Veterans learn agriculture and landscaping skills with Operation Eco Vets
For many veterans the transition from military to civilian life can be difficult, especially when it comes to finding a new career. The organization Operation Eco Vets is giving some vets a new opportunity by working on land.
For many veterans the transition from military to civilian life can be difficult, especially when it comes to finding a new career. The organization Operation Eco Vets is giving some vets a new opportunity by working on land.
Olympic swimmer: Teaching toddlers to swim can save their lives
Teaching your toddlers basic swim skills can be a lifesaving decision.
Teaching your toddlers basic swim skills can be a lifesaving decision.
Artist creates priceless pets from recycled goods
Artist Joyce Curvin's work is proof that one person's trash is another's treasure.
Artist Joyce Curvin's work is proof that one person's trash is another's treasure.
2019 DoD Warrior Games starts next week in Tampa
Hundreds of athletes and their families have arrived in the Tampa Bay area for the Department of Defense Warrior Games.
Hundreds of athletes and their families have arrived in the Tampa Bay area for the Department of Defense Warrior Games.
Ragu pasta sauces recalled due to possible plastic fragments
The maker of Ragu pasta sauces has issued a recall for some of its products due to the possibility of plastic fragments inside the jars.
The maker of Ragu pasta sauces has issued a recall for some of its products due to the possibility of plastic fragments inside the jars.
El Monterey breakfast wraps recalled because they may contain small rocks
A Texas company recalled more than 246,000 pounds of breakfast wraps because some may contain small rocks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday.
A Texas company recalled more than 246,000 pounds of breakfast wraps because some may contain small rocks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday.
Hillsborough makes books accessible to all with mobile library program
Hillsborough County Public Library is hoping to cater to the bookworms who may not have access to materials. Their mobile library program, Library2Go, makes it easy for avid readers to borrow books and rent movies without ever leaving their homes.
Hillsborough County Public Library is hoping to cater to the bookworms who may not have access to materials. Their mobile library program, Library2Go, makes it easy for avid readers to borrow books and rent movies without ever leaving their homes.
Hillsborough County hands out free mosquito fish to combat pest problem
The past few weeks have brought with them some much-needed rain. However, that rain has also created the perfect breeding ground for some very unwanted pests.
The past few weeks have brought with them some much-needed rain. However, that rain has also created the perfect breeding ground for some very unwanted pests.
Woman faces long recovery after being hit by car on her way to work
Katrina Elliott has one the friendliest smiles at the Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office.
Katrina Elliott has one the friendliest smiles at the Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office.
Couple honors stillborn daughter's memory with adaptive bicycles
A couple found a creative way to honor the memory of their daughter.
A couple found a creative way to honor the memory of their daughter.
Tampa man will bike cross-country for late wife, who died from Crohn's disease
A photo of Michael Hoogsteden with the love of his life and wife, Wendy, captures the shadows of the two on their typical bike rides. But soon, he will go on the ride of his life – with his wife in spirit.
A photo of Michael Hoogsteden with the love of his life and wife, Wendy, captures the shadows of the two on their typical bike rides. But soon, he will go on the ride of his life – with his wife in spirit.
Beetle can help fight invasive air potato vine
Scientists are using nature to fight back against nature.
Scientists are using nature to fight back against nature.
Plant High tops list of best Bay Area schools
Four Hillsborough County schools are in the top spots in a list of school rankings by region.
Four Hillsborough County schools are in the top spots in a list of school rankings by region.
Photography, art help veteran earn degree and cope with PTSD
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, anywhere between 11% and 20% of veterans returning from the most recent conflicts -- operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom -- are dealing with some form of post-traumatic stress disorder.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, anywhere between 11% and 20% of veterans returning from the most recent conflicts -- operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom -- are dealing with some form of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Build-A-Bear Workshop will hold another ‘Pay Your Age' event — but this time, there's a catch
Another "Pay Your Age" event is coming to participating Build-A-Bear stores, but this time there are restrictions and not every child will get a cuddly new friend.
Another "Pay Your Age" event is coming to participating Build-A-Bear stores, but this time there are restrictions and not every child will get a cuddly new friend.
Pair walks entire coast of Florida, picking up trash
That plastic straw or fork you had at lunch was likely used for less than an hour then tossed in the garbage. The convenience of single-use plastics has led to a tremendous amount of pollution in the environment.
That plastic straw or fork you had at lunch was likely used for less than an hour then tossed in the garbage. The convenience of single-use plastics has led to a tremendous amount of pollution in the environment.
FDA: Asbestos found in additional makeup products
The FDA says during its "ongoing testing of cosmetics for asbestos" it found the toxic substance in two more products sold at Claire's and Beauty Plus Global.
The FDA says during its "ongoing testing of cosmetics for asbestos" it found the toxic substance in two more products sold at Claire's and Beauty Plus Global.
Houses become home for once-homeless veterans
A retired soldier is helping her homeless brothers and sisters get back on their feet. Her caring service for her comrades is what's right with Tampa Bay.
A retired soldier is helping her homeless brothers and sisters get back on their feet. Her caring service for her comrades is what's right with Tampa Bay.
'Kindness rocks' help keep 9-year-old's memory alive after tragic accident
Roman Miller lived to do right. The 9-year-old boy was killed two weeks ago, hit by a truck while riding his bike to school.
Roman Miller lived to do right. The 9-year-old boy was killed two weeks ago, hit by a truck while riding his bike to school.
State of Florida needs help returning unclaimed military medals
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the state of Florida is hoping to get long-lost military medals back to servicemembers or their families.
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the state of Florida is hoping to get long-lost military medals back to servicemembers or their families.