Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife

For more information about the Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa, visit ​​​​​​​https://www.owlsnestsanctuaryforwildlife.com/

Hillsborough extends mask order; sets up COVID-19 dashboard

Emergency planners in Hillsborough County voted Monday to extend the countywide mask order for another seven days as Florida continues to set new records for coronavirus cases.

Volunteers needed for nationwide COVID-19 vaccine trial

Researchers are making a nationwide call for volunteers in a COVID-19 vaccine trial and some facilities in Florida are among those signing up volunteers for clinical studies.

Pinellas school leaders draft reopening plan, which includes requiring face coverings for students

When Pinellas County schools reopen for the first time in nearly five months, things will look and feel a lot different for students and staff. Everyone will be required to wear masks or face coverings, classrooms will be rearranged and even school buses will have a new way to get on and off. 

Polk CARES program applications for residents are due Friday

The last day to apply for federal grants to anyone in Polk County struggling financially because of the pandemic is Friday, July 10.

Leafy greens help power Crop Juice to expand across Sarasota

Crop Juice is a cold-press juice company in Sarasota. The company started seven years ago when owner Karen Odierna started testing out leafy green juice. 

From the Railroad Era to the inverted pyramid, St. Pete's piers took on many forms since the 1800s

Landmarks are a source of pride for locals and a destination for others. Like the Space Needle in Seattle or the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, the Pier is a visual representation of St. Petersburg's identity and its history. 

Hazardous hand sanitizer being sold at U.S. stores, FDA warns

The FDA has issued a warning about dangerous hand sanitizers that contain poison. The agency says there’s been a sharp increase in products that test positive for the toxic contaminant methanol.

Photo gallery: St. Pete's piers through the years

The new St. Pete Pier isn't the first of its kind. The landmark has played an integral part in the city -- even before it became a city.

Robotic animals help isolated seniors find companionship during pandemic

A new program sponsored by the Florida Alzheimer's Association and the Department of Elder Affairs provides seniors with robotic dogs, cats or an mp3 player.

Tampa International Airport announces return of more flights, launches online passenger tools

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is typically one of the busiest in the year at Tampa International Airport, but as more people decide to stay home this year over safety concerns, you can expect travel numbers to be down significantly. 

USF mega pantry feeding 10,000 a week

A consistent line of cars, stacks of boxes, and groups of volunteers made for a lot of activity in the parking lot of the University of South Florida's Yuengling Center Wednesday afternoon.

Cost of laundry weighs heavy on families during pandemic

The Laundry Project usually does a couple of free laundry events a year, but during the pandemic, they've done 42 in the last 15 weeks. Now they need help keeping up with the demand.

New budget, more than 100 new laws hit the books in Florida

More than 100 new laws will hit the books Wednesday from the 2020 legislative session, with issues ranging from expanding school vouchers to increasing fines for bear poaching.

Pasco County moves graduation from USF to individual school's outdoor stadium

Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.