Unlicensed contractors continue to take advantage of homeowners
Too many Bay Area homeowners become victims of unlicensed contractors.
Military personnel, families can de-stress for free at weekly MacDill golf clinic
Florida has more golf courses than any other state in the country. But a couple of them here in the Bay Area aren't well known. They are on the grounds of MacDill Air Force Base.
Sarasota boy with a new heart spreads joy to hospital, community that saved him
TJ Resch is one tough kid. He is only 11 years old and has had more medical issues than most people deal with in a lifetime.
Made in Tampa Bay: Custom doggy decor made in Sarasota
Sarasota-based custom furniture company Artsy Reclaimed puts old wood and metal to new use, but a one-off project launched owners Carla and Mike French into a new world of home furnishings.
Made in Tampa Bay: Metal becomes magic at Swartz Art
An artist in Pinellas Park uses metal, heat, and technical methods to construct faith, love, and hope in the form of works of art.
Made in Tampa Bay: Architectural trash becomes treasure at Tampa Bay Salvage
Every day, buildings all over the world are torn down to make way for new development, however, many of those buildings contain architectural pieces that define a time in history.
Made in Tampa Bay: Wicked Armor turns costuming into wearable art
Cosplay has become a serious business for those who dream of bringing fantasy to life.
Made in Tampa Bay: Bay Area woodworkers make big impacts on local businesses
The tables at Ulele are recognizable to anyone who's dined there. The artisan who made them is now making a name for himself as the go-to for custom wooden furniture.
Made in Tampa Bay: Expandable pontoon boats from 2x Marine
If you've ever thought about having a party on the water, a new kind of boat being made in the Bay Area is just what you have been looking for.
Winter Haven Fire Department's CPR machine could drastically improve chances for survival
If your heart stops beating, immediate CPR can double or triple your chance of walking away from a cardiac arrest. A city in Polk County, Florida is using a mechanical device that’s being called a game-changer when it comes to saving lives.
Restaurant employee with hepatitis A says she did not handle food
The Florida Department of Health Hillsborough County reports hundreds of people have gotten a hepatitis A vaccine after potential exposure from an employee at the Sandpiper Grille in Sun City Center.
Tampa's Amalie Arena prepares for third women's NCAA Final Four
The NCAA Women’s Final Four championship will be in Tampa for the third time and the folks at Amalie Arena say they're ready.
Doctors urge parents to vaccinate children in wake of major measles outbreak
Doctors around the country are encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated in the wake of a major measles outbreak in Washington state.
'Jump for Kids' motivates Pinellas County children to keep moving
Standing over six feet tall, Jeff Pope is a big, strong guy. But he hasn’t always been that way. For most of his childhood, Jeff was the “small kid.”
Marine scientist creates mini reef to filter Bay Area waterways
A Florida marine researcher has spent years on something that may help Florida’s water problems.
Florida Soul Line believes a little song and dance can do a lot of good
Feet tapping and hands clapping. There is nothing dull about this senior center in Progress Village, just ask Erma Cherry Ford.
Pasco residents find themselves paying Hillsborough's new sales tax rate
Some residents in Pasco County are finding themselves paying Hillsborough County’s higher sales tax rate.
Florida officials: Third child dies from flu in 2018-19 season
The Florida Department of Health says a child died after contracting the flu, marking the third child to die as a result of the disease during the 2018-2019 season.
Mom-to-be embraces all things Florida in photo shoot
A mom-to-be from Tampa, Florida embraced some of the Sunshine State's sterotypes for a very special maternity shoot and it's as Florida as Florida gets.
Fans pack Amalie Arena for Lightning's Hockey Day
The cheers of Tampa Bay Lightning fans could be heard throughout Amalie Arena Saturday night as they witnessed the Bolt's big 5-4 win over the Penguins. But just hours later on Sunday morning, the arena was once again packed for the Lightning's seventh annual Hockey Day.