Tampa teen on a mission to show military appreciation
A teenager has spent years collecting thousands of items for care packages to send to the men and women serving overseas.
A teenager has spent years collecting thousands of items for care packages to send to the men and women serving overseas.
Top thrillers to heat up your summer reading list
Online book reviewer Ashley Kritzer with the Tampa Bay Business Journal tells us what thriller novels are hot on the bookstore shelves this summer.
Online book reviewer Ashley Kritzer with the Tampa Bay Business Journal tells us what thriller novels are hot on the bookstore shelves this summer.
Keep kids active with YMCA programs and camps
Jennifer Epstein, filling in for Charley Belcher, returned to YMCA's Camp Cristina in Riverview.
Jennifer Epstein, filling in for Charley Belcher, returned to YMCA's Camp Cristina in Riverview.
Jen jumps in the pool at Camp Cristina - again
When Jen Epstein last visited Camp Cristina in Riverview on a hot June day in 2018, she ended up in their pool. So of course she had to keep the tradition going.
When Jen Epstein last visited Camp Cristina in Riverview on a hot June day in 2018, she ended up in their pool. So of course she had to keep the tradition going.
Jefferson High Alumni awards more than $240,000 in scholarships over 33 years
For more than 30 years, Jefferson High School's Alumni Association has awarded scholarship money to college-bound seniors.
For more than 30 years, Jefferson High School's Alumni Association has awarded scholarship money to college-bound seniors.
Food, music, and fun at The Grove at Wesley Chapel
Charley Belcher visited a few businesses at The Grove at Wesley Chapel.
Charley Belcher visited a few businesses at The Grove at Wesley Chapel.
Great Rides: 2021 Jeep Gladiator and 1991 Corvette
Kelly from Lakeland says she takes her 2021 Jeep Gladiator on road trips with the Lakeland Jeep Club. Tony has been the original owner of his Corvette since 1991.
Kelly from Lakeland says she takes her 2021 Jeep Gladiator on road trips with the Lakeland Jeep Club. Tony has been the original owner of his Corvette since 1991.
Kids can join the circus this summer; Sarasota's unique summer camp
Let your child run away this summer and join the circus. The Circus Arts Conservatory Circus Summer Camp is one of Sarasota's most unique summer camp experience.
Let your child run away this summer and join the circus. The Circus Arts Conservatory Circus Summer Camp is one of Sarasota's most unique summer camp experience.
St. Pete community pottery studio offers space for experienced potters, beginners
The Hive St. Pete is a community pottery studio in St. Petersburg that serves both ceramic hand-builders and wheel-throwers. The Hive offers memberships to experienced potters, as well as classes to both beginners and advanced artists.
The Hive St. Pete is a community pottery studio in St. Petersburg that serves both ceramic hand-builders and wheel-throwers. The Hive offers memberships to experienced potters, as well as classes to both beginners and advanced artists.
Celebrating Flag Day at Head's Flags in Tampa
Charley Belcher visited Head's Flags in South Tampa.
Charley Belcher visited Head's Flags in South Tampa.
'Book Buddy': Local Girl Scout helps children gain access to books
A local high school senior is making sure kids have plenty of books to read, saying it's important for all children to have the 'foundation of literacy.' In fact, her efforts earned her a Gold Award from the Girl Scouts for promoting literacy. Learn more: scoutingforbooks.com,
A local high school senior is making sure kids have plenty of books to read, saying it's important for all children to have the 'foundation of literacy.' In fact, her efforts earned her a Gold Award from the Girl Scouts for promoting literacy. Learn more: scoutingforbooks.com,
Love of Lego leads to brick store
Charley Belcher visited Brick City Bricks in Plant City.
Charley Belcher visited Brick City Bricks in Plant City.
Tampa exhibit highlights old Florida through kitschy maps
Old Florida opened a world of wonder to the tourists of yesterday. Some of us were just kids at the time.
Old Florida opened a world of wonder to the tourists of yesterday. Some of us were just kids at the time.
Tampa Rough Riders open museum to commemorate historic heroes
Tampa’s Rough Riders are a staple throughout the Bay Area, keeping the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and the members of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment alive. Now a museum exhibit is dedicated to educating the next generation about this historical era.
Tampa’s Rough Riders are a staple throughout the Bay Area, keeping the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and the members of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment alive. Now a museum exhibit is dedicated to educating the next generation about this historical era.
22-hour hockey game aimed at raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention
The number 22 had multiple meanings at a hockey event in Wesley Chapel Friday evening. For 22 hours straight, veterans are playing hockey to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
The number 22 had multiple meanings at a hockey event in Wesley Chapel Friday evening. For 22 hours straight, veterans are playing hockey to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
22 hours of non-stop hockey intended to help veterans
A very special hockey tournament, Hockey Heals 22, is meant to raise awareness to support veteran suicide prevention. Tampa Warriors Hockey is a program organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes for those wounded in defense of the United States.
A very special hockey tournament, Hockey Heals 22, is meant to raise awareness to support veteran suicide prevention. Tampa Warriors Hockey is a program organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes for those wounded in defense of the United States.
Firefighting as a female inspires 'Sister in Brotherhood' novel
Throughout her career, local Cindie Schooner-Ball kept getting asked the same question: How did you manage to excel in the often-male dominated profession of firefighting? That?s why she decided to write, 'Sister in a Brotherhood.'
Throughout her career, local Cindie Schooner-Ball kept getting asked the same question: How did you manage to excel in the often-male dominated profession of firefighting? That?s why she decided to write, 'Sister in a Brotherhood.'
Nearly 100 shipping containers now home to 46 businesses
The brand new KRATE container park just opened within The Grove at Wesley Chapel. A total of 94 shipping containers are now home to 46 businesses, creating one of the largest container parks in the world. KRATE features 70% restaurants and 30% retail.
The brand new KRATE container park just opened within The Grove at Wesley Chapel. A total of 94 shipping containers are now home to 46 businesses, creating one of the largest container parks in the world. KRATE features 70% restaurants and 30% retail.
Get a free introduction to rowing at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Charley Belcher visited Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park for a preview of activities taking place Saturday for National Learn to Row Day.
Charley Belcher visited Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park for a preview of activities taking place Saturday for National Learn to Row Day.
Great Rides: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 8
Erick and Christa sent in their two rides. The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited got plenty of upgrades while the 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 8 is all original paint.
Erick and Christa sent in their two rides. The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited got plenty of upgrades while the 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 8 is all original paint.