Tervis giving away 10,000 tumblers to reduce plastic waste

The company has become a Florida staple: Tervis Tumbler stands out for keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. Now they're also working to help save the environment. 

Former Hillsborough Co. jurors invited to speak during panel

One of our most important civic responsibilities is jury duty, but judges, attorneys, and the public rarely get to hear from jurors after their service ends.

Nominations for People's Choice Awards are out

Awards season is in full swing, the People’s Choice Awards just announced this year’s nominees.

'Rebuild Florida' program offers additional funding for Irma victims

There is a state-funded program aimed to help those still rebuilding after Hurricane Irma.  The Rebuild Florida program will be eligible to individuals and families living in all or parts of 14 counties flagged as having the most significant damage following the storm. 

Mote gets $2-million to target red tide

Recreational fisherman Joe Krzykwa knows the routine by now: Don't start fishing until you can tell whether red tide is in the area.

Tailgate Taste Fest

The fifth annual Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest is coming to Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa on Saturday, October 6 from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

From war to whiskey, former Green Berets will open St. Pete distillery

In the days after 9/11, the first group of special forces were sent to battle the worst enemy the country had ever known. It was a successful mission, but a covert one, so America would never know. They returned to their lives as if nothing happened.

Sunday marks the beginning of child passenger safety week

One of the biggest issues safety officials are concerned with is making sure parents are using their child's car seats correctly. 

Some Polk County neighborhoods to get new sidewalks

Polk County just announced which neighborhoods will get sidewalks. A stretch of Clubhouse Road is one of them.

FEMA releases new flood insurance rate maps in Pinellas

No matter where you live across Florida, you’re in a flood zone, and it’s critical to know the flooding risk for your property.

'We Rock the Spectrum' offers sensory-friendly gym

It’s hard to believe less than two years ago 6-year-old Lizzie could barely talk or socialize with others. 

Website launched to report red tide in Pinellas beaches, canals

Pinellas County residents can now report massive red tide fish kills in real time to the county contractor, including those who live along canals. 

Old clothes reborn: ECHO's handmade items help change lives

In a busy room at Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) in Brandon, workers and volunteers sort through bags of donated clothes. Many items will be hung on racks in another room, ready for families in need, but some items -- especially ones with wacky colors and patterns -- will find new life in a different room. 

Pinellas struggles to keep up with red tide

Contractors continued working Monday to remove tons of dead fish from Pinellas beaches.

Say Cheese: Deals for National Cheeseburger Day 2018

It’s a day to bring out the grill, and slices of cheese, considering its National Cheeseburger Day.

Open wide: Thanking veterans through dental help

Tom Lane's lifelong mission was to help fellow veterans smile again.  Now, the Navy chaplain is doing just that through Smile Faith.