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.

Harvest Hope garden recipe showcase
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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.

Polk City farm lets families experience world of animals
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A new farm in Polk City is giving families a chance to pet, feed and interact with some unique and friendly animals. Bell Family Farm and Apiary is home to The Florida Zebu Experience.

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.

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.

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.

Swimming with manatees in Crystal River
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Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Fun 2 Dive in Crystal River is one tour company that makes 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.