Recipe: Hot chicken mac & cheese

Music put Nashville on the map, but the Titans’ hometown is also known for hot chicken. So Ray Lampe, better known as Dr. BBQ, created a mash-up recipe of hot chicken and mac ‘n cheese for this week’s Thursday night matchup between the Titans and the Jaguars.

Letters to Santa expected to fill mailboxes in Christmas, Florida

Off the beaten path on the outskirts of Orlando's theme parks, there's a little Christmas all year round. Christmas, Florida is a popular postmark with a long and well-traveled history.

OneBlood searches for extremely rare blood to save 2-year-old Florida girl

OneBlood reported on Monday that they are searching worldwide for some of the rarest blood in the world, as it is needed to save a a two-year-old South Florida girl.

Manatee Technical College training A/C repair techs -- free

One thing we can't live without in Florida is air conditioning, but there's not enough people to install, replace and repair A/C units. 

Podcast focuses on innovation in St. Petersburg

Big things are happening in St. Petersburg and Alison Barlow wants the community to know about it. 

Florida woman vanishes in Costa Rica, family says

A Riverview family is searching for answers after Carla Stefaniak, a former Tampa resident, never returned home from a trip to Costa Rica. 

Instead of toys, kids ask Santa for families' basic needs

Somehow, Santa always seems to know what good boys and girls need at Christmas -- especially when he gets some help from lots of police officers and firefighters.

Ministry develops sustainable communities in Africa

"We started One City Ministries almost 11 years ago," said Deb Gilbert, one of the founders of the ministry. "It was after the death of our son that God called us to do something a little bigger than ourselves."

Organization providing coats for kids needs donations

We've certainly needed our jackets the past few days and the folks at clothing to kids want to make sure every child in our area has one too.

Recipe: Texas steak and Louisiana shrimp surf ‘n turf sliders

They’re known for their beef in Texas, and New Orleans has a culinary legacy all its own. So when the Cowboys and Saints go head to head on FOX's Thursday Night Football, it’s not hard to celebrate with a great dish.

Lunch Pals program offers mentoring to students

Hines Mooney and Bobby Griffin look forward to catching up during lunch at Mount Vernon Elementary in St. Petersburg where Hines attends school.

Tricks don't have to be tricky at Trick Dog U

Teaching your dog to sit, stay, and lie down can be hard enough - but throw in some tricks and you might need some help.

Hillsborough House of Hope receives makeover

A Christian halfway house just got the gift they had been praying for: a makeover.

Sarasota students honor memory of those who gave all

Young people are honoring heroes who sacrificed their lives for freedom. It's their holiday mission, and it’s What's Right with Tampa Bay. 

Consumer Reports releases best Cyber Monday laptop deals

For anyone looking to purchase a new laptop on Cyber Monday, Consumer Reports has published their list of best deals. 

Lost pet? There's an app for that

New technology that uses facial recognition software is changing the way people report and search for lost pets. The Pasco County Animal Shelter is now using the 'Finding Rover' app to connect stray animals with their missing owners.

Youngest member of prestigious art society calls Lutz home

He's an up and coming artist, and at age 29, one of the youngest members ever of the prestigious Society of Animal Artists.