Number of sex offenders living in Florida is growing
A new state report says that the number of sexual offenders and predators living in Florida has risen by more than 50 percent in the last 13 years.
A new state report says that the number of sexual offenders and predators living in Florida has risen by more than 50 percent in the last 13 years.
High winds and rain make a mess of roads and runways Friday
High winds and wet weather made for some challenging travel Friday on the roads and in the sky.
High winds and wet weather made for some challenging travel Friday on the roads and in the sky.
Bartender aims to raise $20,000 in tips for veterans on Christmas
Most folks would rather spend Christmas with family and friends rather than being at work, but one employee of Sea Critters Café in St. Pete Beach takes a different approach.
Most folks would rather spend Christmas with family and friends rather than being at work, but one employee of Sea Critters Café in St. Pete Beach takes a different approach.
Georgia man finds help, hope after heart scare
Things unraveled quickly for Sam Pittard in the summer of 2016. The 76-year old retired Canton, Georgia, IT manager had been diagnosed decades earlier with a heart murmur.
Things unraveled quickly for Sam Pittard in the summer of 2016. The 76-year old retired Canton, Georgia, IT manager had been diagnosed decades earlier with a heart murmur.
310-mile Christmas bike ride raising funds for less fortunate
Jeffrey Burow and his family are using the Christmas season as a way to help others.
Jeffrey Burow and his family are using the Christmas season as a way to help others.
Holiday shipping deadlines looming: What you need to know
As we inch closer to Christmas -- shipping deadlines are fast approaching.
As we inch closer to Christmas -- shipping deadlines are fast approaching.
Fort Valor: Veterans heal by coming together at new center
There's a new meeting place for veterans who are having trouble transitioning back into civilian life. A local woman is helping this band of brothers, and she's What's Right With Tampa Bay.
There's a new meeting place for veterans who are having trouble transitioning back into civilian life. A local woman is helping this band of brothers, and she's What's Right With Tampa Bay.
New website makes searching for lost pets easier
If you lose your pet, there’s a more convenient way to find them in Hillsborough County.
If you lose your pet, there’s a more convenient way to find them in Hillsborough County.
Wounded Warriors organization take veterans on special fishing trip
Chilly morning temperatures weren’t enough to keep dozens of veterans from going on a special fishing trip.
Chilly morning temperatures weren’t enough to keep dozens of veterans from going on a special fishing trip.
Love Chef Recipe: Holiday Ham
There’s a holiday ham that is perfect to help host that holiday meal.
There’s a holiday ham that is perfect to help host that holiday meal.
Senior pets show why they're the perfect pets in Humane Society calendar
For anyone who loves a cute puppy dog, there's a new calendar that helps homeless pooches in the Bay Area find their forever homes.
For anyone who loves a cute puppy dog, there's a new calendar that helps homeless pooches in the Bay Area find their forever homes.
Recipe: Barbecue French dip
People from Kansas City love to brag about their barbeque. Meanwhile, Los Angeles – not France – is the home of the original French dip sandwich. So to honor this week’s Thursday night matchup between the Chargers and the Chiefs, Ray Lampe – better known as Dr. BBQ – created a mashup of the two.
People from Kansas City love to brag about their barbeque. Meanwhile, Los Angeles – not France – is the home of the original French dip sandwich. So to honor this week’s Thursday night matchup between the Chargers and the Chiefs, Ray Lampe – better known as Dr. BBQ – created a mashup of the two.
Teen donates wheelchairs to Metropolitan Ministries through charity
Sixteen-year-old Harsh Bagdy and his father made a donation almost as important to the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent in Tampa as food and toys, wheelchairs.
Sixteen-year-old Harsh Bagdy and his father made a donation almost as important to the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent in Tampa as food and toys, wheelchairs.
Polk Toys for Tots still need toys for the youngest children
Polk County’s Toy for Tots said they saw a huge response in donations last week after they were struggling to collect Christmas toys for gifts.
Polk County’s Toy for Tots said they saw a huge response in donations last week after they were struggling to collect Christmas toys for gifts.
Find your inner artist at Dunedin Fine Arts Center
Local artists have a new space to express their creativity at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center.
Local artists have a new space to express their creativity at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center.
Sandy Hook Promise's new PSA highlights warning signs of potential mass shootings
As families mark six years since the Sandy Hook shooting where 20 young children lost their lives, along with six educators, the parents of the littlest victims don’t want any others to have to go through what they have gone through.
As families mark six years since the Sandy Hook shooting where 20 young children lost their lives, along with six educators, the parents of the littlest victims don’t want any others to have to go through what they have gone through.
Fire destroys sanctuary of 3 congregations, day care in Tampa
Over half a century of memories have been reduced to ash by an electrical fire at Faith Lutheran Church in Tampa.
Over half a century of memories have been reduced to ash by an electrical fire at Faith Lutheran Church in Tampa.
Discovery learning helps kids develop skills
An organization has been changing the lives of people with disabilities for more than 60 years.
An organization has been changing the lives of people with disabilities for more than 60 years.
Woman's death raises questions about safety traveling abroad
The death of a 36-year-old Florida woman, while she was traveling in Costa Rica, has devastated her family - and raised concerns about safety while traveling abroad.
The death of a 36-year-old Florida woman, while she was traveling in Costa Rica, has devastated her family - and raised concerns about safety while traveling abroad.
Increased need leaves Polk Toys for Tots scrambling for donations
Your Christmas may be merry this year, but some kids in Polk County won't be as lucky.
Your Christmas may be merry this year, but some kids in Polk County won't be as lucky.