Mural artists help St. Petersburg shine

There are hundreds of murals around St. Petersburg, and so far, more than 50 of those are thanks to the SHINE Mural Festival.  

More families inviting photographers into the delivery room

Birth provides parents with the most personal, intimate moments they will ever experience. But like many life events, they pass quickly and memories can fade. So a growing number of people are choosing to capture those moments through the lens of a camera.  

Potential for tropical trouble along Gulf Coast next week

We’re well past the peak of hurricane season, but October always has the potential to present tropical issues, especially along the Gulf Coast.

Model train traditions live on at Pinellas Park business

When John Genovese was 2 years old, his father gave him a Lionel model train set. Seventy years later, the train still works and Genovese's passion for model trains still runs strong.

Sarasota kicker helps kids kick cancer with each field goal

When Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School takes on Southeast, there's one player on the team who's time on the field will mean a little more than points on the scoreboard: Anthony Einhorn, the team's kicker. This season, his kicks are raising money for kids trying to kick cancer. 

Renovation brings new life to old Tampa firehouse

The old Fire Station 5, along North Florida Avenue in Tampa Heights, was built back in 1925. Now, it’s been remodeled -- from the firemen’s pole all the way down to the classic wood floors

Escape the zombie apocalypse on the American Victory Ship in Channelside

Tampa’s American Victory Ship is a floating mariner’s museum, but the month of October turns the ship into a zombie-ridden trap of apocalyptic proportions.

Help wanted: Seasonal wages up, applicants hard to find

'Tis the season for holiday hiring and retailers across the country are hiking up wages to draw in workers at a time of record unemployment.

SS American Victory: Still in service as a living museum

Docked in the Port of Tampa is a floating piece of American history.  The SS American Victory was built during World War II and also served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. 

Grateful for 'second life,' suicide survivor shares her journey to happiness

Mandi Clay is happy to be alive. Those seemingly simple words touches the 38-year-old to her core. It was 20 years ago that she didn't feel the same.  

Pilot from Indian Rocks Beach among two dead in jet crash at South Carolina airport

A mid-sized jet that tried to land at a South Carolina airport ran off the runway and split in two, killing the two pilots on board and injuring two passengers. One of those pilots is from Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.

Former service member finds strength, positivity in handcycling

It was a struggle for Omar Duran after returning to civilian life, and at one point was contemplating suicide. Then, he was introduced to one thing that ended up saving his life: handcycling.

Meteorologists: It may be time for a new hurricane rating system

When Hurricane Florence was downgraded from a powerful Category 4 storm to a Category 1, people may have been lulled into thinking the storm was not as dangerous and did not evacuate.

UT volleyball players walk to honor slain teammate

Former volleyball players are on a mission to honor the memory of a fallen teammate.  Their passionate act of love is "What's Right With Tampa Bay."

'We Rock the Spectrum' offers sensory-friendly gym

It’s hard to believe less than two years ago 6-year-old Lizzie could barely talk or socialize with others. 

Old clothes reborn: ECHO's handmade items help change lives

In a busy room at Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) in Brandon, workers and volunteers sort through bags of donated clothes. Many items will be hung on racks in another room, ready for families in need, but some items -- especially ones with wacky colors and patterns -- will find new life in a different room. 

Bucs players take holistic approach to social justice reform

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have launched a foundation called Social Justice Initiative, aimed at bettering the Bay Area community. Tuesday, several players kicked off the program by visiting the Tampa Police Department training headquarters to see what it’s like being an officer on the street.