Financial assistance program now available for Manatee County residents
Starting Wednesday, Manatee County residents who need help making rent, mortgage or utility payments can apply online for one-time emergency assistance through the Manatee CARES Housing Assistance Program.
Starting Wednesday, Manatee County residents who need help making rent, mortgage or utility payments can apply online for one-time emergency assistance through the Manatee CARES Housing Assistance Program.
Scammers pretend to be COVID-19 contact-tracers to get personal information from victims
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
First class of Tampa college preparatory school sending 98% of graduates to college
Senior graduation has a significant meaning for students at Cristo Rey Tampa High School.
Senior graduation has a significant meaning for students at Cristo Rey Tampa High School.
Tampa woman turns old cigar boxes into fashionable accessories
Ybor City was once known as the cigar capitol of the world, which means the city has produced its share of cigar boxes as well. Now, one local woman has made a business out of up-cycling these pieces of Tampa history.
Ybor City was once known as the cigar capitol of the world, which means the city has produced its share of cigar boxes as well. Now, one local woman has made a business out of up-cycling these pieces of Tampa history.
Providing help to small businesses in their time of need
A Small Business Administration grant is helping the Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre keep small businesses afloat. The impact that the program is having is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
A Small Business Administration grant is helping the Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre keep small businesses afloat. The impact that the program is having is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
School is out for the summer, but cafeteria food is still available for Hillsborough County children
Once students were sent home for virtual learning back in March, Hillsborough County kicked off their Grab-and-Go meal service to make sure their students didn’t go hungry. Now that summer is here, they’re doing the same thing again.
Once students were sent home for virtual learning back in March, Hillsborough County kicked off their Grab-and-Go meal service to make sure their students didn’t go hungry. Now that summer is here, they’re doing the same thing again.
Pharmacy owner continues mission for community health after looters ransack business
After an East Tampa pharmacy was burglarized and vandalized during protests this week, the owner is doubling down on her efforts to empower and uplift the community around her business.
After an East Tampa pharmacy was burglarized and vandalized during protests this week, the owner is doubling down on her efforts to empower and uplift the community around her business.
Equality in communities built through supporting black-owned businesses
Entrepreneurs say one way to make an impact during the nation’s reckoning following the murder of George Floyd is to support black-owned businesses.
Entrepreneurs say one way to make an impact during the nation’s reckoning following the murder of George Floyd is to support black-owned businesses.
HUG connects those with special needs, even during the pandemic
Melissa Caulfield and her mom Terry Boatner are reminiscing about all the fun social activities that Melissa did with the organization Help Us Gather, or HUG.
Melissa Caulfield and her mom Terry Boatner are reminiscing about all the fun social activities that Melissa did with the organization Help Us Gather, or HUG.
Peking duck recipe
Learn to make Peking Duck.
Learn to make Peking Duck.
Florida's tax-free holiday for hurricane supplies lasts until June 4
Hurricane season isn't waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to wrap up. As residents head out to gather their supplies, they're having to do things a little differently.
Hurricane season isn't waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to wrap up. As residents head out to gather their supplies, they're having to do things a little differently.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda and crew will host drive-in 'thrill' shows in Sarasota
At Nathan Benderson Park, there's a show going up unlike any other. The idea came straight from the drive-in movie concept. You pull up with your family and you're safely spread out from others.
At Nathan Benderson Park, there's a show going up unlike any other. The idea came straight from the drive-in movie concept. You pull up with your family and you're safely spread out from others.
Hurricane prep tax holiday begins Friday
Starting Friday, shoppers in Florida emerging from coronavirus stay-at-home orders can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season.
Starting Friday, shoppers in Florida emerging from coronavirus stay-at-home orders can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season.
Tampa photographer giving away free bridal photo shoot to nurse on frontline of COVID-19 pandemic
Ryan Joseph, owner of Joseph Fine Art Photographs, is giving away a free photography package that’s worth approximately $7,800 to a Bay Area registered nurse in honor of his mother.
Ryan Joseph, owner of Joseph Fine Art Photographs, is giving away a free photography package that’s worth approximately $7,800 to a Bay Area registered nurse in honor of his mother.
AAA: '100 Deadliest Days' of crashes involving teen drivers begin
It's a key time to remind young drivers about avoiding reckless risks on road with school being out and summer beginning.
It's a key time to remind young drivers about avoiding reckless risks on road with school being out and summer beginning.
Great Explorations hosting adult game night
Great Explorations Children's Museum usually focuses on keeping kids entertained, but they're helping adults have a little fun.
Great Explorations Children's Museum usually focuses on keeping kids entertained, but they're helping adults have a little fun.
Tampa re-ups fund to help small businesses
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
The city of Tampa is expanding access to its coronavirus relief grant for small businesses.
ZooTampa reopens to seniors Tuesday before full reopening Friday
After being closed for over two months, ZooTampa is preparing to reopen to the public on Friday. Before their official reopening, they set Tuesday aside as a special day just for senior citizens to have a day at the zoo just for themselves.
After being closed for over two months, ZooTampa is preparing to reopen to the public on Friday. Before their official reopening, they set Tuesday aside as a special day just for senior citizens to have a day at the zoo just for themselves.
Patriotic artwork honors firefighters using repurposed fire hose
Temple Terrace firefighters David Burton and Andy Muzzy make American flags from retired fire equipment.
Temple Terrace firefighters David Burton and Andy Muzzy make American flags from retired fire equipment.
USF launches fundraiser for international students stranded in Tampa by COVID-19
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.