Here's how to stop receiving those political text messages on your phone

If you’ve just about had it with all the political ads on TV and the unsolicited calls encouraging you to vote for one candidate over the other, you’re not alone. However, political text messages also seem to be crowding up consumers’ phones as Election Day quickly approaches. 

'Lose with Lisa': Woman loses 120 pounds, becomes cheerleader for others

When COVID-19 hit, a woman who lost more than 100 pounds used her social media presence to coach others on their weight loss journey.

Tampa man's quest to beat type 2 diabetes becomes mission to help cure pediatric cancer

A Tampa man started a quest to beat his type two diabetes by hopping on his bike. He lost 80 pounds but he also found a new call to action that could help save the lives of children fighting cancer.

Pinellas County VFW collecting clothing for veterans in need

Local organizations are coming together to help veterans get the basic supplies that they need. Their willingness to help these band of brothers is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Beaming barista gets $2,000 tip, thanks to 'Venmo Challenge'

A New Port Richey barista just got a tip of more than $2,000, thanks to people all over the world. It’s part of a new social media trend called the "Venmo Challenge” that has finally reached the Bay Area.

Animals displaced by Hurricane Sally brought to SPCA Tampa Bay

A local animal shelter is stepping up to help rescue cats and dogs from the Panhandle. Nearly 50 were transported across the state Friday and will soon be looking for their forever homes.

Handcrafted, luxurious leather goods made by Riverview artisan

Inside his Riverview workshop, Jonathan Ovalles taps, stamps, and sews, transforming leather into works of art with a practical purpose. 

Gasparilla Kids Parade tickets go on sale as organizers promise safe event

The COVID-19 pandemic has kept fans from the stands, put Halloween in limbo, and forced the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to go virtual. But when it comes to holiday traditions, there is good news, at least for now: Gasparilla will go on.

Chinese hot pot recipes 

Chinese Hot-Pot is a social and communal cooking method.

Creative Pinellas helps artists apply for CARES money 

The Pinellas County government carved out some money for artists in federal CARES dollars and Creative Pinellas is the agency helping people take advantage.  

Instagram helps entrepreneur connect with customers

Adi Arezzini found her passion for wellness while serving in the Israel army as a fitness instructor. But she never thought she's be running her own business.

Florida to start paying extra $300 in federal aid to unemployed individuals

Not knowing where your next paycheck is going to come from is never easy, but for unemployed Floridians, the good news is that help is on the way starting this week,