COVID-coping products, straight from Tampa man's 3D printer
Tim Hileman's drone-repair business has had a busy year. But it's the two COVID-19 products he makes that he's most proud of.
Tim Hileman's drone-repair business has had a busy year. But it's the two COVID-19 products he makes that he's most proud of.
TSA: Despite fewer passengers, agents see increase in guns at checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration says thousands of firearms are discovered at airport checkpoints every year but despite fewer people taking flights, TSA officers are flagging more firearms at airport checkpoints.
The Transportation Security Administration says thousands of firearms are discovered at airport checkpoints every year but despite fewer people taking flights, TSA officers are flagging more firearms at airport checkpoints.
Red Cross needs committed volunteers before a hurricane strikes
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
Bay Area organizations help job seekers gain new skills, find employment resources
The pandemic has forced some job seekers to add new skills or education to their resumes in order to get noticed, but finding out which companies are hiring is a challenge.
The pandemic has forced some job seekers to add new skills or education to their resumes in order to get noticed, but finding out which companies are hiring is a challenge.
History, art, craftsmanship goes into every pen at Write Turnz
A Lithia-based craftsman is penning his own history with the one-of-a-kind writing instruments he creates.
A Lithia-based craftsman is penning his own history with the one-of-a-kind writing instruments he creates.
NASA, USF test system that uses human waste to grow fresh vegetables
Human waste could be a key piece of NASA's plan to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and make successful trips to Mars.
Human waste could be a key piece of NASA's plan to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and make successful trips to Mars.
Bay Area malls collecting school supplies for kids
School is about to start but some students don't have the supplies they need. Bay Area malls are coming together to collect those school items for students.
School is about to start but some students don't have the supplies they need. Bay Area malls are coming together to collect those school items for students.
Inequality makes staying healthy harder for many communities
Where you live, learn, work and play all have a huge impact on your health. Not everyone has a fair opportunity, and in Hillsborough County, there are some groups of people whose wellbeing is lacking.
Where you live, learn, work and play all have a huge impact on your health. Not everyone has a fair opportunity, and in Hillsborough County, there are some groups of people whose wellbeing is lacking.
Full list: Florida back-to-school tax holiday offers breaks on computers, other supplies
Retailers reeling from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic hope Floridians will indulge in a chance to save some money this weekend as students prepare for the new school year, whether it be in traditional classrooms or online.
Retailers reeling from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic hope Floridians will indulge in a chance to save some money this weekend as students prepare for the new school year, whether it be in traditional classrooms or online.
Longer summer means more chance for YMCA campers to get outside
Many parents are walking tightropes, trying to balance work and daycare now that the COVID-19 pandemic has lengthened summer breaks, but some parents can breathe a sigh of relief. The YMCA is extending its camps to cover the extra weeks.
Many parents are walking tightropes, trying to balance work and daycare now that the COVID-19 pandemic has lengthened summer breaks, but some parents can breathe a sigh of relief. The YMCA is extending its camps to cover the extra weeks.
Clearwater organization needs back-to-school supply donations
A Bay Area homeless shelter is trying to ensure that their children go back to school with the supplies they need.
A Bay Area homeless shelter is trying to ensure that their children go back to school with the supplies they need.
Her sustainable fashions look good and help save the world
Tayler Sallee is a senior at the Art Institute of Tampa studying fashion merchandising and marketing. Her work is centered on sustainability.
Tayler Sallee is a senior at the Art Institute of Tampa studying fashion merchandising and marketing. Her work is centered on sustainability.
ZooTampa offers sneak peek at what goes into feeding more than 1,000 animals a day
The meal prep is an important part of the everyday care of every animal.
The meal prep is an important part of the everyday care of every animal.
Healing while Black: Virtual summit aims to address mental well-being for people of color
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - a time when the spotlight focuses on historically underserved groups. Bay Area counselors told FOX 13 talking about mental health is crucial to healing.
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - a time when the spotlight focuses on historically underserved groups. Bay Area counselors told FOX 13 talking about mental health is crucial to healing.
‘Mr. Tommy’ leaves rock and roll in the rearview, pursues childhood trucking dream
Tommy Girvin and his signature top hat have been entertaining children in the Tampa Bay area for more than 14 years.
Tommy Girvin and his signature top hat have been entertaining children in the Tampa Bay area for more than 14 years.
"I want them to be safe": Furloughed Disney worker donates masks to teachers
As teachers get ready to return to school, an Orange County woman is donating face masks to them.
As teachers get ready to return to school, an Orange County woman is donating face masks to them.
Sarasota Humane Society holds virtual summer camps
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
Travel back in time at Hillsborough County’s smallest conservation park
Hillsborough County's smallest conservation park offers a unique look at what old Florida used to look like.
Hillsborough County's smallest conservation park offers a unique look at what old Florida used to look like.
Activists hope Rays' Opening Day support creates opportunities for equality, justice
The Tampa Bay Rays used the return of baseball Friday night to focus on racial justice.
The Tampa Bay Rays used the return of baseball Friday night to focus on racial justice.
Temporary closures become permanent for many Bay Area businesses as COVID-19 cases rise
Over the last four months, more than 1,200 businesses in the Tampa Bay area have had to close down, at least for a little while. But new data shows that temporary shutdowns are increasingly becoming permanent and local companies are concerned.
Over the last four months, more than 1,200 businesses in the Tampa Bay area have had to close down, at least for a little while. But new data shows that temporary shutdowns are increasingly becoming permanent and local companies are concerned.