Free event showcases global dishes inspired by refugee women
The University Area CDC, Well Fed Community in partnership with Refugee and Migrant Women Initiative and the University of South Florida are hosting a free recipe showcase Friday, featuring recipes of refugee women in our area.
Artificial reefs filtering out red tide in Nokomis
Under the dock at Pelican Alley in Nokomis, artificial reefs are starting to do their job. Installed just days ago the reefs are already forming. Their job will include filtering red tide out of the water.
Tampa Fire Rescue enlists the help of dog, Phorce, during Surfside clean up
Tampa Fire Rescue's Brittany Bishop says her dog Phorce is her hero. Bishop and Phorce were on a 12-hour night shift as part of the search and rescue group after the deadly condo building collapse in Surfside.
St. Pete Beach rescue swimmers save 9 lives Memorial Day
Rescue swimmers Patrick Strong, Blake Sweeney, Jeshual Velez Cuevas and Coleman Vail saved lives on Memorial Day thanks to their heroic efforts.
Experience friendly animals from all over the world at local farm and apiary
Bell Family Farm and Apiary is home to The Florida Zebu Experience. Owners Ray and Sarah Bell say their goal is to help people disconnect with the world and connect with nature, while learning about farm life.
$100,000 needed to save Seminole Heights Baptist Church steeple
Neighborhood associations have been begging for someone to save the steeple of the Seminole Heights Baptist Church before it's too late. As demolition begins, they say $100,000 is what it would take.
Dali Museum exhibit features works of model turned photographer embedded with U.S. Army during WWII
The works of Lee Miller, a model who became a photographer and was embedded with the U.S. Army during WWII, will be on display at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.
‘Find joy’: After challenging school year, Pinellas educator named Florida’s Teacher of the Year
Out of 185,000 Florida teachers, this year's "Teacher of the Year" honor went to Pinellas County's Sarah Ann Painter, who has worked with the school district for 18 years.
Tampa ice sculptor has coolest job during hot summer days
Matthew Walsh has one of the coolest jobs around.
Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon stays a cool 72 degrees year-round
Jumping into a natural spring is one of the best ways to escape the heat of the summer sun in Florida. With over 700 of them, the state has the largest collection of springs on Earth.
Wesley Chapel ice rink is largest in Southeast and welcomes skaters of all skill sets
AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel is a pretty cool spot.
Lake Placid hosts 30th annual Caladium Festival this weekend
Lake Placid, the self-proclaimed "Caladium Capital of the World," is hosting the 30th annual Caladium Festival this weekend, July 23-25.
Gaze at the stars while beating the heat at Saunders Planetarium
At the Saunders Planetarium at MOSI, you can see the stars, the planets and so much more -- even during the day -- without a worry about the weather.
St. Petersburg ‘floating classroom’ offers educational cruise around Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center recently launched eco-tours on its newly acquired eco-vessel, which is a floating classroom for all ages.
Swim with manatees in Crystal River
Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Tour companies at King's Bay in Crystal River make the activity possible year-round.
10-day bay scallop season set to start in Pasco County
Florida’s Sports Coast along Pasco County is gearing up for a big economic boost this week as bay scallop season begins Friday.
See alligators and other wildlife from the safety of your canoe on the Hillsborough River
It's one of the most uniquely Florida experiences around: Canoe and kayak tours on the Hillsborough River give you the chance to see everything from alligators to birds, just a few minutes from downtown Tampa.