How to help families in need this holiday season on 'Giving Tuesday'
Picking up a few extra gifts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could help thousands of Tampa Bay area families struggling this holiday season. Here's how.
Picking up a few extra gifts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could help thousands of Tampa Bay area families struggling this holiday season. Here's how.
Attorney recognized for helping thousands of kids find forever homes
A local attorney is changing the lives of children in need of loving parents. Her story of compassion is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
A local attorney is changing the lives of children in need of loving parents. Her story of compassion is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Metropolitan Ministries serving thousands of pounds of food to families on Thanksgiving
Metropolitan Ministries is serving 1,500 pounds of turkey, 3,700 pounds of stuffing, veggies and mashed potatoes, 80 gallons of gravy and 1,000 pies. Dozens of volunteers arrived before the sun rose to help, including NFL vet and WWE star Titus O’Neil.
Metropolitan Ministries is serving 1,500 pounds of turkey, 3,700 pounds of stuffing, veggies and mashed potatoes, 80 gallons of gravy and 1,000 pies. Dozens of volunteers arrived before the sun rose to help, including NFL vet and WWE star Titus O’Neil.
?NJoy? a glass of whiskey at this Weeki Wachee distillery
NJoy Spirits Distillery is a beautiful piece of property located within the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management area. They grow their own ingredients to make whiskey, rum and their own brand of moonshine. They offer tours and a tasting room.
NJoy Spirits Distillery is a beautiful piece of property located within the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management area. They grow their own ingredients to make whiskey, rum and their own brand of moonshine. They offer tours and a tasting room.
Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Wild mustangs are no match for this 18-year-old
She's only 18, but is fast developing a reputation for her skill at training mustangs. Her mom says she has a gift, and she’s using it to help find homes for these majestic horses.
She's only 18, but is fast developing a reputation for her skill at training mustangs. Her mom says she has a gift, and she’s using it to help find homes for these majestic horses.
New at Sarasota bakery: Thanksgiving in a donut
The mad bakers at Five-O Donuts in Sarasota describe the "food coma donut" as a stuffing-based waffle donut with sweet potatoes, cranberry, and turkey on top.
The mad bakers at Five-O Donuts in Sarasota describe the "food coma donut" as a stuffing-based waffle donut with sweet potatoes, cranberry, and turkey on top.
Tampa man uses reclaimed wood in home renovations
From doors and fireplace mantles, to closets and bathroom vanities – one man is bringing reclaimed wood back to life in new and creative designs.
From doors and fireplace mantles, to closets and bathroom vanities – one man is bringing reclaimed wood back to life in new and creative designs.
Shopping local -- and starting them out early
It's all about shopping local this Saturday. There?s a locally owned shop in Dunedin called Crunch that?s dedicated to "natural parenting.? Who better to test out some of the items than Chip?s baby daughter Lila?
It's all about shopping local this Saturday. There?s a locally owned shop in Dunedin called Crunch that?s dedicated to "natural parenting.? Who better to test out some of the items than Chip?s baby daughter Lila?
Creatively delicious recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers
Alongside chefs from Publix Aprons in Lakeland, Charley learns the different -- and creative -- ways he can use those Thanksgiving leftovers.
Alongside chefs from Publix Aprons in Lakeland, Charley learns the different -- and creative -- ways he can use those Thanksgiving leftovers.
Publix chefs have ideas on what to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers
You probably have your Thanksgiving Day menu all planned out, but instead of repeating those dishes the day after, there are other ways to handle your leftovers.
You probably have your Thanksgiving Day menu all planned out, but instead of repeating those dishes the day after, there are other ways to handle your leftovers.
Afternoon of free laundry takes load off for Tampa families
Dozens of Tampa families got a take a load off Tuesday with three hours of free laundry, thanks to the Tampa Police Department.
Dozens of Tampa families got a take a load off Tuesday with three hours of free laundry, thanks to the Tampa Police Department.
Patel Conservatory celebrates 15 years
It started off as a dream, but now the Patel Conservatory performance center is celebrating its 15th anniversary of the arts in the Bay Area.
It started off as a dream, but now the Patel Conservatory performance center is celebrating its 15th anniversary of the arts in the Bay Area.
Performing arts education center celebrates 15 years
The Paten Conservatory performing art center has been providing arts education for children and adults for 15 years.
The Paten Conservatory performing art center has been providing arts education for children and adults for 15 years.
FOX 13 memories from the Cape
For all the deafening rocket launches, the technological wizardry, and the glorious images of Earth from orbit, the story of the exploration of space is, at its core, a human story. And no one knows that better than the reporters whose job it is to cover the Cape.
For all the deafening rocket launches, the technological wizardry, and the glorious images of Earth from orbit, the story of the exploration of space is, at its core, a human story. And no one knows that better than the reporters whose job it is to cover the Cape.
WTVT covers John Glenn's historic 1962 flight
Back in 1962, CBS chose Tampa's WTVT-TV to provide network pool coverage of John Glenn's orbital Friendship 7 flight. It was the first return from space to be covered live. You can see WTVT camera operator Joe Wiezycki in these grainy shots from the deck of the USS Noa.
Back in 1962, CBS chose Tampa's WTVT-TV to provide network pool coverage of John Glenn's orbital Friendship 7 flight. It was the first return from space to be covered live. You can see WTVT camera operator Joe Wiezycki in these grainy shots from the deck of the USS Noa.
On the road with Roadmaster
Are you looking for a career change? And do you love the open road? In just three to four weeks, you can go from under- or unemployed to working full time in the trucking industry. Chip Brewster is checking out how it?s done at Roadmaster Drivers School.
Are you looking for a career change? And do you love the open road? In just three to four weeks, you can go from under- or unemployed to working full time in the trucking industry. Chip Brewster is checking out how it?s done at Roadmaster Drivers School.
Gobble Wobble 5K: Girl's idea to give back becomes annual Thanksgiving tradition
In less than three days, hundreds of people will participate in the Gobble Wobble 5K in Safety Harbor. It's become an annual Thanksgiving event that started out as a class project when a third grader saw a problem in her community.
In less than three days, hundreds of people will participate in the Gobble Wobble 5K in Safety Harbor. It's become an annual Thanksgiving event that started out as a class project when a third grader saw a problem in her community.
Polk teen spends 7 days camping on top of semi, raises $10K for charity
A 14-year-old boy and his dad have been living on top of a semi truck in Polk County for seven days – and it’s all for a good cause.
A 14-year-old boy and his dad have been living on top of a semi truck in Polk County for seven days – and it’s all for a good cause.
Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside Club takes the ice
The Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside Club is getting ready for a busy skating season. The team will be performing in downtown Tampa?s Curtis Hixon Park on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 at 11:45 a.m. They also have performances scheduled on their home ice here at Westfield Countryside
The Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside Club is getting ready for a busy skating season. The team will be performing in downtown Tampa?s Curtis Hixon Park on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 at 11:45 a.m. They also have performances scheduled on their home ice here at Westfield Countryside