Young 'kindness warrior' hosting toy drive on Saturday for hospitalized kids like him

At 11 years old, Eric Piburn has faced health problems all of his life, but has kept himself busy through acts of kindness. That continues with his next toy drive for kids like him.

Stay in the 'Avo-condo' in Australia

If avocados are one of your favorite things to eat, you may want to consider staying in the “Avo-condo” on your next vacation to Australia. 

Relish the opportunity to book a stay in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Airbnb

Calling all hot dog lovers: Get ready to pack your bags and your condiments, because Oscar Mayer has teamed up with Airbnb to offer the chance to stay in a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels.

St. Pete launches new composting program

St. Petersburg has unveiled a new composting program today ran by the sanitation department. 

Wild ponies await Dade City woman at the Mongol Derby

Patti Long of Dade City makes horseback riding look easy, even when she's galloping through the Florida landscape keeping the hounds of her local hunt club in check.

Ring encircled in thin, blue line found on Longboat Key

A Plant City family vacationing on Longboat Key found a wedding ring with an inscription only the owner could know. 

Hillsborough schools to hire dozens of crossing guards for middle schools

For Hillsborough County Middle Schools, crossing guards were once a luxury that simply didn't exist. It was a problem that was putting students' lives in jeopardy.

City of Tampa celebrates its birthday by exploring its history

Before there was a Tampa Riverwalk, or an Amalie Arena and before The University of Tampa took over a once grand hotel, Tampa was a very different place.

Just 8 months after forming, Clearwater step team wins national championship

A middle school step team in Clearwater is winning awards, despite being less than a year in, but it's the experience and growth of the individual teens that matters most.

Recipe: Dr. BBQ's BBQ Spaghetti and Meatballs

It's spaghetti and meatballs - with a twist! Dr. BBQ shares his recipe for Barbecue Spaghetti and Meatballs:

Freedom: For former POW, July 4 is an extra meaningful date

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate America, independence, and freedom. But for 93-year-old Joe Clark, it's an anniversary of knowing just how important that freedom is.

Tampa Bay area Independence Day fireworks schedule

As the Tampa Bay area celebrates Independence Day again in 2019, there are plenty of fireworks shows and other events around Central Florida.

Little-known flooding designation in Tampa could mean hefty costs for homeowners

If you live in Tampa, a designation you may never have even heard of could drop your property's value. The city's attempt to manage storm water issues could cause a flood of financial problems for homeowners.

Solutions sought for algae woes

Experts looking into toxic algae outbreaks that have exploded in state waterways want to know if anyone has a proven, innovative cleanup strategy that can be used.