'Invisible wounds' continue to plague veterans
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
Bay Area veteran turns to podcast to help other veterans across the globe
Bill Hodges is an Air Force veteran with a professional speaking background. He uses a podcast to help other veterans maximize and understand the benefits due to them after going through his own claim with Veterans Affairs.
Bill Hodges is an Air Force veteran with a professional speaking background. He uses a podcast to help other veterans maximize and understand the benefits due to them after going through his own claim with Veterans Affairs.
Prosecutors say man accused of driving drunk, killing 2 in wrong-way crash is faking mental illness
After years of avoiding public appearances, the man accused of causing a double-fatal crash in 2016 showed up for a virtual court hearing that focused on his mental health.
After years of avoiding public appearances, the man accused of causing a double-fatal crash in 2016 showed up for a virtual court hearing that focused on his mental health.
Elementary school built by Tampa philanthropist to emphasize ethics, morals, spirituality and academics
The school built by Patel isn’t the building, it’s the ideas of a man who made millions in healthcare, whose passion is teaching - not just academics.
The school built by Patel isn’t the building, it’s the ideas of a man who made millions in healthcare, whose passion is teaching - not just academics.
'Cage Fight:' Gloves come off for Carole Baskin's new docuseries
Carole Baskin -- founder of Big Cat Rescue -- says she and her husband were betrayed by the producers of Netflix’s hit series "Tiger King." Now they hope to set the record straight with their new streaming series, "Carole Baskin's Cage Fight."
Carole Baskin -- founder of Big Cat Rescue -- says she and her husband were betrayed by the producers of Netflix’s hit series "Tiger King." Now they hope to set the record straight with their new streaming series, "Carole Baskin's Cage Fight."
Tampa-based lifestyle influencer's top 5 tips to easily refresh your home
Refreshing your home doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive – and it might be as simple as clicking "follow" on Lifestyle with Melonie Graves.
Refreshing your home doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive – and it might be as simple as clicking "follow" on Lifestyle with Melonie Graves.
Students, hotels benefit from hands-on college program
Students at the University of South Florida's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will soon be able to get hands-on experience working in a hotel before graduation.
Students at the University of South Florida's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will soon be able to get hands-on experience working in a hotel before graduation.
After 2 failed projects, 5-star hotel, high-rise condo building planned for property along Tampa’s Riverwalk
The public recently got its first look at the five-star hotel and 37-story condominium building set to open along Tampa’s Riverwalk in 2024.
The public recently got its first look at the five-star hotel and 37-story condominium building set to open along Tampa’s Riverwalk in 2024.
Cold and calculated killing or crime of passion? Tyrone Johnson capital murder trial continues
On the third day of the capital murder trial of defendant Tyrone Johnson, the jury was shown video of his police interview after he allegedly gunned down his girlfriend, Stephanie Willis, and her 10-year-old son Ricky, in a bedroom apartment they shared with Johnson.
On the third day of the capital murder trial of defendant Tyrone Johnson, the jury was shown video of his police interview after he allegedly gunned down his girlfriend, Stephanie Willis, and her 10-year-old son Ricky, in a bedroom apartment they shared with Johnson.
Where to get the best burger in Tampa? Diners to vote during Tampa Bay Burger Week
More than 20 restaurants across the Bay Area are offering $10 burger specials through Nov. 14 as part of Tampa Bay Burger Week with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay.
More than 20 restaurants across the Bay Area are offering $10 burger specials through Nov. 14 as part of Tampa Bay Burger Week with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay.
Tampa tops the list of best cities for veterans to live in, new report finds
Tampa has been named the best city in the U.S. for military veterans to live in, based on employment, economy, quality of life, and health.
Tampa has been named the best city in the U.S. for military veterans to live in, based on employment, economy, quality of life, and health.
Grasshopper altered woman’s career path, leading her to become an expert on Florida’s water quality
For Mary Lusk, a professor of soil and water at UF, it took a random encounter with a grasshopper to change her major in school. Now, her research answers important questions about water quality in Florida.
For Mary Lusk, a professor of soil and water at UF, it took a random encounter with a grasshopper to change her major in school. Now, her research answers important questions about water quality in Florida.
Tampa officials investigating cause of fire at Ybor City warehouse
Tampa fire crews are investigating what sparked a warehouse fire in Ybor City.
Tampa fire crews are investigating what sparked a warehouse fire in Ybor City.
The origin of viral 'signal for help' that saved teen from alleged abductor
A trending TikTok video is being credited for saving a missing teen in Kentucky. It is a gesture and a silent scream for help, one that people in the Tampa Bay area can also use to escape violence or abuse.
A trending TikTok video is being credited for saving a missing teen in Kentucky. It is a gesture and a silent scream for help, one that people in the Tampa Bay area can also use to escape violence or abuse.
Officials target undoing racial divides created by Florida highways, interstates
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.
Tampa Bay's top Insta-foodie reveals 5 dishes everyone should try
The Tampa Bay area is ripe with great eats and no one knows that better than Kiera Andrews, the woman behind the popular foodie Instagram account ThisBabeEats.
The Tampa Bay area is ripe with great eats and no one knows that better than Kiera Andrews, the woman behind the popular foodie Instagram account ThisBabeEats.
Tampa targets streetcar expansion for infrastructure bill funds
While some drivers would like to see every penny spent on new and bigger roads, Tampa’s mayor says we need to change our view of mass transit.
While some drivers would like to see every penny spent on new and bigger roads, Tampa’s mayor says we need to change our view of mass transit.
1 dead, 1 injured following crash, shooting in Plant City, deputies say
One person has died following a crash and shooting in Plant City, and one other person is injured.
One person has died following a crash and shooting in Plant City, and one other person is injured.
1 hospitalized after shooting in Tampa, police say
Tampa police said one person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting.
Tampa police said one person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting.
Deputies arrest convicted felon accused of shooting child after argument at Seffner gas station
Deputies have arrested a convicted felon who had been on the run for several days after they said he shot a child in the leg following an argument at a Seffner gas station on Saturday.
Deputies have arrested a convicted felon who had been on the run for several days after they said he shot a child in the leg following an argument at a Seffner gas station on Saturday.