Tampa pizza shops pays it forward with free Thanksgiving meals
Steve's Pizza on N. Himes Ave. in Carrollwood took a break from dough, and took on turkey. They offered free Thanksgiving meals, complete with turkey, stuffing, bread and vegetables.
Steve's Pizza on N. Himes Ave. in Carrollwood took a break from dough, and took on turkey. They offered free Thanksgiving meals, complete with turkey, stuffing, bread and vegetables.
Veterans get free Thanksgiving dinners, with a side of gratitude
"We want our fellow service members to know we have their back. We still live by the mantra that that we never leave a service member behind," one volunteer explained.
"We want our fellow service members to know we have their back. We still live by the mantra that that we never leave a service member behind," one volunteer explained.
With need greater than ever, Metropolitan Ministries keeps on cooking
Volunteers with Metropolitan Ministries spent Thursday morning cooking and serving those who live on the margins of society. The pandemic has made the need much greater this year.
Volunteers with Metropolitan Ministries spent Thursday morning cooking and serving those who live on the margins of society. The pandemic has made the need much greater this year.
Bay Area shoppers take advantage of weeks of Black Friday bargains
Black Friday is just over a day away, but, many shoppers have already snagged the deals they've been watching.
Black Friday is just over a day away, but, many shoppers have already snagged the deals they've been watching.
Herd immunity will happen quickly with widely-available COVID-19 vaccine, medical expert says
Even though COVID-19 cases are surging across the country, we are still very far from achieving herd immunity from the virus. Local medical experts say once a vaccine is released, we should get there relatively quickly, but we need to remain vigilant.
Even though COVID-19 cases are surging across the country, we are still very far from achieving herd immunity from the virus. Local medical experts say once a vaccine is released, we should get there relatively quickly, but we need to remain vigilant.
DeSantis extends ban on mask bans, business restrictions
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended an executive order that bans cities and counties from enforcing mask mandates. It also bans local governments from limiting capacity in businesses or restaurants.
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended an executive order that bans cities and counties from enforcing mask mandates. It also bans local governments from limiting capacity in businesses or restaurants.
1 million people in Tampa Bay area need help finding food this holiday
Many of us know someone who lost their job, their health, or a family member because of COVID-19. These are the folks who are in a position they never thought they'd be in: Asking for help during Thanksgiving.
Many of us know someone who lost their job, their health, or a family member because of COVID-19. These are the folks who are in a position they never thought they'd be in: Asking for help during Thanksgiving.
Jesuit High School students provide Thanksgiving meals for more than 200 families
Jesuit High School students and their families are meeting to deliver Thanksgiving meals for families in need.
Jesuit High School students and their families are meeting to deliver Thanksgiving meals for families in need.
Bay Area residents share gratitude as 2020 comes to a close
Despite the crazy year 2020 has been, people across the Tampa Bay area have plenty to be thankful for.
Despite the crazy year 2020 has been, people across the Tampa Bay area have plenty to be thankful for.
Tampa leaders explore ways to combat sea level rise
While the most serious threat of sea level rise in coastal communities may be decades away, Tampa leaders are looking to take action now. The city of Tampa is launching a study to find out which parts of the city are currently at risk of sea level rise impacts and how best to move forward.
While the most serious threat of sea level rise in coastal communities may be decades away, Tampa leaders are looking to take action now. The city of Tampa is launching a study to find out which parts of the city are currently at risk of sea level rise impacts and how best to move forward.
Police: Clearwater firefighter arrested for strangling woman, pointing gun at her
A Clearwater firefighter was arrested in Tampa after police say he strangled a woman and pointed a gun at her during an argument over politics.
A Clearwater firefighter was arrested in Tampa after police say he strangled a woman and pointed a gun at her during an argument over politics.
Mike Alstott Foundation delivering Thanksgiving meals for Hillsborough County firefighters
Former Bucs star Mike Alstott doesn't drop the ball when it comes to helping the community. His foundation will be handing out Thanksgiving Day meals to firefighters -- an annual tradition.
Former Bucs star Mike Alstott doesn't drop the ball when it comes to helping the community. His foundation will be handing out Thanksgiving Day meals to firefighters -- an annual tradition.
Man cleared by DNA evidence after 37 years in jail invited to first NFL game by Tampa Bay Bucs
It's not just that Robert DuBoise wondered if he'd ever get out of jail. It's also that he assumed he'd never experience anything resembling an NFL game.
It's not just that Robert DuBoise wondered if he'd ever get out of jail. It's also that he assumed he'd never experience anything resembling an NFL game.
Free Bay Area program helps adults finish college degrees
Kevin Giordano found himself back on the St. Petersburg College campus years after graduating.
Kevin Giordano found himself back on the St. Petersburg College campus years after graduating.
Tampa police increase security at shopping centers ahead of holiday shopping
With Black Friday days away, Tampa police are stepping up patrols to help keep shoppers safe from thieves. Around the holidays, officers say crowded malls and distracted shoppers make easy targets for criminals looking to capitalize.
With Black Friday days away, Tampa police are stepping up patrols to help keep shoppers safe from thieves. Around the holidays, officers say crowded malls and distracted shoppers make easy targets for criminals looking to capitalize.
Gasparilla parades in Tampa delayed until April 2021
It appears the pandemic won't cancel the tradition of Gasparilla parades in Tampa as officials announced Monday the annual celebration will be delayed by about three months in 2021.
It appears the pandemic won't cancel the tradition of Gasparilla parades in Tampa as officials announced Monday the annual celebration will be delayed by about three months in 2021.
Despite travel warnings from CDC, Tampa airport records busiest day since March
The CDC says to avoid travel during the holidays due to COVID-19, but despite the warning, many are headed to airports.
The CDC says to avoid travel during the holidays due to COVID-19, but despite the warning, many are headed to airports.
Tampa law firm continues turkey giveaway tradition
For the 12th year in a row, the Pendas Law Firm in Tampa will be giving away turkeys to families in need.
For the 12th year in a row, the Pendas Law Firm in Tampa will be giving away turkeys to families in need.
TPA expects holiday travel surge to be half of what it was last year
TPA estimates that they will see roughly 100,000 passengers come and go the weekend after Thanksgiving.
TPA estimates that they will see roughly 100,000 passengers come and go the weekend after Thanksgiving.
6,586 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 61 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,586 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 938,614.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,586 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 938,614.