15 apps every parent should know how to use

The kids are back to school, sports are ramping up, and your children’s heads are constantly buried in their cellphones or tablets.  Local law enforcement is urging parents to be on the lookout for potentially dangerous apps on those devices.

Visitors and locals alike can take walking tours of historic Ybor City

Ask any local. When you go to Ybor City, it all starts on 7th Avenue; and, for visitors, you can start there as well to tour Ybor City and learn about its rich history.

Bradenton museum offers something for everyone

Want to see a meteorite from space? Or is your interest more in ancient fossils from long extinct beasts that walked the earth? What if you could see both in the same place while learning about other parts of this amazing world we live in?

Kids discover new activities at Tribe

Whether it's learning music, art, or even chess, there's something for every child to discover at Tribe in Seminole Heights.

Local paralympic athlete represents USA playing table tennis at 2019 Parapan American Games

Jenson Van Emburgh is from Belleair Beach and a graduate from Seminole High School. But this week, he's also representing the USA in the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.

Local officials hand out sandbags to combat area flooding

Tampa residents lined up early to fill sandbags on Saturday, because many of them woke up to flooding that wasn't in their yard the night before. 

Pasco County group recreates Woodstock experience, 50 years later

From the Apollo 11 moon landing to the ongoing war in Vietnam that sparked protests, 1969 marked a turning point in American history. But it was a three-day music festival in August of that year at a farm in Bethel, New York that would define the '60s hippie era.

Adaptive Crossfit classes help injured veterans get into shape

Crossfit workouts can seem intimidating for first-timers. But imagine trying to get back into working out as you’re recovering from a wartime injury.

Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch aims to improve lives of at-risk kids

A non-profit organization is changing lives one kid at a time. The mission of Florida's Sheriffs' Youth Ranches is to improve the lives of at-risk children and mentor them into strong and lawful citizens. 

Therapy uses rapid-eye movements to treat PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder - PTSD - comes in many forms and affects millions of Americans.

Lifeguard shortage shuts down pools in Sarasota

One pool is closed and two others operating on shorter hours due to a shortage of lifeguards in Sarasota.

Hillsborough still needs 50 school crossing guards

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is hoping to hire more than 50 more crossing guards before the start of the school year next week, the sheriff said Tuesday.

Recipe: Dr. BBQ's sheet-pan salmon with asparagus

Salmon and asparagus sounds fancy, but it doesn't take a lot of work. In fact, Dr. BBQ's version is perfect for a One-Hour Supper.

A bond until the end: Veterans join veterans to honor their lives of service

According to the organization We Honor Veterans, one out of every four dying Americans is a veteran. As veterans age and approach the end of their lives, they often need the kind of understanding that only a fellow veteran has. 

Look good, feel good: Salon giving away haircuts to students

Back-to-school time is near and every student wants to feel and look comfortable and confident. Many students want to show off new outfits and haircuts. Hair Cuttery is doing their part to make every student has the chance to do this, whether they can afford it or not, with their Share-A-Haircut program. 

Veterans help dedicate unique underwater memorial

Nearly 40 feet deep in the blue waters off Clearwater, a one-of-a-kind exhibit is now open. The Circle of Heroes memorial was officially dedicated Monday.

Local man finds hope, fulfillment through Timothy Initiative

The Timothy Initative heals broken men across the Tampa Bay area. The program helps men who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, incarceration and depression. The organization is widely known for saving lives, including the life of Marc DeJute.