Summer lunch program keeping kids fed year-round

As schools get out for summer, more than one million students in Florida will have to look elsewhere for food during the day. To meet the need, the Florida Department of Agriculture will soon start its Summer BreakSpot program, which provides free meals and snacks for kids at thousands of locations statewide.

FDOT pitches more changes for 'Malfunction Junction'

Big changes could be on the way for a busy section of Tampa highway. FDOT released new animations showing four design concepts for a rebuilt downtown interchange.

Drivers have until July 7 to get refund from rental car toll fees

Both Floridians and visitors of the Sunshine State who rented a car in the past decade have a month left to get a big refund.

Tax holiday on storm supplies as hurricane season arrives

A little nudging for storm prep shouldn’t be necessary after Matthew battered Florida’s east coast in 2016, Irma essentially drenched the entire state in 2017, and Michael ground up a chunk of the Panhandle last year.

Treasure hunter hopes to find owner of miniature urn found at Siesta Key Beach

A Sarasota County man with a metal detector found something that is likely worth than buried treasure to its owner: A miniature urn hanging from a necklace, appearing to contain the ashes of someone's mother.

License-free fishing weekends return

Anglers in Florida can take advantage of license-free fishing both this weekend and next.

Breast milk donation sites open in Tampa, Clearwater

Amid a widespread shortage of breast milk donations, Baycare Hospitals is partnering with Mother's Milk Bank of Florida to raise awareness and encourage moms with extra milk to donate. 

Group runs to remember fallen heroes

18-year-old Jameson Miller and his friends may not personally know the fallen heroes whose pictures line Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard before the Memorial Day holiday, but they are grateful for them.

Food halls: The future of restaurants?

It's a trend catching fire across the country. Best described as an eclectic mix of restaurants, food halls let you experience a variety of different tastes all under one roof.

Local distillery makes its own whiskey, from farm to barrel

Tucked deep inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, NJoy Spirits Distillery is a bit of a trek for most. But for the whiskey connoisseur or those looking for an interesting way to spend the day, Njoy is worth the journey. 

YMCA offering free swimming lessons for kids

YMCA locations across the Bay Area are gearing up for a summer of free swimming lessons.

Volunteer K-9 team sets the standard for search and rescue

They may look like a motley crew of canines, but when a loved one is lost or missing they could be the best friend you have. The Peace River K-9 Search and Rescue Team is capable of conducting full search operations for 72 hours in just about any weather condition.

Recipe: Dr. BBQ's shrimp stir fry

Trying to get your kids to eat more vegetables? Dr. BBQ has a recipe for you in this week’s One Hour Supper.

Polk sheriff's office continues free active shooter training

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is offering a free active shooter training session to help prepare citizens for a potentially horrific event.