YA novel authors aim to inspire teen readers with thrilling series

YA novel authors aim to inspire teen readers with thrilling series

We just experienced a blood moon on election day. Today’s Tampa Bay reads is appropriately titled “Blood Moon,” which is book two of “The Rising” series. It was written by Florida authors Heather Graham and USA Today best-selling author Jon Land.

We just experienced a blood moon on election day. Today’s Tampa Bay reads is appropriately titled “Blood Moon,” which is book two of “The Rising” series. It was written by Florida authors Heather Graham and USA Today best-selling author Jon Land.

Mother creates ‘My Warrior’s Place’ in Ruskin after he son was killed while serving in the military

Mother creates ‘My Warrior’s Place’ in Ruskin after he son was killed while serving in the military

After her son Corey was killed in Afghanistan while serving our country, Kelly Kowall created "My Warrior's Place." It's a waterfront retreat in Ruskin that is dedicated to helping veterans, active duty military, first responders, their families and families of fallen heroes.

After her son Corey was killed in Afghanistan while serving our country, Kelly Kowall created "My Warrior's Place." It's a waterfront retreat in Ruskin that is dedicated to helping veterans, active duty military, first responders, their families and families of fallen heroes.

Great Rides: 1964 VW Bus, 1956 VW Bug, and a preview of the Florida Bug Jam
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Great Rides: 1964 VW Bus, 1956 VW Bug, and a preview of the Florida Bug Jam

Sammy and Henry show off their customized, classic Volkswagens outside the FOX 13 studio as we preview this weekend's 34th annual Florida Bug Jam at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, where you can see over 600 over the beloved cars up close.

Sammy and Henry show off their customized, classic Volkswagens outside the FOX 13 studio as we preview this weekend's 34th annual Florida Bug Jam at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, where you can see over 600 over the beloved cars up close.

Great Rides: 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU and 1974 Plymouth Duster
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Great Rides: 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU and 1974 Plymouth Duster

Shawn in Sebring says he enjoys taking his Jeep, nicknamed "Miss Behavin'," to car shows and on off-road adventures. Meanwhile, Joseph was inspired to buy his restored 1974 Plymouth Duster because his dad had a Dodge Dart when he was a kid.

Shawn in Sebring says he enjoys taking his Jeep, nicknamed "Miss Behavin'," to car shows and on off-road adventures. Meanwhile, Joseph was inspired to buy his restored 1974 Plymouth Duster because his dad had a Dodge Dart when he was a kid.

'Melimade' owner is lifelong artist specializing in block printing

'Melimade' owner is lifelong artist specializing in block printing

Meli Mossey is a lifelong artist. The owner of Melimade has drawn, painted, sculpted and embroidered, but for the past couple of years, she's specialized in block printing. 

Meli Mossey is a lifelong artist. The owner of Melimade has drawn, painted, sculpted and embroidered, but for the past couple of years, she's specialized in block printing. 

Linda Hurtado invites Kelly & Ryan to Tampa
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Linda Hurtado invites Kelly & Ryan to Tampa

FOX 13's Linda Hurtado got to show Live! with Kelly & Ryan the amazing views, awesome restaurants, and everything Tampa has to offer.

FOX 13's Linda Hurtado got to show Live! with Kelly & Ryan the amazing views, awesome restaurants, and everything Tampa has to offer.

Interactive coloring book teaches kids about water pollution

Interactive coloring book teaches kids about water pollution

A dynamic duo has a creative way to teach people about the dangers of water pollution. There commitment to getting the word out to clean up our water sources is what's right with Tampa Bay.

A dynamic duo has a creative way to teach people about the dangers of water pollution. There commitment to getting the word out to clean up our water sources is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Pinellas County author releases new thriller novel

Pinellas County author releases new thriller novel

Internationally best-selling author and resident of Pinellas County Lisa Unger is out with a new book and it's a twisty tale of family secrets. 

Internationally best-selling author and resident of Pinellas County Lisa Unger is out with a new book and it's a twisty tale of family secrets. 

Guided to travel: Author has 100 reasons to plan a trip

Guided to travel: Author has 100 reasons to plan a trip

Patricia Schultz has been helping readers plan trips around the world for years. For anyone not drawn to far-off lands, she’s making the case for booking that ticket.

Patricia Schultz has been helping readers plan trips around the world for years. For anyone not drawn to far-off lands, she’s making the case for booking that ticket.

'Head Ding Dong' in charge of ringing sunset bell every day in Pass-a-Grille

'Head Ding Dong' in charge of ringing sunset bell every day in Pass-a-Grille

A great sunset is never a guarantee when you're at the beach. But, if you're at Pass-a-Grille beach, there is one experience you'll never miss: the ringing of the sunset bell.

A great sunset is never a guarantee when you're at the beach. But, if you're at Pass-a-Grille beach, there is one experience you'll never miss: the ringing of the sunset bell.

Calls to reopen Midnight Pass grow with nearby waterway behind it 'dying'

Calls to reopen Midnight Pass grow with nearby waterway behind it 'dying'

A grassroots effort to restore a precious Tampa Bay area waterway is gaining traction, but the fix is highly controversial. It involves messing with mother nature – something that's rarely done.

A grassroots effort to restore a precious Tampa Bay area waterway is gaining traction, but the fix is highly controversial. It involves messing with mother nature – something that's rarely done.