TIA or TPA? Tampa airport wants to end the name game
Tampa International Airport wants to make sure you get its name right. For years, many have called it “TIA,” but a recent tweet from the airport makes it clear the real airport code is actually “TPA.”
Tampa International Airport wants to make sure you get its name right. For years, many have called it “TIA,” but a recent tweet from the airport makes it clear the real airport code is actually “TPA.”
CrossFit gyms honor fallen soldier with intense Hero Challenge workout
CrossFit gyms across the country honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice with a workout during the Memorial Day weekend.
CrossFit gyms across the country honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice with a workout during the Memorial Day weekend.
Sent to war before graduation, 95-year-old finally wears cap and gown
For four years, high school students work, study, and make the grade so they can walk across the stage at graduation. For one Hillsborough County man, it took a bit longer; 76 years to be exact. But this year, 95-year-old Joe Perricone finally wears his cap and gown.
For four years, high school students work, study, and make the grade so they can walk across the stage at graduation. For one Hillsborough County man, it took a bit longer; 76 years to be exact. But this year, 95-year-old Joe Perricone finally wears his cap and gown.
After almost 30 years, Bay Area man's contest dreams come true
A Bay Area man has a million reasons to smile this Friday. He just became a millionaire thanks to the Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Patrol.
A Bay Area man has a million reasons to smile this Friday. He just became a millionaire thanks to the Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Patrol.
Army recruit gets early graduation ceremony at Bartow High School
Bartow High held an early graduation ceremony for Eford because he is going into the U.S. Army the day before his class walks next week.
Bartow High held an early graduation ceremony for Eford because he is going into the U.S. Army the day before his class walks next week.
Food halls: The future of restaurants?
It's a trend catching fire across the country. Best described as an eclectic mix of restaurants, food halls let you experience a variety of different tastes all under one roof.
It's a trend catching fire across the country. Best described as an eclectic mix of restaurants, food halls let you experience a variety of different tastes all under one roof.
'Iron Man' suit shown at Tampa military conference
The newest trend in suits for soldiers comes with more -- and lighter -- body armor, plus boosters for the knees and ankles. If it sounds like something out of a Marvel Comics movie, you're not far off.
The newest trend in suits for soldiers comes with more -- and lighter -- body armor, plus boosters for the knees and ankles. If it sounds like something out of a Marvel Comics movie, you're not far off.
Annual 'Dr. Beach' list ranks Caladesi Island among best beaches in the country
The annual "Dr. Beach" list proves once more that Florida has some of the best spots in the country.
The annual "Dr. Beach" list proves once more that Florida has some of the best spots in the country.
Local distillery makes its own whiskey, from farm to barrel
Tucked deep inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, NJoy Spirits Distillery is a bit of a trek for most. But for the whiskey connoisseur or those looking for an interesting way to spend the day, Njoy is worth the journey.
Tucked deep inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, NJoy Spirits Distillery is a bit of a trek for most. But for the whiskey connoisseur or those looking for an interesting way to spend the day, Njoy is worth the journey.
Frozen dessert spot with an odd name has its own spin on shaved ice
A west coast-based frozen dessert business has only one east coast location, and it happens to be in Seminole.
A west coast-based frozen dessert business has only one east coast location, and it happens to be in Seminole.
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Cigar City CrossFit
Typically CrossFit gyms have alternate operational hours to work around national holidays, but at one Tampa gym, there is no exception on Memorial Day. Cigar City CrossFit in Ybor City is owned and operated by a veteran.
Typically CrossFit gyms have alternate operational hours to work around national holidays, but at one Tampa gym, there is no exception on Memorial Day. Cigar City CrossFit in Ybor City is owned and operated by a veteran.
Good Day Gourmet: Summer Caprese salad
With summer?s hot temperatures hitting Florida early, there is a fruity twist to a popular salad that can help cool things down.
With summer?s hot temperatures hitting Florida early, there is a fruity twist to a popular salad that can help cool things down.
Florida's toxic algae crisis: Conditions ripe for years of blue-green algae blooms
Scientists expect more outbreaks of toxic blue-green algae this summer.
Scientists expect more outbreaks of toxic blue-green algae this summer.
Deer and bunny adorably snuggle in 'Bambi' moment
It was a beautiful encounter in the garden of a home in Looming, Washington that looked like a scene right out of Bambi.
It was a beautiful encounter in the garden of a home in Looming, Washington that looked like a scene right out of Bambi.
Wander through the sunflowers at Harvestmoon Fun Farm
There’s a farm in Hernando County where you can get lost among the sunflowers, literally. Harvestmoon Fun Farm’s sunflower maze is back for its sixth season.
There’s a farm in Hernando County where you can get lost among the sunflowers, literally. Harvestmoon Fun Farm’s sunflower maze is back for its sixth season.
Florida's toxic algae crisis: Brain toxins produced by blue-green algae concern researchers
Blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as toxic blue-green algae, strike lakes, rivers, canals, and ponds across Florida.
Blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as toxic blue-green algae, strike lakes, rivers, canals, and ponds across Florida.
'Hannah's Shoebox' offers perfect fit to pre-teen girls with larger shoe sizes
Finding the right pair of shoes is a challenge for 9-year-old Saniya Gauthier, but a Tampa mother came up with a solution for girls like her. Colette Glover-Hannah created "Hannah's Shoebox," which caters to "tween" girls who wear larger shoe sizes.
Finding the right pair of shoes is a challenge for 9-year-old Saniya Gauthier, but a Tampa mother came up with a solution for girls like her. Colette Glover-Hannah created "Hannah's Shoebox," which caters to "tween" girls who wear larger shoe sizes.
Drone Zone: Harvestmoon Fun Farm
There?s a farm in Hernando County where you can get lost among the sunflowers, literally. Harvestmoon Fun Farm?s sunflower maze is back for its sixth season.
There?s a farm in Hernando County where you can get lost among the sunflowers, literally. Harvestmoon Fun Farm?s sunflower maze is back for its sixth season.
Bringing dogs to work can help any employee through a rough day
When Tara Murphy goes to work at the Achieva Credit Union headquarters in Dunedin, so does her dog Frankie.
When Tara Murphy goes to work at the Achieva Credit Union headquarters in Dunedin, so does her dog Frankie.
Veteran, 87, honored at his Publix job for Armed Forces Day
One Korean War veteran was recently surprised with a celebration in honor of his military service at the Florida Publix, a surprise that he described as “one of the best days” of his life.
One Korean War veteran was recently surprised with a celebration in honor of his military service at the Florida Publix, a surprise that he described as “one of the best days” of his life.