Bern?s maintenance man retires after 50 years
Bob Kovalski, 83, was hired at Bern?s Steakhouse in 1971 and is the last of the original Bern?s crew to retire.
Bob Kovalski, 83, was hired at Bern?s Steakhouse in 1971 and is the last of the original Bern?s crew to retire.
50 years at Bern’s Steak House: Iconic restaurant's last original employee to retire
You could call him a historian of Tampa’s beloved Bern’s Steak House. He started as a carpenter and has had a hand in just about every big job at the restaurant in the last 50 years, from cars to casks.
You could call him a historian of Tampa’s beloved Bern’s Steak House. He started as a carpenter and has had a hand in just about every big job at the restaurant in the last 50 years, from cars to casks.
USF breaks ground on new indoor performance facility
Charley Belcher spent the morning with USF athletics ahead of their football home opener Saturday.
Charley Belcher spent the morning with USF athletics ahead of their football home opener Saturday.
Boys hop off their bikes, pay respects during military veteran's funeral
As taps began to play, "they both stood with arms behind their backs, silently, the entire time," Jacqi Honrbach said.
As taps began to play, "they both stood with arms behind their backs, silently, the entire time," Jacqi Honrbach said.
Great Rides: 1985 Ford LTD Wagon and 1929 Chevrolet Sedan
Cameron and Tim love all their rides, but their pride and joy is the 1975 Ford LTD Wagon. Meanwhile, for John and Jan in Sarasota, their 1929 Chevrolet Sedan has ben with the family since it was brand new.
Cameron and Tim love all their rides, but their pride and joy is the 1975 Ford LTD Wagon. Meanwhile, for John and Jan in Sarasota, their 1929 Chevrolet Sedan has ben with the family since it was brand new.
From Riverview garage, veteran crafts unique teak gifts
Bogan Fine Woodworking is based out of owner Joe Bogan’s garage in Riverview. He started the business in 2020 but has been working with wood for more than a dozen years.
Bogan Fine Woodworking is based out of owner Joe Bogan’s garage in Riverview. He started the business in 2020 but has been working with wood for more than a dozen years.
Made in Tampa Bay: Bogan Fine Woodworking
Form his shop in Riverview, Joe Bogan explains why he prefers teak for cutting boards and charcuterie trays.
Form his shop in Riverview, Joe Bogan explains why he prefers teak for cutting boards and charcuterie trays.
Skylab Innovation Center offers a fun zone for STEM learning
Charley Belcher visited the Skylab Innovation Center at the Aerospace Center for Excellence on the Sun' n Fun Campus.
Charley Belcher visited the Skylab Innovation Center at the Aerospace Center for Excellence on the Sun' n Fun Campus.
Support local businesses at Florida's Largest Labor Day Homeshow
Jennifer Epstein, filling for Charley Belcher, visited Florida's Largest Labor Day Homeshow at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Jennifer Epstein, filling for Charley Belcher, visited Florida's Largest Labor Day Homeshow at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is hiring mermaids
There is one place in Florida that is famous for its mermaids, and you have a chance to become one.
There is one place in Florida that is famous for its mermaids, and you have a chance to become one.
St. Pete woodworker turns century-old banyan tree into keepsakes for neighbors after it had to be torn down
When a 100-year-old beloved banyan tree was removed from a St. Petersburg neighborhood, an area woodworker turned the stump into gifts for the community as mementos.
When a 100-year-old beloved banyan tree was removed from a St. Petersburg neighborhood, an area woodworker turned the stump into gifts for the community as mementos.
Instructors, students soar with Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay
Dreams of becoming airmen and airwomen are taking flight thanks to a new local nonprofit flying club.
Dreams of becoming airmen and airwomen are taking flight thanks to a new local nonprofit flying club.
Riding along with Sea Turtle Trackers
Since 1979, a volunteer-based organization called Sea Turtle Trackers has been helping turtles and empowering people to do the same. We rode along with Turtle Joe.
Since 1979, a volunteer-based organization called Sea Turtle Trackers has been helping turtles and empowering people to do the same. We rode along with Turtle Joe.
St. Petersburg program creates self-sufficient communities
In 2014, the Florida Dream Center created the ‘Adopt-a-Block’ program to help communities be more self-sufficient.
In 2014, the Florida Dream Center created the ‘Adopt-a-Block’ program to help communities be more self-sufficient.
McIntosh Preserve opens new trails and an observation tower
Charley Belcher visited McIntosh Preserve in Plant City.
Charley Belcher visited McIntosh Preserve in Plant City.
Great Rides: 1932 Ford 3-window coupe and 1969 Mustang Mach 1
Bill in Zephyrhills built his 1932 Ford 3-window coupe from the ground up. Meanwhile, Ed in Tampa is only the second person to own his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 -- and it's 98 percent original.
Bill in Zephyrhills built his 1932 Ford 3-window coupe from the ground up. Meanwhile, Ed in Tampa is only the second person to own his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 -- and it's 98 percent original.
Moms come together to clothe kids in Hillsborough County
A dedicated group of moms is volunteering their time to help struggling families clothe their children.
A dedicated group of moms is volunteering their time to help struggling families clothe their children.
Mom group helps clothe kids
A dedicated group of moms is volunteering their time to help struggling families clothe their children.
A dedicated group of moms is volunteering their time to help struggling families clothe their children.
Safety Harbor pizzeria wins dough-tossing championship at International Pizza Expo
A Bay Area pizzeria won three medals at the International Pizza Expo, including the World Champion in pizza acrobatics.
A Bay Area pizzeria won three medals at the International Pizza Expo, including the World Champion in pizza acrobatics.
Lakewood Ranch café baking up house-made sourdough delights
This Bay Area coffee and bread shop is introducing customers to tasty new farm-to-table breakfast and lunch delights.
This Bay Area coffee and bread shop is introducing customers to tasty new farm-to-table breakfast and lunch delights.



















