BayCare staff livestream baby's birth so new dad can watch
Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.
Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.
Beach art class helps participants relax by painting picture-perfect sunsets
There are no shortages of beautiful sunsets around the Tampa Bay area and now an artist is teaching others how to paint sunsets one brushstroke at a time while unwinding on Indian Rocks Beach.
There are no shortages of beautiful sunsets around the Tampa Bay area and now an artist is teaching others how to paint sunsets one brushstroke at a time while unwinding on Indian Rocks Beach.
Sun never sets on these beach painters
John Comer taught art therapy in retirement communities for 20 years, but the pandemic forced him to change paths.
John Comer taught art therapy in retirement communities for 20 years, but the pandemic forced him to change paths.
From Lakeland, Floridians get a colorful taste of France
DOU Bakehouse is an artisan bakery located in Lakeland, Florida. They do most of their business in wholesale to resorts in Orlando, but they have curbside pickup available at their kitchen in Lakeland.
DOU Bakehouse is an artisan bakery located in Lakeland, Florida. They do most of their business in wholesale to resorts in Orlando, but they have curbside pickup available at their kitchen in Lakeland.
What's new at the zoo
ZooTampa has some new animals, some new exhibits, and a new mascot. Manny T joined Charley Belcher on Thursday; the zoo hopes he can help educate kids about manatees and boat strikes.
ZooTampa has some new animals, some new exhibits, and a new mascot. Manny T joined Charley Belcher on Thursday; the zoo hopes he can help educate kids about manatees and boat strikes.
Robinson High School girls' flag football team hopes to tackle cancer with ‘crucial catch’ game
Having won five of the past six state championships, the Robinson High School girls' flag football team is a powerhouse. Now, they are hoping to score big by raising awareness for cancer screenings.
Having won five of the past six state championships, the Robinson High School girls' flag football team is a powerhouse. Now, they are hoping to score big by raising awareness for cancer screenings.
Girls' flag football team tackling cancer
Having won five of the past six state championships, the Robinson High School girl?s flag football team is a powerhouse. Now, they are hoping to score big by raising awareness for cancer screenings.
Having won five of the past six state championships, the Robinson High School girl?s flag football team is a powerhouse. Now, they are hoping to score big by raising awareness for cancer screenings.
Critically endangered Sumatran tiger born at Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Northern Lights dance across the skies above Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
Spring break is a busy time for the YMCA
With spring break here, camps are underway for kids at the Northwest Hillsborough YMCA. They are also offering free water safety classes.
With spring break here, camps are underway for kids at the Northwest Hillsborough YMCA. They are also offering free water safety classes.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
Women plan event for mental health awareness after two co-workers take their lives
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on people with mental health issues. Last year, two school employees from a Brandon school took their lives because of the isolation that COVID-19 caused.
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on people with mental health issues. Last year, two school employees from a Brandon school took their lives because of the isolation that COVID-19 caused.
5K brings awareness to mental health
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on people with mental health issues. Last year, two school employees from a Brandon school took their lives because of the isolation that COVID-19 caused. To honor their lives, two peers decided to sponsor a run to shine a light on this problem.
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on people with mental health issues. Last year, two school employees from a Brandon school took their lives because of the isolation that COVID-19 caused. To honor their lives, two peers decided to sponsor a run to shine a light on this problem.
Made in Tampa Bay: French macarons at Dou Bakehouse
A bakery in Lakeland is delighting taste buds across Polk County with their handmade macaron cookies.
A bakery in Lakeland is delighting taste buds across Polk County with their handmade macaron cookies.
Furry friends at SPCA Tampa Bay need forever homes
Dogs, cats and critters are all here at the SPCA Tampa Bay waiting to be adopted. They also have a fundraiser coming up next month.
Dogs, cats and critters are all here at the SPCA Tampa Bay waiting to be adopted. They also have a fundraiser coming up next month.
Polk college helps students become certified nursing assistants – for free
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is making tuition-free for students in the certified nursing assistant program thanks to CARES Act funding.
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is making tuition-free for students in the certified nursing assistant program thanks to CARES Act funding.
Artist with autism brings bright colors to Pinellas County
Dane Capo is an artist who recently moved from California to Pinellas County. He also has autism and epilepsy.
Dane Capo is an artist who recently moved from California to Pinellas County. He also has autism and epilepsy.
YMCA offers free swim safety classes during spring break
Spring break is here and that means it's time for kids to learn to swim at area YMCAs.
Spring break is here and that means it's time for kids to learn to swim at area YMCAs.
Kids learn swim safety over spring break
Spring break?is here and that means it's time for kids to learn to swim at area YMCAs.
Spring break?is here and that means it's time for kids to learn to swim at area YMCAs.
Like mother, like son: Clearwater officer follows in mom's footsteps
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."