Signs show thanks to Polk first responders
Polk Fire Rescue got a special thank-you from Aaron Hall and his mom, Tanya, who delivered 48 signs to fire stations across the county that thank firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs for what they do every day.
Polk Fire Rescue got a special thank-you from Aaron Hall and his mom, Tanya, who delivered 48 signs to fire stations across the county that thank firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs for what they do every day.
Firing up the machines at TSE Industries
It?s nearly impossible to go through a day in modern life and not interact with plastics or rubber and many of those components begin right here in the Bay Area.
It?s nearly impossible to go through a day in modern life and not interact with plastics or rubber and many of those components begin right here in the Bay Area.
‘I finally got into Harvard’: Man trades garbage collection job for Harvard Law acceptance letter
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
Summer camps available at Avalon Stables
Avalon Stables specializes in the training of American Saddlebreds, Friesians, Standardbreds, Hackney Ponies, and Morgans. Summer camps are happening now -- with a few openings left for the August sessions.
Avalon Stables specializes in the training of American Saddlebreds, Friesians, Standardbreds, Hackney Ponies, and Morgans. Summer camps are happening now -- with a few openings left for the August sessions.
Students with autism learn lessons while performing ‘Hamilton’ virtually
For the past couple of years, the musical 'Hamilton' has taken the world by storm. Bay Area teacher Liisa DiTarando was looking for a way to help her autistic students to come out of their shell when she realized Hamilton was the perfect way to reach them.
For the past couple of years, the musical 'Hamilton' has taken the world by storm. Bay Area teacher Liisa DiTarando was looking for a way to help her autistic students to come out of their shell when she realized Hamilton was the perfect way to reach them.
Bay Area teen still enjoys being first Surf Style model with Down Syndrome
When 17-year-old Ethan Holt walks into the Surf Style store in Clearwater Beach, it's not just to shop. It's to admire all the hard work he put into becoming a model.
When 17-year-old Ethan Holt walks into the Surf Style store in Clearwater Beach, it's not just to shop. It's to admire all the hard work he put into becoming a model.
This New Tampa Italian restaurant does pizza differently
Oronzo is a brand-new Italian restaurant that opened in the middle of pandemic.
Oronzo is a brand-new Italian restaurant that opened in the middle of pandemic.
Leafy greens help power Crop Juice to expand across Sarasota
Crop Juice is a cold-press juice company in Sarasota. The company started seven years ago when owner Karen Odierna started testing out leafy green juice.
Crop Juice is a cold-press juice company in Sarasota. The company started seven years ago when owner Karen Odierna started testing out leafy green juice.
Made in Tampa Bay: CROP coldpressed raw organic juice and foods
CROP juice company takes a fresh approach to raw vegetables and tasty, healthy meals by cold-pressing, mixing and pouring their juices by hand in their Sarasota shop.
CROP juice company takes a fresh approach to raw vegetables and tasty, healthy meals by cold-pressing, mixing and pouring their juices by hand in their Sarasota shop.
Bay Cannon celebrates one year of brewing
It's been almost a full year since Bay Cannon Beer Company opened in West Tampa, and it came with its challenges and good beer.
It's been almost a full year since Bay Cannon Beer Company opened in West Tampa, and it came with its challenges and good beer.
Know before you go: St. Pete Pier is finally opening, but there are some rules to follow
After years of planning, construction and delays, the new St. Petersburg Pier District will open 5 p.m. Monday, July 6. However, with the pandemic, things are going to be a little different than previously planned.
After years of planning, construction and delays, the new St. Petersburg Pier District will open 5 p.m. Monday, July 6. However, with the pandemic, things are going to be a little different than previously planned.
University Area free clinic and pharmacy helps uninsured get the care they need
A young woman found her passion after a life-altering event. Her inspiring story of serving others is what's right with Tampa Bay.
A young woman found her passion after a life-altering event. Her inspiring story of serving others is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Free clinic helps uninsured get care
Out of her father's death, Kaycee Soltysiak found her purpose in life, to create a free clinic for the community. Lily Pharmacy and Clinic now serves hundreds without insurance.
Out of her father's death, Kaycee Soltysiak found her purpose in life, to create a free clinic for the community. Lily Pharmacy and Clinic now serves hundreds without insurance.
Drone Zone: Bone Valley ATV Park in Polk County
In Polk County, there's a park with plenty of wide open fields, thrilling jumps, and exciting terrain for ATV riders to enjoy all year long. Take an aerial tour of Bone Valley ATV Park.
In Polk County, there's a park with plenty of wide open fields, thrilling jumps, and exciting terrain for ATV riders to enjoy all year long. Take an aerial tour of Bone Valley ATV Park.
Visit outer space through art at MOSI
Over at the Museum of Science and Industry, you'll find their newest exhibit, 'Space for Art.'
Over at the Museum of Science and Industry, you'll find their newest exhibit, 'Space for Art.'
From the Railroad Era to the inverted pyramid, St. Pete's piers took on many forms since the 1800s
Landmarks are a source of pride for locals and a destination for others. Like the Space Needle in Seattle or the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, the Pier is a visual representation of St. Petersburg's identity and its history.
Landmarks are a source of pride for locals and a destination for others. Like the Space Needle in Seattle or the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, the Pier is a visual representation of St. Petersburg's identity and its history.
Florida company wants to start offering balloon rides to the edge of space
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
Soundwaves become ‘lovewaves’ as Bay Area couple turns personal voice recordings into works of art
A Bay Area couple uses the soundwaves of personal messages customers send them and print them out as works of art.
A Bay Area couple uses the soundwaves of personal messages customers send them and print them out as works of art.
Pink flamingo learns to salsa thanks to vacationer in Aruba
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
Largo company creating face masks out of military parachutes
The new home of HeavenDropt is in Largo, where the folks here take used military parachutes and turn them into interesting new products. Their latest -- face masks. HeavenDropt supports veterans, as well as people with disabilities, providing occupational opportunities for both.
The new home of HeavenDropt is in Largo, where the folks here take used military parachutes and turn them into interesting new products. Their latest -- face masks. HeavenDropt supports veterans, as well as people with disabilities, providing occupational opportunities for both.



















