A year and a half later, widow's VA benefits finally come through
When we met Candi Weikert in November, she was a grieving widow who’d been unable to get her VA benefits for more than a year. The bank had already planned to auction her home, and she had given up hope of being able to keep it.
When we met Candi Weikert in November, she was a grieving widow who’d been unable to get her VA benefits for more than a year. The bank had already planned to auction her home, and she had given up hope of being able to keep it.
Former Pinellas teacher's estate funds sensory playground for special needs students
Kids with special needs get to experience the joy of a day at the playground thanks to a generous gift from a longtime teacher in Pinellas County.
Kids with special needs get to experience the joy of a day at the playground thanks to a generous gift from a longtime teacher in Pinellas County.
Woman-owned and operated company in Brooksville is a titan in raw metal distribution
Through ambition and hard work, Barbara Manzi broke the glass ceiling in the industry of distributing raw metals. In honor of African American Heritage, this trailblazer is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Through ambition and hard work, Barbara Manzi broke the glass ceiling in the industry of distributing raw metals. In honor of African American Heritage, this trailblazer is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Brooksville woman sets standards in male-dominated industry
Her story is what's right with Tampa Bay
Her story is what's right with Tampa Bay
Where class is outside every day
Nature?s Classroom in Thonotosassa is home to dozens of animals that may have gotten hurt, or for whatever reason, can?t go back to the wild. Their new habitat gives kids a chance to learn first-hand what the natural world is all about.
Nature?s Classroom in Thonotosassa is home to dozens of animals that may have gotten hurt, or for whatever reason, can?t go back to the wild. Their new habitat gives kids a chance to learn first-hand what the natural world is all about.
Hike, camp, swim, and explore at Lithia Springs Park
With 50 plus years of recreational use, the Lithia Springs Park, located on Lithia Springs Road, is a popular spot for people to camp, swim, and hike.
With 50 plus years of recreational use, the Lithia Springs Park, located on Lithia Springs Road, is a popular spot for people to camp, swim, and hike.
Drone Zone: Lithia Springs Park is Hillsborough's hidden gem
With 50 plus years of recreational use, the Lithia Springs Park located on Lithia Springs Rd, is?a popular spot for people to camp, swim, and hike.
With 50 plus years of recreational use, the Lithia Springs Park located on Lithia Springs Rd, is?a popular spot for people to camp, swim, and hike.
This UF facility is developing high-tech farming tools
The University of Florida?s Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information accessible. They are working on some amazing things here that will have an impact on farming for generations to come.
The University of Florida?s Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information accessible. They are working on some amazing things here that will have an impact on farming for generations to come.
Longwood officers pay for Tampa woman's ride home after getting lost going to salon
The woman had been driving around for 10 hours after leaving her home in Tampa -- and ending up in Longwood!
The woman had been driving around for 10 hours after leaving her home in Tampa -- and ending up in Longwood!
TECO Manatee Viewing Center celebrates incredible milestone
Tampa Electric’s award-winning Manatee Viewing Center will welcome its 6 millionth visitor this weekend.
Tampa Electric’s award-winning Manatee Viewing Center will welcome its 6 millionth visitor this weekend.
More than 400 quilts on display in New Port Richey
From Feb. 21-23, more than 400 quilts will be on display for the 'Eye of the Quilter Show.'
From Feb. 21-23, more than 400 quilts will be on display for the 'Eye of the Quilter Show.'
Starting off as an intern, radio host Mike Calta has risen through the ranks
Mike Calta has been entertaining audiences at 102.5 The Bone since 2007. But Tampa Bay area has been his home since his career started as an intern at WFLZ in 1989.
Mike Calta has been entertaining audiences at 102.5 The Bone since 2007. But Tampa Bay area has been his home since his career started as an intern at WFLZ in 1989.
Crossing Guard of the Year hails from Riverview Elementary School
Ellen Cipriani has been a crossing guard for nine years and was recently selected from more than 100 nominations as Florida School Crossing Guard of the Year.
Ellen Cipriani has been a crossing guard for nine years and was recently selected from more than 100 nominations as Florida School Crossing Guard of the Year.
Year's best crossing guard at Riverview school
For Cipriani, her job as a school crossing guard at Riverview Elementary School is a community service for families.
For Cipriani, her job as a school crossing guard at Riverview Elementary School is a community service for families.
Car lovers, Winter AutoFest will converge in Lakeland
Winter AutoFest will take place at SUN ‘n FUN Expo from Feb. 21 through Feb. 23.
Winter AutoFest will take place at SUN ‘n FUN Expo from Feb. 21 through Feb. 23.
‘Godfather’ of local radio started in Tampa Bay four decades ago
To trace Ron Diaz's connection to Tampa Bay, you've got to go all the way back to 1979.
To trace Ron Diaz's connection to Tampa Bay, you've got to go all the way back to 1979.
‘Lap of Love’ veterinarians offer in-home euthanasia to give a final farewell in a place of comfort
The worst thing about our dogs and cats is that they don’t live nearly as long as we’d want, wish, or hope for. There is a local organization that can step in when that time comes and make it the most peaceful and loving process all from your lap.
The worst thing about our dogs and cats is that they don’t live nearly as long as we’d want, wish, or hope for. There is a local organization that can step in when that time comes and make it the most peaceful and loving process all from your lap.
Mobile vets in Bay Area offer in-home euthanasia
'Lap of Love' offers the option to put your beloved pet to sleep in a place they are comfortable in -- your home. It has a phone bank to handle requests on holidays and weekends. Veterans will come to wherever you want to do the euthanasia.
'Lap of Love' offers the option to put your beloved pet to sleep in a place they are comfortable in -- your home. It has a phone bank to handle requests on holidays and weekends. Veterans will come to wherever you want to do the euthanasia.
Amish make Pinecraft community home
It's snowbird season here in Florida, and the Pinecraft neighborhood in Sarasota County has been welcoming unique snowbirds for nearly a century.?
It's snowbird season here in Florida, and the Pinecraft neighborhood in Sarasota County has been welcoming unique snowbirds for nearly a century.?
Students, city team up to restore Sarasota's first African-American cemetery
JROTC students spent two years cleaning the area's first African-American cemetery while the City of Sarasota bought new tombstones and vault coverings.
JROTC students spent two years cleaning the area's first African-American cemetery while the City of Sarasota bought new tombstones and vault coverings.