Restaurant's tradition of giving back comes full circle
Andres Bautista was last at Donatello Italian Restaurant in 2012, one of the many at-risk teens invited to its annual Thanksgiving celebration. Sitting in these same chairs today, he can remember how he felt then, and how far he's come since.
Andres Bautista was last at Donatello Italian Restaurant in 2012, one of the many at-risk teens invited to its annual Thanksgiving celebration. Sitting in these same chairs today, he can remember how he felt then, and how far he's come since.
Hillsborough deputies investigating deadly shooting in Tampa
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that took place at the Bella Mar Apartments. They're located near 127th Avenue East and Spicer Place in Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that took place at the Bella Mar Apartments. They're located near 127th Avenue East and Spicer Place in Tampa.
Goody Goody Turkey Gobble draws thousands to downtown Tampa
Well over 4,000 runners and walkers flooded downtown Tampa on Thanksgiving Day morning for Tampa YMCA's Goody Goody Turkey Gobble -- which has become a holiday tradition for many in the Bay area.
Well over 4,000 runners and walkers flooded downtown Tampa on Thanksgiving Day morning for Tampa YMCA's Goody Goody Turkey Gobble -- which has become a holiday tradition for many in the Bay area.
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.
For first time ever, four reunited siblings will be together for Thanksgiving
Four siblings will be together for the first time ever this Thanksgiving after a happy reunion took place at Tampa International Airport. It was all thanks to DNA testing.
Four siblings will be together for the first time ever this Thanksgiving after a happy reunion took place at Tampa International Airport. It was all thanks to DNA testing.
Student's heroin death takes center stage in Tampa courtroom
Prosecutors say Katie Golden’s boyfriend pushed drugs on the 17-year-old and is responsible for her death. But her boyfriend's attorney fired back in court on Wednesday.
Prosecutors say Katie Golden’s boyfriend pushed drugs on the 17-year-old and is responsible for her death. But her boyfriend's attorney fired back in court on Wednesday.
Tampa toddler makes miracle recovery after near-drowning last week
A Tampa family is even more thankful than usual this Thanksgiving. Their toddler fell into the pool and nearly drowned, but the little girl didn’t just survive - she made a complete recovery.
A Tampa family is even more thankful than usual this Thanksgiving. Their toddler fell into the pool and nearly drowned, but the little girl didn’t just survive - she made a complete recovery.
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.
Bay Area stores embrace demand for sustainable products
Sustainable is the new local when it comes to trends in shopping and many Bay Area stores hope to cash in on consumers' demand for both.
Sustainable is the new local when it comes to trends in shopping and many Bay Area stores hope to cash in on consumers' demand for both.
Edwin Rodriguez sentenced to 10 years for fatal crash
Despite testimony from his family about his mental health, a judge gave Edwin Rodriguez 10 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run crash.
Despite testimony from his family about his mental health, a judge gave Edwin Rodriguez 10 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run crash.
Canine blood donations critical to saving pets' lives
Every two months, Isa Farnham and her four dogs travel to Blue Pearl in Tampa to give blood, which is essential to veterinary care.
Every two months, Isa Farnham and her four dogs travel to Blue Pearl in Tampa to give blood, which is essential to veterinary care.
Tampa police: Thieves will target shopping centers, residents on vacation this holiday season
The Tampa Police Department launched its annual crackdown on thieves who target busy shopping centers during the holiday season.
The Tampa Police Department launched its annual crackdown on thieves who target busy shopping centers during the holiday season.
Body found by firefighters after house fire in South Tampa
An overnight house fire in South Tampa claimed the life of a popular local gardener, 66-year-old John Starnes.
An overnight house fire in South Tampa claimed the life of a popular local gardener, 66-year-old John Starnes.
Man found murdered inside Tampa home, police say
Tampa police are investigating the murder of a 48-year-old man Tuesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating the murder of a 48-year-old man Tuesday morning.
HART bus stabbing suspect refuses to go to court; victim, witness testify
HART bus driver Schnaider Prophete says he was trying to deal with a malfunctioning coin machine on his bus when he was confronted by an irate passenger named James Ambrose.
HART bus driver Schnaider Prophete says he was trying to deal with a malfunctioning coin machine on his bus when he was confronted by an irate passenger named James Ambrose.
Jesuit High students pack Thanksgiving meals for hundreds of families in need
Students at Jesuit High School in Tampa are helping to feed hundreds of families this holiday season.
Students at Jesuit High School in Tampa are helping to feed hundreds of families this holiday season.
'I have a brother for life': HART bus driver reunites with good Samaritan who saved him from attacker
On Saturday, a Hillsborough bus driver got the chance to reunite with the good Samaritan who saved him from an attacker earlier this week.
On Saturday, a Hillsborough bus driver got the chance to reunite with the good Samaritan who saved him from an attacker earlier this week.
Plant High clubs bond with 'Best Buddies' students over fishing, sailing
Fishing and friendship were the focus of the day, as Plant High School students gathered on Davis Islands.
Fishing and friendship were the focus of the day, as Plant High School students gathered on Davis Islands.
Hundreds gather to remember prominent Tampa philanthropist David Straz Jr.
Members of the public had their chance to say goodbye to one of Tampa’s most influential residents, David A. Straz Jr., this weekend.
Members of the public had their chance to say goodbye to one of Tampa’s most influential residents, David A. Straz Jr., this weekend.
David Straz remembered for many things, including his order at Burger King
David Straz was remembered for many, many things, but the folks at Burger King on Westshore may carry rare view of the Tampa philanthropist.
David Straz was remembered for many, many things, but the folks at Burger King on Westshore may carry rare view of the Tampa philanthropist.