Kids -- or kids at heart -- can write letters to zoo animals, Weeki Wachee mermaids
Parents, if you're searching for a new way to keep your kids -- or maybe yourself -- occupied, how about writing a letter to some pretty cool pen pals?
Parents, if you're searching for a new way to keep your kids -- or maybe yourself -- occupied, how about writing a letter to some pretty cool pen pals?
Retirees, taxpayers, and more: Who gets money from the coronavirus stimulus bill
Most taxpayers will automatically get their stimulus cash, as will those on Social Security. Here are some specifics on how that will work, based on the most common questions we are getting.
Most taxpayers will automatically get their stimulus cash, as will those on Social Security. Here are some specifics on how that will work, based on the most common questions we are getting.
Bare supermarket shelves leave little left over to feed needy Polk children
For years KidsPACK bought 90 percent of its food for needy and homeless children from suppliers, but because people are stripping the shelves clean, there is little or no food left to sell to the organization.
For years KidsPACK bought 90 percent of its food for needy and homeless children from suppliers, but because people are stripping the shelves clean, there is little or no food left to sell to the organization.
Soap and Hope: The ‘Laundry Project’ helps low-income families wash clothes for free
Current Initiatives, the City of Tampa, Locale Church and Big Wash teamed up to pay for 20 families to do their laundry at Big Wash laundromat
Current Initiatives, the City of Tampa, Locale Church and Big Wash teamed up to pay for 20 families to do their laundry at Big Wash laundromat
Hillsborough moves forward with 'safer-at-home' order and curfew, finalizing details Thursday
Hillsborough leaders want you to stay home as much as possible. A countywide ‘safer-at-home’ directive and curfew order are set to be voted on Thursday.
Hillsborough leaders want you to stay home as much as possible. A countywide ‘safer-at-home’ directive and curfew order are set to be voted on Thursday.
Hundreds throughout Tampa Bay area receive free grab-and-go meals from Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay, one of Tampa Bay’s largest hunger relief organizations is providing free grab-and-go meals for children and their parents.
Feeding Tampa Bay, one of Tampa Bay’s largest hunger relief organizations is providing free grab-and-go meals for children and their parents.
Tampa Bay area businesses hope to hire laid-off workers
With many businesses forced to shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus, millions are out of work, looking for a way to pay the bills. Despite that, some jobs are more in demand than ever.
With many businesses forced to shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus, millions are out of work, looking for a way to pay the bills. Despite that, some jobs are more in demand than ever.
Tampa Bay YMCAs offering childcare for medical workers, first responders
Finding childcare is difficult in the best of circumstances and as the novel coronavirus pandemic upends many aspects of American life, the families of medical workers and first responders may suffer even more.
Finding childcare is difficult in the best of circumstances and as the novel coronavirus pandemic upends many aspects of American life, the families of medical workers and first responders may suffer even more.
Peace River Center hotline helps manage anxiety amid COVID-19 pandemic
Almost everyone is experiencing anxiety while the novel coronavirus pandemic throws the world into uncertainty.
Almost everyone is experiencing anxiety while the novel coronavirus pandemic throws the world into uncertainty.
Student meals available at Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota distribution sites
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus COVID-19 in Florida: Who should be tested and what you need to know
Two deaths in Florida have been blamed on the COVID-19 coronavirus, so state leaders are asking the public to take a wide range of precautions and they are providing resources to answer questions and ease concerns.
Two deaths in Florida have been blamed on the COVID-19 coronavirus, so state leaders are asking the public to take a wide range of precautions and they are providing resources to answer questions and ease concerns.
Laid-off, furloughed workers should file for benefits immediately, attorney warns
Labor law attorneys said employees who have been laid-off or furloughed should file for unemployment benefits immediately.
Labor law attorneys said employees who have been laid-off or furloughed should file for unemployment benefits immediately.
Floridians text, call 2-1-1 to find free meal location for children
Floridians can now text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211, call 2-1-1 or go online to find their closest participating Summer BreakSpot location, which provides free meals to children under 18 when school is out.
Floridians can now text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211, call 2-1-1 or go online to find their closest participating Summer BreakSpot location, which provides free meals to children under 18 when school is out.
Sarasota County offers help to families with transition to online learning
Classrooms in Sarasota County will soon become virtual.
Classrooms in Sarasota County will soon become virtual.
Blood donations needed amid coronavirus pandemic
One blood donation can save three lives, but blood donations are down nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic.
One blood donation can save three lives, but blood donations are down nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods among stores designating shopping time for seniors
Some stores have begun designating a shopping time just for the most vulnerable customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some stores have begun designating a shopping time just for the most vulnerable customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Legal advice on wills, power of attorneys during COVID-19 outbreak
During the coronavirus pandemic, most people are concerned about contracting the virus, their health and recovery. However, sometimes the worst happens.
During the coronavirus pandemic, most people are concerned about contracting the virus, their health and recovery. However, sometimes the worst happens.
Florida public schools prepare students, families to move classes online
Public school students on spring break are preparing to enter a digital education world instead of going back to class. With the state of Florida closing down schools until April 15, computers and tablets now become classrooms.
Public school students on spring break are preparing to enter a digital education world instead of going back to class. With the state of Florida closing down schools until April 15, computers and tablets now become classrooms.
Hundreds tested for COVID-19 at BayCare drive-thru testing sites
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
BayCare’s urgent care division launched the testing sites throughout Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning in an effort to control the virus.
Drive-through COVID-19 tests to be offered at 7 BayCare locations
A shortage of COVID-19 testing kits remains a major obstacle for public officials as they try to get a handle on their response to the virus. Only 2,000 people have been tested in Florida, a state of over 21 million people.
A shortage of COVID-19 testing kits remains a major obstacle for public officials as they try to get a handle on their response to the virus. Only 2,000 people have been tested in Florida, a state of over 21 million people.