From football to freedom, former NFL player trades in cleats for road trip

Joe Hawley spent eight years in the NFL, and ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When he decided to retire after the 2017 season, he wanted to do something where there were no schedules and no boundaries.

For science, researchers are paying people to eat avocados

Several universities are teaming up to see if regularly eating avocados can reduce belly fat, and they are looking for people to eat the avocados as part of the study, and they will be paid for it.

KFC could pay you to name your baby after Colonel Sanders

Fast food chain KFC is celebrating the 128th birthday of its founder Colonel Harland Sanders with a special giveaway that will test just how committed their fans are.

Hernando Boys and Girls Club raises money to repair buses

Kids with the Boys and Girls Club of Hernando County are usually busy making friends and memories, but getting there isn't always easy.

Find your polling place

Find you polling place by clicking over to the state's website:  https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/check-your-voter-status-and-polling-place/

Free driving lessons for teens go beyond driver's ed

Teens in Hillsborough County got some free driving lessons Saturday, all in the name of keeping them and others on the road safer.

Kombucha fermented in St. Pete making guts happy across Florida

Kombucha's popularity is exploding, which is great news for a Bay Area fermenter that seems to have perfected its recipe.

Busch Gardens seeking scary employees

Do you have what it takes to be evil? Or at least pretend to be? Then Busch Gardens wants you.

On the Job: DogSense Obedience makes training fun

We all have a soft spot for our dogs and sometimes have trouble getting them to follow our commands.

Rare gold Liberty coin part of Florida Unclaimed Property Auction

Saturday, the Tampa Marriott Westshore Hotel will be transformed into a showroom for property abandoned in bank lockboxes and elsewhere, all put up for auction.

Florida promises to reimburse motorists after Sunpass toll troubles

After a major malfunction of the state's main toll road billing system, Florida said it would begin reimbursing motorists who were charged bank fees as a result of all the problems.

Florida unclaimed property auction planned Saturday in Tampa

Are you in the market for a Rolex watch, a 4.6-carat diamond ring, or baseball cards from the 1960s? If so, the 2018 Florida Unclaimed Property Auction may be just for you.

Busch Gardens' roller coaster tours: Behind the scenes, 200 feet up

When most thrillseekers go to amusement parks, the adrenaline they crave is on coasters. But for the ultimate daredevils, Busch Gardens is taking thrills to new heights: Their roller coaster tours are proving popular, with reservations filling up quickly.

Name the seal pups Miami Seaquarium

The Miami Seaquarium recently welcomed two new sea lions - one female and one male - and they want help naming the new additions. 

Environmental art on display at Creative Pinellas

A Florida artist is using his creative skills to make a bold statement about our environment.