Bay Area cancer patient finds purpose, inspiration selling variety of rubber ducks
One woman with terminal cancer in Tampa Bay is finding a purpose in a project that began in an effort to help cover the cost of her medical bills.
One woman with terminal cancer in Tampa Bay is finding a purpose in a project that began in an effort to help cover the cost of her medical bills.
Plant City para archer qualifies for Paralympics after surviving brutal attack
When we first met the unstoppable Tracy Otto in April 2023, she was determined to qualify for the paralympic archery team. She’s the survivor of a brutal attack at the hands of an ex-boyfriend, but she fought through her injuries, proving the impossible is possible.
When we first met the unstoppable Tracy Otto in April 2023, she was determined to qualify for the paralympic archery team. She’s the survivor of a brutal attack at the hands of an ex-boyfriend, but she fought through her injuries, proving the impossible is possible.
Tampa turns 137: City holding events all week to celebrate birthday
Tampa celebrates 137 years of being a city on Monday, commemorating the day on July 15, 1887, when Tampa and New Tampa joined under one charter as a city.
Tampa celebrates 137 years of being a city on Monday, commemorating the day on July 15, 1887, when Tampa and New Tampa joined under one charter as a city.
Bay Area favorite bringing a taste of Asia to Clearwater
Ordering authentic Taiwanese Boba tea usually requires a plane ticket to Taipei. Now, thirsty patrons simply travel to Clearwater to get the same original taste.
Ordering authentic Taiwanese Boba tea usually requires a plane ticket to Taipei. Now, thirsty patrons simply travel to Clearwater to get the same original taste.
St. Petersburg company creates 3-D printed furniture
At a microfactory in St. Petersburg, large robots named Tom and Jerry are plugging away at building furniture.
At a microfactory in St. Petersburg, large robots named Tom and Jerry are plugging away at building furniture.
Bucs defensive end putting on free youth football camp in Tampa
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Calijah Kancey is putting on a free youth football camp in the Tampa area.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Calijah Kancey is putting on a free youth football camp in the Tampa area.
HCPS seeking name suggestions for new high school in Wimauma
Hillsborough County Public Schools will open a new high school in Wimauma in 2025, and the district wants the public's input to help decide the school's name.
Hillsborough County Public Schools will open a new high school in Wimauma in 2025, and the district wants the public's input to help decide the school's name.
AARP offers 99 Great Ways to Save for 2024
AARP has released its 15th annual 99 Great Ways to Save list.
AARP has released its 15th annual 99 Great Ways to Save list.
Aviation enthusiasts unite through plane spotting
Dalton Hoch and Steven Larson have become a sort of plane paparazzi.
Dalton Hoch and Steven Larson have become a sort of plane paparazzi.
Book bus to visit underserved neighborhoods, give free books to kids
The Juvenile Welfare Board and its Summer Book Bus are on the road once again, delivering free books to children in underserved neighborhoods across Pinellas County.
The Juvenile Welfare Board and its Summer Book Bus are on the road once again, delivering free books to children in underserved neighborhoods across Pinellas County.
New law designates Veterans Florida as initial point of employment resources for veterans
Florida has one of the largest veteran populations in the country.
Florida has one of the largest veteran populations in the country.
Tampa gearing up for Boom by the Bay celebration
The mayor of Tampa and other city leaders are gearing up for the annual Boom by the Bay celebration on July 4.
The mayor of Tampa and other city leaders are gearing up for the annual Boom by the Bay celebration on July 4.
Sounding the alarm about July 4th celebrations
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado talked with a woman who created events to help veterans celebrate July 4th without the sounds of fireworks that could trigger them.
FOX 13's Linda Hurtado talked with a woman who created events to help veterans celebrate July 4th without the sounds of fireworks that could trigger them.
Bay Area rescue dog saves the lives of other pets through blood donation
Geezer, a four-and-half-year-old American foxhound, has regular appointments at Blue Pearl Animal Hospital in Tampa, but not because something is wrong with him. Instead, Geezer is a regular donor at the BluePearl Blood Bank.
Geezer, a four-and-half-year-old American foxhound, has regular appointments at Blue Pearl Animal Hospital in Tampa, but not because something is wrong with him. Instead, Geezer is a regular donor at the BluePearl Blood Bank.
How to give blood in the Tampa Bay area
One Blood has Big Red Buses all over the Tampa Bay area.
One Blood has Big Red Buses all over the Tampa Bay area.
Drive-thru food pantries in Pinellas County helping struggling families over summer
The number of families struggling to put food on the table keeps growing.
The number of families struggling to put food on the table keeps growing.
Allergy leads Bay Area woman to create synthetic-free candles
Candles are one of Jordan Reddington's favorite things. Her allergy to a synthetic preservative led her to create her own line of candles to prevent reactions.
Candles are one of Jordan Reddington's favorite things. Her allergy to a synthetic preservative led her to create her own line of candles to prevent reactions.
‘Just Like Me’ camp offers healing for teens in foster care, chance to showcase talents learned
For more than a decade, a partnership between Family Support Services and The Performance Academy has shined a lot on older kids within the foster care community. Together, they run the Just Like Me Camp.
For more than a decade, a partnership between Family Support Services and The Performance Academy has shined a lot on older kids within the foster care community. Together, they run the Just Like Me Camp.
Tampa hosts lessons for 'World's Largest Swimming Lesson'
On Thursday, Tampa will take part in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson by hosting lessons at four of its public pools.
On Thursday, Tampa will take part in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson by hosting lessons at four of its public pools.
TECO, Duke customers can weigh in on proposed rate increases in series of meetings
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is holding public hearings over the next two weeks to allow TECO and Duke Energy customers to give their thoughts on proposed rate increases.
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is holding public hearings over the next two weeks to allow TECO and Duke Energy customers to give their thoughts on proposed rate increases.