Recipe: Barbecue hashbrown casserole

Thursday nights are perfect for sitting back, getting comfortable, and catching some NFL football on FOX. And since your getting comfortable, Dr. BBQ decided it was time to cook up some southern-style comfort food.

Model makes career dreams come true, despite pandemic

A former model is following her dream of becoming a business owner and she's doing it in the middle of the pandemic. Her leap of faith is what's right with Tampa Bay.

RCS Grace House wants homeless families to never need their services again

A local non-profit is helping less fortunate families get back on their feet by giving them a hand-up. How this charitable organization is helping families is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Bay Area participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Anyone with unused prescription drugs can safely dispose of them on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at several Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota County locatio

Political text messages peak as Election Day nears, virus prevents most in-person campaigning

The election is less than two weeks away and the pandemic has certainly affected politics this year. Instead of relying on door knocks and big events, campaigns are using technology to reach voters.

Take a tour of Rye Preserve, one of Manatee County's 'hidden gems'

The Rye Preserve trail system leads visitors through four distinctive ecosystems where hikers can see a variety of interesting creatures, including the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub jay. 

Recipe: Pepperoni pizza cheesesteak

Giants and Eagles fans are both passionate about their teams and they're usually bitter rivals. But one thing they do have in common is an appetite for great food. For tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup, Dr. BBQ decided to take something Philly is famous for and give it a New York City spin.

Anyone can be a ghostbuster with Eckerd College's virtual 'Ghost Hunting 101' class

Dr. Brandy Stark will teach proper protocol and explain how to use ghost-hunting equipment, document evidence, and communicate with entities. She’ll also be sharing local paranormal history and lore. 

Takata airbag recall: Florida will pay drivers up to $150 to replace recalled airbags

Florida will give some Honda and Acura owners a debit card worth anywhere from $50 to $150, which can be activated once their recalled Takata airbags have been replaced. 

Fans fill watch parties across Tampa Bay area to support Rays in World Series

It is going to be a big week for baseball fans in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays had a disappointing first game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday night, but fans at a socially distant watch party at the St. Petersburg pier acknowledged -- it's just one game.

26-year Polk County deputy raises funds for Speech and Hearing Center

Law enforcement officers have a duty is to serve and protect. One Polk County deputy is sacrificing time and money to do just that. His commitment to his community is what's right with Tampa Bay.

You, too, can learn to play the didgeridoo

There are many things that come to mind when you think of Australia, from kangaroos to koalas. But what about music?  Meet the Bay Area man who has a passion for one of the oldest instruments in the world.

Recipe: Smoked Buffalo chicken dip

Last week's Thursday night game between the Chiefs and the Bills was at first postponed, then moved to Monday. Despite all of the craziness, our Dr. BBQ discovered fans are still hungry for football any day of the week.

Breast cancer survivor says pandemic may have saved her

Patti Greene's hair salon has the tools needed to help women look better, but she has one item that could make them think about their health. It's a prosthetic she created that shows what a breast cancer lump feels like.

Reports of violence, abuse, trafficking rise as pandemic continues to isolate the vulnerable

From domestic violence to human trafficking, the pandemic has brought in more calls to domestic violence centers and more reports of trafficking, according to victim advocates.