Retired mess hall Army sergeant continues serving veterans
A retired Army Sergeant has continued to serve his country and other veterans through sustenance.
A retired Army Sergeant has continued to serve his country and other veterans through sustenance.
Teen ‘Jeopardy!’ champion donates $10K to cancer research in Alex Trebek’s honor
To compete on "Jeopardy!" was a lifelong dream for the show’s most recent teen champion, Avi Gupta, who donated $10,000 of his champion winnings to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute in honor of Alex Trebek, Jeopardy!‘s longtime, beloved host.
To compete on "Jeopardy!" was a lifelong dream for the show’s most recent teen champion, Avi Gupta, who donated $10,000 of his champion winnings to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute in honor of Alex Trebek, Jeopardy!‘s longtime, beloved host.
Tampa woman plays in the mud to make beautiful pottery art
Kimberli Cummings has been molding mud for almost three decades and has created thousands of pieces. She showed us how she transforms a squishy, brown wedge into a work of art.
Kimberli Cummings has been molding mud for almost three decades and has created thousands of pieces. She showed us how she transforms a squishy, brown wedge into a work of art.
Veteran delivers kindness to other vets
Retired Army mess hall Sgt. Tim Ferguson says his call to serve is not over.
Retired Army mess hall Sgt. Tim Ferguson says his call to serve is not over.
SWAT officers surprise boy hit by truck on Halloween
Dominick dressed up as a SWAT officer for Halloween, but while he was trick-or-treating, he was hit by a truck and had to be hospitalized for several days. When Pasco SWAT officers heard his story, they knew just the way to cheer him up.
Dominick dressed up as a SWAT officer for Halloween, but while he was trick-or-treating, he was hit by a truck and had to be hospitalized for several days. When Pasco SWAT officers heard his story, they knew just the way to cheer him up.
Injured animal? Who-who-who can you call?
Have you ever come across an injured wild animal and weren't sure what to do? One place you can turn to is the Owl?s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife. Chip Brewster got a tour of their home base in Odessa on Wednesday.
Have you ever come across an injured wild animal and weren't sure what to do? One place you can turn to is the Owl?s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife. Chip Brewster got a tour of their home base in Odessa on Wednesday.
Where to get shrimp in Tampa, right off the boat
Maybe you've passed by the Tampa shrimp docks off of Causeway Boulevard. But did you know they're still active? Anyone can go in there and buy shrimp right from the businesses at the port.
Maybe you've passed by the Tampa shrimp docks off of Causeway Boulevard. But did you know they're still active? Anyone can go in there and buy shrimp right from the businesses at the port.
With its 125th anniversary on the horizon, Tampa's last cigar factory wants the world to know its history
The last working cigar factory in Ybor City is undergoing renovations before they celebrate their 125th anniversary in 2020. The purpose is to make the cigar factory a tourist destination and to remind everyone that Tampa is the “Cigar City.”
The last working cigar factory in Ybor City is undergoing renovations before they celebrate their 125th anniversary in 2020. The purpose is to make the cigar factory a tourist destination and to remind everyone that Tampa is the “Cigar City.”
Tampa cigar factory renovations reveal secret stairwell
The grandson of the founder of J.C. Newman Cigar Company never knew there was a secret stairwell in a room once used by managers to count money made from that day's production of cigars. Employees discovered it two months ago as they continue to upgrade the factory for its 125th anniversary. Apparently, it was used to hide money from the mafia before they can rob the factory.
The grandson of the founder of J.C. Newman Cigar Company never knew there was a secret stairwell in a room once used by managers to count money made from that day's production of cigars. Employees discovered it two months ago as they continue to upgrade the factory for its 125th anniversary. Apparently, it was used to hide money from the mafia before they can rob the factory.
Hyde Park VFW gets much-needed facelift from Habitat for Humanity volunteers
'Serving those who served' is the slogan for Habit for Humanity's veterans initiative. That mantra was on full display Wednesday morning as the nonprofit teamed up with volunteers from MacDill Air Force Base to make much-needed improvements to Hyde Park's VFW post.
'Serving those who served' is the slogan for Habit for Humanity's veterans initiative. That mantra was on full display Wednesday morning as the nonprofit teamed up with volunteers from MacDill Air Force Base to make much-needed improvements to Hyde Park's VFW post.
