Florida's first outdoor snow park opens Nov. 20

Most people move to Florida to avoid cold weather, but snowflakes will soon be falling in Pasco County. The state’s first outdoor snow park opens in Dade City next week.

Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market offers full month to shop

One of Tampa's most anticipated holiday traditions will kick off this weekend, but with a different look and feel this year.

Working cats: The purr-fect solution to your company's pest problem

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay saves and adopts out thousands of cats and kittens every year. But what about those cats that come in that aren't so social? They don't go to homes; they go to work.

Legoland Florida hiring for theme park, hotel jobs

Legoland is looking to fill 35 different roles, both full-time and part-time, in departments ranging from entertainment to operations to, hotel services, security, retail and even water park lifeguards.

Recipe: Bacon-wrapped hot chicken bites

There's an old saying: "Everything’s better with bacon." And if you believe that's true, then Dr. BBQ has got the perfect recipe for you to celebrate tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup. 

Mentorship helping girls become GEMS in their community

Young girls can struggle with having positive self-esteem, but Nyasha Jones is helping break that cycle for Bay Area girls. 

Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull

Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.

North Port soap company keeps customers clean, naturally

An artisan bath and beauty product company in North Port is changing the way customers think about keeping clean.

Concerned about cost of housing, Polk plans to build affordable homes

Polk County is kicking off a new program to help low- and moderate-income residents become homeowners. The county plans to start by building two homes in Davenport and two in Lakeland and sell them for less than $130,000.

Sarasota beekeeper upcycling political signs for sweet purpose

The Sarasota Honey Co. is now using political signs to keep her bees safe from the elements and predators, like beetles. "They don’t care if it’s a Trump sign or a Biden sign. They hold no loyalty to any party."

Local artists shine at St. Pete mural festival

The annual St. Petersburg Shine Mural Festival kicks off Saturday afternoon. This year, all of the artists are from Florida.

Florida nursing home residents may leave, return amid COVID-19 pandemic

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, which has made a concerted effort to scale back restrictions enacted because of the coronavirus, wants to make it easier for residents of long-term care facilities to reunite with families for the holidays --- even it means forgoing COVID-19 testing. 

Recipe: Cheesy crab quesadillas

In San Francisco, restaurants all across the city specialize in seafood. And in Green Bay, the easiest way to please is by adding some cheese. That inspired Dr. BBQ to fire up the grill and create a snack that's worthy of tonight's contest between the Packers and 49ers on Thursday Night Football.