Action Zone helps veterans succeed in business
Dr. Carlos Garcia made a career of serving others. After serving in the marines, he became a psychologist and opened his own practice with the help of Action Zone.
Dr. Carlos Garcia made a career of serving others. After serving in the marines, he became a psychologist and opened his own practice with the help of Action Zone.
Hundreds apply for lottery to adopt dogs rescued from Tampa breeder
Hillsborough County officials opened the adoption lottery Sunday for the 300 dogs rescued from an East Tampa breeder.
Hillsborough County officials opened the adoption lottery Sunday for the 300 dogs rescued from an East Tampa breeder.
Dog owner issues warning after dog poisoned by bufo toad
Kelsey Barbas tried to act fast after her dog, Tater came into contact with a bufo toad, but it was too late. Now she's warning others to watch out for these deadly creatures.
Kelsey Barbas tried to act fast after her dog, Tater came into contact with a bufo toad, but it was too late. Now she's warning others to watch out for these deadly creatures.
Dive teams search lake following new tip on Jennifer Kesse, missing since 2006
Authorities are conducting a search related to the case of an Orlando woman who disappeared without a trace over 13 years ago. Jennifer Kesse was just 24-years-old when she went missing sometime between 10 p.m. on the night of Jan. 23 and the mid-morning hours of Jan. 24 in 2006.
Authorities are conducting a search related to the case of an Orlando woman who disappeared without a trace over 13 years ago. Jennifer Kesse was just 24-years-old when she went missing sometime between 10 p.m. on the night of Jan. 23 and the mid-morning hours of Jan. 24 in 2006.
Tampa dry cleaner offers free flag-cleaning service
Zips Dry Cleaners on South Dale Mabry is offering to clean and press your American flag for free. You don't have to be a dry cleaning customer there. They are offering the free service to everyone with a flag.
Zips Dry Cleaners on South Dale Mabry is offering to clean and press your American flag for free. You don't have to be a dry cleaning customer there. They are offering the free service to everyone with a flag.
Tampa Greek Festival is a cultural celebration offering tasty Mediterranean cuisine
Opa! The Tampa Greek Festival is here, along with some delicious, authentic cuisine.
Opa! The Tampa Greek Festival is here, along with some delicious, authentic cuisine.
Just in time for Veterans Day, Tampa second-grader gets surprise
Second-grader Coral Pena got the surprise of a lifetime on Friday when her father, an active-duty Army service member, unexpectedly appeared at her school after more than a year away from home.
Second-grader Coral Pena got the surprise of a lifetime on Friday when her father, an active-duty Army service member, unexpectedly appeared at her school after more than a year away from home.
Durant High senior holds seminar to educate parents, students about vaping dangers
Experts say vaping among high school students has reached crisis levels, but some students are appealing to their peers to stay away from the harmful habit.
Experts say vaping among high school students has reached crisis levels, but some students are appealing to their peers to stay away from the harmful habit.
Five active-duty military members become naturalized citizens
At a naturalization ceremony in Tampa Thursday, 65 people from 23 countries - like Kenya, Vietnam, Iraq, Germany, and Columbia - stood united, new citizens of one.
At a naturalization ceremony in Tampa Thursday, 65 people from 23 countries - like Kenya, Vietnam, Iraq, Germany, and Columbia - stood united, new citizens of one.
Flavored vaping products could soon disappear from shelves
A federal ban on flavored vaping products is expected this week and could force a lot of companies to change how they do business.
A federal ban on flavored vaping products is expected this week and could force a lot of companies to change how they do business.
NASA program gives Tampa students face time with astronauts
Students at Stewart Magnet Middle School donned their own flight suits and waited their turn to ask the most burning questions of NASA's best minds.
Students at Stewart Magnet Middle School donned their own flight suits and waited their turn to ask the most burning questions of NASA's best minds.
Noah McAdams' parents cooperating with court requirements: caseworker
Judge Palermo is now allowing Noah to have overnight stays with his parents. The goal is to reunite the family in the future.
Judge Palermo is now allowing Noah to have overnight stays with his parents. The goal is to reunite the family in the future.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
Hundreds of dogs rescued from Tampa breeder are ready for adoption -- but the process will be different
Most of the dogs seized from a breeder in Tampa will be up for adoption, and those who are interested will need to commit to a weeklong process.
Most of the dogs seized from a breeder in Tampa will be up for adoption, and those who are interested will need to commit to a weeklong process.
813 area code predicted to max out by 2022
There are now 18 area codes across the sunshine state and, as of Tuesday, a new one was approved for the Panhandle. State regulators predict Tampa will be next.
There are now 18 area codes across the sunshine state and, as of Tuesday, a new one was approved for the Panhandle. State regulators predict Tampa will be next.
Renovation of historic Ybor factory uncovers ‘Cigar City Mafia’ secret
It's been known for generations as The Clock: The old cigar factory with the clock tower at 16th Street and Columbus in Ybor City, built in 1910, is the last operating cigar factory in Tampa. But it's still revealing new details about life in old Ybor.
It's been known for generations as The Clock: The old cigar factory with the clock tower at 16th Street and Columbus in Ybor City, built in 1910, is the last operating cigar factory in Tampa. But it's still revealing new details about life in old Ybor.
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.”
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.
Adoption fees could triple for dogs seized from Tampa breeder
According to a county spokesman, the more than 300 dogs rescued from Trish's All-Breed Grooming have a high market value, and officials worry the dogs will be adopted and resold.
According to a county spokesman, the more than 300 dogs rescued from Trish's All-Breed Grooming have a high market value, and officials worry the dogs will be adopted and resold.
USF-NASA exhibit connects business, engineering-minded stargazers to possibilities of space travel
New generations are growing up in the era of privatized space travel, which could cause a new space race to take off.
New generations are growing up in the era of privatized space travel, which could cause a new space race to take off.