Bay area veterans group helps vets adjust to civilian life

A group of retired military veterans is starting a movement to help vets adapt to civilian life once their military career is over.

Side gigs become second nature for working families

Rick Estes loves his day-job as the choral and guitar teacher at King High School in Tampa.

Group gives support to caregivers for Alzheimer's patients

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's is a tough task. A Clearwater group is helping to make the job easier.

Florida man vows to live off the land in urban Orlando for 1-year

Rob Greenfield lives an unassuming life. Actually, he lives a very unassuming life. Home, is a 10-by-10, one room tiny house he built in a friend’s back yard.

'Isle of Misfits' is home for handicapped, older pets to promote adopting the 'underdogs'

Pets don't typically see disabilities or discouragements; they just feel love. One St. Petersburg woman showers them with it. Her crusade is to save misfit animals of all kinds.

Tampa woman chops chunk of hair during city council meeting in effort to save trees

Good or bad, a haircut can send a strong statement, which is exactly what happened at Thursday's Tampa City Council meeting when a tree advocate chopped off a chunk of her hair to bring awareness to saving the trees.

How to save money at the Florida State Fair

The Florida State Fair is about to blast into action. You can keep your costs from soaring by timing your trip right.

Salvation Army opens their doors to women battling addiction

Since 1950, the Salvation Army has been helping men recover from drug and alcohol addictions through their Adult Rehabilitation Center, but now the non-profit has opened their doors to women as well. 

Free HIV/AIDS tests offered Thursday

Scientific breakthroughs have brought a once-distant dream within reach. President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union Address Tuesday that a new initiative from his administration will make it a reality.

Here's how to enter the lottery for $10 'Hamilton' tickets at Straz Center

If you still haven't gotten tickets to see the wildly popular musical Hamilton at Straz Center next month, all hope is not lost. Fans who still want to take a shot at scoring seats can enter a digital lottery for tickets to each show.

Gasparilla bead collection sites available starting Feb. 4

Beads are a hot commodity during the Gasparilla season, but can quickly end up in the trash bin -- or in the bay -- once the parades and parties are over. 

Moms, children enjoy bonding time thanks to local parenting organization

Little ones and their mothers got the chance to bond during a play date at a Tampa park, and it's all thanks to a local organization that focuses on bringing moms together.

AAA offering free towing home over Super Bowl weekend

AAA is reminding drivers not to drink and drive on Super Bowl weekend by offering free towing home as part of its Tow to Go program.

AAA offers Tow to Go program for Super Bowl weekend

To promote safe driving and encourage motorists to plan ahead for getting home safely during the Super Bowl weekend, AAA and Anheuser-Busch are offering their free Tow to Go program.

Adventure Island looks to hire for 300 open positions at hiring event

Adventure Island, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s water park, is getting ready for the summer season by hiring 300 seasonal and full-time, temporary positions.