Pinellas County non-profit makes over homes for people in need

With many families struggling to make ends meet, a Pinellas County non-profit has stepped in to do something no one else is doing - turning houses into homes. 

St. Pete author combines passion for art, sea animals in children's book series

Okalani the octopus is a colorful learning series of books with original artwork which was created by Shelly Augsbury. The idea for the book series came to Augsbury one day during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic while out painting her fence. 

Thrifting for a cause on National Thrift Store Day
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Walter Allen, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited Life's Treasures in Brandon for National Thrift Store Day.

Great Rides -- with a graveyard twist
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This ice cream man serves frozen treats right out of a hearse. It's called the Frozen Stiff Ice Cream Hearse. Even the freezer is the shape of a casket.

Great Rides: 2004 Litespeed Tuscany and 1989 Jeep Wrangler YJ
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Richard and Bradenton's 2004 Litespeed Tuscany is made out of titanium. Larry in Winter Haven bought his 1989 Jeep Wrangler YJ in 2012 and restored it.

Oasis Opportunities provides clothes, basic necessities for Hillsborough County students

School is in session and some children need a helping hand when it comes to clothing. A dedicated group of volunteers is helping students whose families struggle to buy clothes for school.

Citrus County restaurant serves up American classics

There’s a small restaurant in Citrus County serving up the classic American combination of good burgers and cold root beer. 

How to practice lightning safety while outside
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What do you do if you?re outside when a storm rolls in? FOX 13?s meteorologist Dave Osterberg offers best practices in different scenarios, such as if you?re on a boat, in an area where there was no shelter, and how long people should wait after a storm to go outside.

Lightning safety while indoors: Can you shower during a storm?
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FOX 13?s Meteorologist Dave Osterberg dives into some of the more common questions when it comes to understanding lightning and how to remain safe while indoors. This includes using a lightning rod, if metal roofs are safe, and if you can you run water while at home.

Golf carts now allowed on downtown Tampa streets; rentals available

They are popular in beach towns, golf communities and subdivisions. Now, golf carts are becoming a much more common sight here in downtown Tampa.

Tampa craft ice cream shop lets you make your own soft serve with over 100 ingredients

Oh Yeah Creamery is Tampa’s only create-your-own, craft soft-serve ice cream shop. Owners Dawn and Matt McKean opened Oh Yeah, located near the corner of Platt Street and South Boulevard in May 2021.