Go behind the scenes to visit giraffes at Zoo Tampa

Ever wish you could see eye-to-eye with a giraffe? OK, maybe that's a question of height. How about this: Have you ever wanted to get up close to one of the tallest animals on the African plain?

Hernando High School student hit, killed Friday morning

A Hernando High School student was killed Friday morning when he was hit by a van during his walk to school, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Family of murdered teen finding peace through advocacy

It's been two years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann disappeared from Sarasota. Eighteen months later, his remains were discovered along a fence line in a field in rural Manatee County. 

Moms to teens: 'There is a way out'

Two mothers of Pinellas County teen swimmers are turning their grief into action to raise awareness about suicide after their sons took their own lives.

St. Pete College honors those who fought after 9/11

Thirteen thousand American flags cover St. Petersburg College's front lawn in honor of the post-9/11 service members who suffer from PTSD.

Recipe: Rum-glazed baby back ribs

With the Buccaneers taking on the Panthers in this week’s Thursday Night Football matchup, Ray Lampe – better known as Dr. BBQ – whipped up a classic Carolina barbecue dish with a Tampa twist.

You may be owed money under Yahoo's pending data breach settlement: Here's what you need to know

If you had a Yahoo account anytime in 2012 through 2016, you may be eligible for free credit monitoring services or a cash payment under a pending class-action settlement valued at $117.5 million.

Relief organizations: Cash donations do more to help Bahamas than supplies

The raw images of destruction and countless stories of tragedy coming from survivors of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas have left many around the world feeling helpless and eager to aid in some way.

Missionary family located; Venice crew to fly to Bahamas to deliver supplies

Preparing to fly into devastation, Agape Flights pilot Jeff Yannucciello will take more than supplies with him to the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. He's taking hope - in the form of 1,600 pounds of water, food, clothes, and rescue items to the islands, ravaged by Hurricane Dorian.

Florida attorney general: Beware storm relief scams

In the wake of a disaster, scam artists are ready to take advantage of the situation and rip you off. The Florida Attorney General's Office is warning consumers to look out for phony charities asking for cash donations to help Dorian victims.

Hurricane Dorian: How to find information about loved ones in the Bahamas

While Hurricane Dorian continued to pummel the Bahamas with destructive rain and wind Monday, many were desperately seeking word from family and friends in the devastating storm's path.

Hurricane rookies: How to prepare now for Dorian, or any other storm

As Hurricane Dorian churns towards Florida, now is the time to make sure you're prepared. Although you hear it time and time again, if you've never been through a hurricane before or are new to Florida, it's hard to know exactly what that means.

Printable hurricane supply shopping list (PDF)

Here's a quick look at what you need when you head to the store before a storm.