90-year-old machines are still used to make cigars in Tampa
When J.C. Newman Cigar Company first opened in the late 1800s, they, like all factory, rolled their cigars by hand. The factory introduced machines to speed up the process in the 1930s. Those same machines are still being used today in the last operating cigar factory in Ybor City.
When J.C. Newman Cigar Company first opened in the late 1800s, they, like all factory, rolled their cigars by hand. The factory introduced machines to speed up the process in the 1930s. Those same machines are still being used today in the last operating cigar factory in Ybor City.
Hand-rolling cigars remain a tradition at J.C. Newman Cigar Company
Machines have been used to make cigars at J.C. Newman Cigar Company for decades, but there are still some employees at the factory that continue to hand-roll cigars. They can produce up to 100 per day.
Machines have been used to make cigars at J.C. Newman Cigar Company for decades, but there are still some employees at the factory that continue to hand-roll cigars. They can produce up to 100 per day.
Lightning fans, take a deeper dive at Amalie Arena with a personal tour
Tour guides at Amalie Arena can show Tampa Bay Lightning fans that there is more to the venue than what meets the eye. Tours are offered a little more than three hours before a home game, and lasts for about two hours.
Tour guides at Amalie Arena can show Tampa Bay Lightning fans that there is more to the venue than what meets the eye. Tours are offered a little more than three hours before a home game, and lasts for about two hours.
From top to bottom, Lightning fans can get a personal tour of Amalie Arena before a home game
If you’re a Bay Area hockey fan, no doubt you’ve already been to a Tampa Bay Lightning game. However, if you’re ready to take a deeper dive, there’s a way to satisfy your Bolts fandom even more.
If you’re a Bay Area hockey fan, no doubt you’ve already been to a Tampa Bay Lightning game. However, if you’re ready to take a deeper dive, there’s a way to satisfy your Bolts fandom even more.
Acting their age – and loving every minute of it
Senior actors often have a hard time finding roles to play. But a community acting company is providing an outlet for their talent while promoting a positive and healthy lifestyle.
Senior actors often have a hard time finding roles to play. But a community acting company is providing an outlet for their talent while promoting a positive and healthy lifestyle.
Senior actors loving every minute on stage
A grass-roots effort was started three years ago by 73-year-old Linda Goldman, a playwright who didn't like the way seniors were being portrayed in plays. ?
A grass-roots effort was started three years ago by 73-year-old Linda Goldman, a playwright who didn't like the way seniors were being portrayed in plays. ?
Down on the shrimp docks
Maybe you've passed by the Tampa Shrimp Docks off of Causeway Boulevard. But did you know they're still active? Anyone can go in there and buy shrimp right from the businesses at the port. Chip Brewster stopped by Versaggi Shrimp on Tuesday to see for himself.
Maybe you've passed by the Tampa Shrimp Docks off of Causeway Boulevard. But did you know they're still active? Anyone can go in there and buy shrimp right from the businesses at the port. Chip Brewster stopped by Versaggi Shrimp on Tuesday to see for himself.
Nurses sew sterile surgical wrap into sleeping bags for homeless
They call it blue wrap - the sterile, cloth-like covering for surgical and other hospital equipment.
They call it blue wrap - the sterile, cloth-like covering for surgical and other hospital equipment.
Once again, thankful for 'Thanksmas'
This holiday season, thousands of the Bay Area?s less fortunate will get hot ?Thanksmas? meals thanks to Joe Maddon?s Respect 90 Foundation. The former Rays and new Angels manager returns every year to help serve at these signature events.
This holiday season, thousands of the Bay Area?s less fortunate will get hot ?Thanksmas? meals thanks to Joe Maddon?s Respect 90 Foundation. The former Rays and new Angels manager returns every year to help serve at these signature events.
This old-school citrus shop has been around since the 1950s
Lang Sun Country Groves is where you can still ship citrus to friends up north, or enjoy some fresh grapefruit pie they are famous for. The business has been handed down through the generations. The family?s aim was to produce the juiciest, sweetest citrus in Florida.
Lang Sun Country Groves is where you can still ship citrus to friends up north, or enjoy some fresh grapefruit pie they are famous for. The business has been handed down through the generations. The family?s aim was to produce the juiciest, sweetest citrus in Florida.