Robotic animals help isolated seniors find companionship during pandemic
A new program sponsored by the Florida Alzheimer's Association and the Department of Elder Affairs provides seniors with robotic dogs, cats or an mp3 player.
A new program sponsored by the Florida Alzheimer's Association and the Department of Elder Affairs provides seniors with robotic dogs, cats or an mp3 player.
Homebound seniors find freindship in robotic pets
Marlene Diehl doesn't get many visits from her family these days, because of the COVID-19 pandemic but she's taking part in a new program sponsored by the Florida Alzheimer's Association and the Department of Elder Affairs.
Marlene Diehl doesn't get many visits from her family these days, because of the COVID-19 pandemic but she's taking part in a new program sponsored by the Florida Alzheimer's Association and the Department of Elder Affairs.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
New York culinary student returns home to open bakery
Chef Brenda was a culinary student at Steinbrenner High School, then went off to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York City. After paying some dues in the Big Apple, she?s returned to her hometown to fulfill her dream of owning her own bakery -- Sucre Table in South Tampa.
Chef Brenda was a culinary student at Steinbrenner High School, then went off to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York City. After paying some dues in the Big Apple, she?s returned to her hometown to fulfill her dream of owning her own bakery -- Sucre Table in South Tampa.
Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
City of Columbus, Ohio capital, removes Christopher Columbus from city hall
The Ohio capital named for Christopher Columbus removed a large statue of him outside its city hall on Wednesday, taking down what the mayor described as a symbol of divisiveness and oppression.
The Ohio capital named for Christopher Columbus removed a large statue of him outside its city hall on Wednesday, taking down what the mayor described as a symbol of divisiveness and oppression.
NASCAR's Corey LaJoie to run 'Trump 2020' paint scheme at Brickyard 400
Patriots of America, a political action committee supporting President Trump’s reelection bid, is sponsoring Go Fas Racing’s No. 32 car for nine races through NASCAR’s 2020 season.
Patriots of America, a political action committee supporting President Trump’s reelection bid, is sponsoring Go Fas Racing’s No. 32 car for nine races through NASCAR’s 2020 season.
Socially distant dancers perform on the streets of St. Petersburg
Dozens of dancers recently lined the streets of St. Petersburg for a socially distant performance called Reverberation.
Dozens of dancers recently lined the streets of St. Petersburg for a socially distant performance called Reverberation.
Dance brings them together, 6 feet apart
Dozens of dancers recently lined the streets of St. Petersburg for a socially distant performance called Reverberation.
Dozens of dancers recently lined the streets of St. Petersburg for a socially distant performance called Reverberation.
'Alligator at front door! Seriously': 8-foot alligator missing limbs found outside Florida home
The gator was reportedly missing two limbs "probably as a result of getting in a fight with another alligator, but that did not stop him from getting around."
The gator was reportedly missing two limbs "probably as a result of getting in a fight with another alligator, but that did not stop him from getting around."
From virtual to reality, the Dali Museum reopens to the public
The Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg is just now reopening to the general public. If you have any appreciation for art or history, this is a wonderful place to visit and to bring guests visiting from out of town.
The Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg is just now reopening to the general public. If you have any appreciation for art or history, this is a wonderful place to visit and to bring guests visiting from out of town.
Support group for aphasia speech loss helps 23,000 in Bay Area
Imagine being stuck in a foreign country and never learning the language. That's what it is like to have aphasia. A grassroots effort has sprouted up to help those with this debilitating disease and their story is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Imagine being stuck in a foreign country and never learning the language. That's what it is like to have aphasia. A grassroots effort has sprouted up to help those with this debilitating disease and their story is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Support group helps families affected by speech loss
A grass-roots effort has sprouted up to help those with the debilitating disease, aphasia, and their story is what's right with Tampa Bay.
A grass-roots effort has sprouted up to help those with the debilitating disease, aphasia, and their story is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Cost of laundry weighs heavy on families during pandemic
The Laundry Project usually does a couple of free laundry events a year, but during the pandemic, they've done 42 in the last 15 weeks. Now they need help keeping up with the demand.
The Laundry Project usually does a couple of free laundry events a year, but during the pandemic, they've done 42 in the last 15 weeks. Now they need help keeping up with the demand.
Artists brighten bland laundromats with murals
To those affected financially by the COVID-19 crisis, even the price to wash a load of laundry is an even heavier burden. That's why this year's Laundry Project event is more important than ever.
To those affected financially by the COVID-19 crisis, even the price to wash a load of laundry is an even heavier burden. That's why this year's Laundry Project event is more important than ever.
Seminole Heights candlemaker fills homes with familiar fragrances of Florida
There’s a candlemaker who has been pouring her wax creations in Seminole Heights for years.
There’s a candlemaker who has been pouring her wax creations in Seminole Heights for years.
Made in Tampa Bay: Astatula Candle Co. in Seminole Heights
Angela Ellis credits part of her business? success to the community that?s so supportive of local businesses.
Angela Ellis credits part of her business? success to the community that?s so supportive of local businesses.
Run away and join the circus in Sarasota
The Circus Arts Conservatory is a group sharing the circus arts with a new generation, through after school programs and summer camps. They usually have a big summer show, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. They are still moving forward with camps and activities.
The Circus Arts Conservatory is a group sharing the circus arts with a new generation, through after school programs and summer camps. They usually have a big summer show, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. They are still moving forward with camps and activities.
Teen songwriter turned friend's positive social media posts in lyrics
Music is just part of the family for Madison Fries, so it was no surprise when she wrote a song about her friend's positive social media messages.
Music is just part of the family for Madison Fries, so it was no surprise when she wrote a song about her friend's positive social media messages.
Social media becomes teen's musical inspiration
Music is just part of the family for Madison Fries, so it was no surprise when she wrote a song about her friend's positive social media messages.
Music is just part of the family for Madison Fries, so it was no surprise when she wrote a song about her friend's positive social media messages.