Pediatric cancer patient helps light Hyde Park Christmas tree during fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Hyde Park Village got into the holiday spirit Thursday night with their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. But bringing even more joy than the twinkling lights, was a well-deserved smile from Vanessa, a 4-year-old girl fighting neuroblastoma, a kind of cancer.

Can you travel with cannabis? Here's why you need to check the laws before the holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time, and many Americans use cannabis products to take some of the edge off this time of year, but you need to leave them at home if you plan on traveling across state lines. 

Local sisters use their talents to write, illustrate children's books

When 13-year-old Haylyn Benton and her sister, 7-year-old Hadley aren't performing on stage, they are working together to write and illustrate children's books.

Pedestrian struck, killed in East Tampa crash

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Tampa Thursday evening, according to police.

14-year-old arrested in connection with deadly Ybor City mass shooting

A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal Ybor City shooting in October that resulted in two people dead and 16 injured, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Feeling lonely around the holidays? Here’s how to battle the blues

The World Health Organization is targeting loneliness this week, launching a new Commission on Social Connection, just before the holidays. 

Tampa to tighten e-scooter rules, impose fines

They’re a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around and in the last five years, e-scooters have taken cities across the world by storm.

Tampa police officers rescue puppies tossed from car in the rain

Four puppies are resting comfortably at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay after Tampa police officers say they saw a driver stop their car, push the pooches into a field in the rain and drive off. 

Organizations across Tampa Bay pitch in for Thanksgiving food donations

Several different Tampa Bay area organizations are coming together to make sure no one goes hungry and everyone has a Thanksgiving meal this holiday season.

Xeriscaping gains popularity as Florida-friendly landscaping during drought

Landscaping that conserves natural resources is being touted as ‘Florida-friendly’ because it reduces water usage as drought continues. 

Black Restaurant Week showcases new, growing Blacked-owned eateries in Tampa

As more new restaurants line the streets of Tampa, the city is shining a spotlight on the Black-owned eateries on the food scene during Black Restaurant Week.

WTVT's Lost Archives: How Tampa became a popular site for conventions

At any given time, hundreds or even thousands of people from out of town are visiting the Tampa area for a convention. It could be a trade show or an organization like the Shriners.