From lattes to lagers, pandemic-born brewery always has cold ones on tap

Coffee and beer are two things people love to brew. It's also the concept behind a new Florida Avenue taproom called Magnanimous, where there's always something brewing.

This St. Pete craft brewery opened on the day everything closed

James Coleman is proud to serve. First, as a Marine, he served his country. Now, he’s happy to be serving beer, one year after an opening day to remember.

Polk County Sheriff's Office introduces its 'gator unit' for April Fool's Day

You've heard of law enforcement K9s -- but how about G8Rs? The Polk County Sheriff's Office is putting the "gator" in "investigator" -- at least for one day.

He's taking a very long walk to help guide dogs
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Ron Pierce is virtually walking from Tampa to Tallahassee and back to raise money for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

After 90 years, lectors return to Ybor cigar factory -- at least for one day

To mark the 111th anniversary of 'El Reloj,' the last working cigar factory in Tampa, Eric Newman and his family invited special guests to be lectors, the first to fill that role since the Tampa cigar factories did away with them in 1931. 

At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis

A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.

The role of 'el lector' in Ybor City cigar factories
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To mark the 111th anniversary of 'El Reloj,' the last working cigar factory in Tampa, Eric Newman and his family invited special guests to be lectors, the first to fill that role since the Tampa cigar factories did away with them in 1931.?

'Popcorn-scented' family of binturongs make public debut at ZooTampa

A family of binturongs is making its debut at ZooTampa. The trio, Sully, Melati, and baby Katrika, are moving from their behind-the-scenes living space to the Asia realm of the zoo. 

Former Tampa Catholic coach makes helping kids a lifelong mission

A former Tampa Catholic High School baseball coach is taking his successful coaching career off the field to impact the lives of children.

Former coach continues good works with kids
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A former Tampa Catholic High School baseball coach is taking his successful coaching career off the field to impact the lives of children.

Tampa bakers deliver massive, half-pound 'fat' cookies

There are big cookies -- and then there are these bad boys. Matt's Fat Cookies is a locally owned business that sells massive, half-pound treats that are the size of a baseball.

Made in Tampa Bay: Matt's Fat Cookies are a half-pound of goodness
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There are big cookies -- and then there are these bad boys. Matt's Fat Cookies is a locally owned business that sells massive, half-pound treats that are the size of a baseball.

Grand Theming Studios custom designs your fantasy
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Charley Belcher visited Grand Theming Studios in Tampa to see what artist Jason Hulfish is creating.