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many companies have taken a hit, but business is booming at HR Trains & Toys in Pinellas Park. The shop is a destination for those who like model railroading or who are intrigued by the idea of it.
Volunteers to work to clean up driftwood debris left by Tropical Storm Eta
The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is recruiting volunteers to help clean up lumbar and washed up driftwood left from Tropical Storm Eta’s storm surge back in November.
The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is recruiting volunteers to help clean up lumbar and washed up driftwood left from Tropical Storm Eta’s storm surge back in November.
Volunteers help open new doors by teaching Manatee County adults how to read
In Manatee County, one in five adults can't read above the fifth-grade level. A local group is addressing this need. Their quest to help others find reading success is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
In Manatee County, one in five adults can't read above the fifth-grade level. A local group is addressing this need. Their quest to help others find reading success is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
FWC looking for tips regarding scalped pelicans near Skyway pier
Rescue groups say someone is deliberately scalping pelicans by the Skyway fishing pier, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the crime.
Rescue groups say someone is deliberately scalping pelicans by the Skyway fishing pier, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the crime.
When to water, trim, fertilize flora for a stunning backyard Florida garden
Garden experts at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg can help amateur gardeners grow plants and flowers like the pros.
Garden experts at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg can help amateur gardeners grow plants and flowers like the pros.
Family hopes 'Be a Match' event will lead to cure for 8-year-old boy's leukemia
Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life.
Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life.
Beware online dating scams this Valentine's Day
Having been through heartbreak, Rebecca D'Antonio said she wanted to be careful when she signed up for a dating site a few years ago.
Having been through heartbreak, Rebecca D'Antonio said she wanted to be careful when she signed up for a dating site a few years ago.
Black-owned businesses get boost from dedicated bus tour
Candy Lowe is leading a group on a shopping spree throughout Tampa, stopping at businesses owned and operated by African Americans.
Candy Lowe is leading a group on a shopping spree throughout Tampa, stopping at businesses owned and operated by African Americans.
Dancing with fire: St. Pete school teaches the ‘hottest’ dance moves
Social media proves there’s no shortage of hot dance moves around, but there’s a place in St. Petersburg where you can learn and practice the hottest old-school dance moves of them all.
Social media proves there’s no shortage of hot dance moves around, but there’s a place in St. Petersburg where you can learn and practice the hottest old-school dance moves of them all.
Recipes: Dr. BBQ's feast inspired by the Daytona 500
This year, drivers at Daytona will "start their engines" on Valentine’s Day. It's NASCAR's premiere event and Dr. BBQ is a huge race fan, so fasten your seat belts and get ready for a sweetheart of a feast.
This year, drivers at Daytona will "start their engines" on Valentine’s Day. It's NASCAR's premiere event and Dr. BBQ is a huge race fan, so fasten your seat belts and get ready for a sweetheart of a feast.
Create a multifunctional home office
Sometimes a home office needs to have more than one purpose, like a guest room, so our interior designer told us where to start and some tricks to maximize space.
Sometimes a home office needs to have more than one purpose, like a guest room, so our interior designer told us where to start and some tricks to maximize space.
Brandon-based candlemaker has the perfect Valentine's Day gift
With Valentine's Day around the corner, Bay Area businesses hope lovers will shop local. From candles to chocolates, there's plenty to choose from.
With Valentine's Day around the corner, Bay Area businesses hope lovers will shop local. From candles to chocolates, there's plenty to choose from.
Colorful ribbons present haunting reminder of lives lost to COVID-19
Stretched outside Cathy Tobias' Anna Maria Island home, a beautiful rainbow of ribbons depicts a tragic reminder of the coronavirus pandemic.
Stretched outside Cathy Tobias' Anna Maria Island home, a beautiful rainbow of ribbons depicts a tragic reminder of the coronavirus pandemic.
What to consider when renovating the home office
As a realtor, Pattie Meek is aware of just how important the home office has become over the past year. She brought in an expert to help her with everything from the lighting to the chair to the Zoom background.
As a realtor, Pattie Meek is aware of just how important the home office has become over the past year. She brought in an expert to help her with everything from the lighting to the chair to the Zoom background.
Super Bowl weekend road closures
With the Super Bowl this weekend, city officials have announced street closures for parts of Tampa.
With the Super Bowl this weekend, city officials have announced street closures for parts of Tampa.
After heartbreaking prognosis, family hopes pet parade will help young cancer patient smile
An aggressive cancer has left a little boy from Pasco County with only weeks to live. Now David’s community is rallying to help fulfill his last wish – with some help from their four-legged friends.
An aggressive cancer has left a little boy from Pasco County with only weeks to live. Now David’s community is rallying to help fulfill his last wish – with some help from their four-legged friends.
Recipe: All-in-one Buffalo wing dip
Buffalo chicken wings are absolutely a Super Bowl staple. But they can be messy and hard to make. So why not combine all those awesome flavors into one easy-to-eat dip?
Buffalo chicken wings are absolutely a Super Bowl staple. But they can be messy and hard to make. So why not combine all those awesome flavors into one easy-to-eat dip?