New Riverview eatery featured by national Black Restaurant Week campaign
A national campaign to celebrate Black-owned restaurants is finding gems in Florida for the first time, featuring several Tampa Bay area eateries during Black Restaurant Week.
A national campaign to celebrate Black-owned restaurants is finding gems in Florida for the first time, featuring several Tampa Bay area eateries during Black Restaurant Week.
Charities struggle to keep up with need
Keeping the holidays shining bright is what Meals On Wheels Plus of Manatee County is working to do. But this year, they need extra help spreading the holiday cheer.
Keeping the holidays shining bright is what Meals On Wheels Plus of Manatee County is working to do. But this year, they need extra help spreading the holiday cheer.
Take a trip back in time, or to the North Pole, at the Florida Railroad Museum
For anyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of riding a train, the Florida Railroad Museum is a treat for the senses. During the month of December, it transforms and transports you to the North Pole.
For anyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of riding a train, the Florida Railroad Museum is a treat for the senses. During the month of December, it transforms and transports you to the North Pole.
Santa goes virtual in 2020, with some help from Clearwater lookalike
Last Christmas Eve, when he was out to dinner with his wife, a little girl approached Randy Maxey, ecstatic over meeting the real St. Nick. After that, he says, he decided 2020 was going to be the year he donned the big red suit.
Last Christmas Eve, when he was out to dinner with his wife, a little girl approached Randy Maxey, ecstatic over meeting the real St. Nick. After that, he says, he decided 2020 was going to be the year he donned the big red suit.
St. Pete gardener's succulents offer year-round joy in tiny clay pots
Anyone who lives in an apartment or colder climate -- but still wants to stretch their green thumb -- knows something about succulents.
Anyone who lives in an apartment or colder climate -- but still wants to stretch their green thumb -- knows something about succulents.
Scammers target consumers on record day of online shopping
This holiday season is set to shatter online shopping records, as the pandemic pushes consumers online and shoppers are scoring deals from the safety of their homes.
This holiday season is set to shatter online shopping records, as the pandemic pushes consumers online and shoppers are scoring deals from the safety of their homes.
Sarasota woman helps others leave abuse behind
A Sarasota woman found success despite her struggles through life. She did it by helping others overcome their own struggles.
A Sarasota woman found success despite her struggles through life. She did it by helping others overcome their own struggles.
With café open, hope once again flows -- along with the coffee
When local businesses and restaurants re-opened, it meant more than just jobs for some people. At the Portico Café, the business means a second chance for the homeless and others.
When local businesses and restaurants re-opened, it meant more than just jobs for some people. At the Portico Café, the business means a second chance for the homeless and others.
Winners of NASA essay contest will witness 1st Artemis deep space exploration launch in 2021
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Mom-and-pop shops banking on Small Business Saturday after being hit hard during pandemic
Hundreds of small businesses across the Bay Area were forced to make changes during the pandemic and hope the shopping season will help them stay afloat.
Hundreds of small businesses across the Bay Area were forced to make changes during the pandemic and hope the shopping season will help them stay afloat.
Florida Aquarium penguins share special bond with staff
The Florida Aquarium is home to African black-footed penguins that weigh about seven pounds.
The Florida Aquarium is home to African black-footed penguins that weigh about seven pounds.
'Made in Tampa Bay' holiday gift guide
Each week, we feature local artists, cooks, and businesses who make great products locally. Here’s a few that may make great gift ideas for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list.
Each week, we feature local artists, cooks, and businesses who make great products locally. Here’s a few that may make great gift ideas for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list.
Recipe: Gnocchi with sweet potato, corn and bacon
If you wind up having leftover sweet potato or corn after Thanksgiving, you can use it to make another delicious side dish.
If you wind up having leftover sweet potato or corn after Thanksgiving, you can use it to make another delicious side dish.
Is that holiday gathering too risky? New tool helps you decide
If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.
If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.
COVID-19 testing sites in Bay Area experience holiday rush ahead of Thanksgiving
Across the Tampa Bay area, COVID-19 test sites are experiencing their own kind of holiday rush as demand increases ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend.
Across the Tampa Bay area, COVID-19 test sites are experiencing their own kind of holiday rush as demand increases ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend.
Publix recipe gives a fresh twist to green beans, a Thanksgiving side dish
If you're looking for a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish, the Publix Apron's cooking school has this one for your family.
If you're looking for a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish, the Publix Apron's cooking school has this one for your family.
New study suggests COVID-19 immunity could last longer than previously thought
The results of new research in the fight against the coronavirus is promising, showing evidence that people could maintain immunity against COVID-19 from several months up to years.
The results of new research in the fight against the coronavirus is promising, showing evidence that people could maintain immunity against COVID-19 from several months up to years.
Free Bay Area program helps adults finish college degrees
Kevin Giordano found himself back on the St. Petersburg College campus years after graduating.
Kevin Giordano found himself back on the St. Petersburg College campus years after graduating.
'Trouble in Toyland' report reveals possible hidden dangers in popular toys
Consumer advocates from across Florida held a virtual news conference Monday to discuss toy safety as the official start to the holiday shopping season approaches.
Consumer advocates from across Florida held a virtual news conference Monday to discuss toy safety as the official start to the holiday shopping season approaches.