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.
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.
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."
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."
Fraudulent $75 off Publix coupon is circulating social media
A $75 Publix coupon circulating online may sound too good to be true – because it is.
A $75 Publix coupon circulating online may sound too good to be true – because it is.
'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.
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.
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.
1,500 museums offer free admission Saturday for National Museum Day
This Saturday, treat your family to the gift of knowledge by visiting a museum for National Museum Day.
This Saturday, treat your family to the gift of knowledge by visiting a museum for National Museum Day.
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.
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.
2 U.S. airmen, Vietnam vets forever connected by lifesaving kidney donation from one to the other
Two men who served in the Air Force almost 50 years ago trained together in California. After they served our country, they returned home and parted ways.
Two men who served in the Air Force almost 50 years ago trained together in California. After they served our country, they returned home and parted ways.
The same photo, two years apart -- with one big difference
One by one, McKinley, Chloe, Ava and Lauren arrived in the lobby at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg for a very important photo shoot.
One by one, McKinley, Chloe, Ava and Lauren arrived in the lobby at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg for a very important photo shoot.
Open wide: Thanking veterans through dental help
Tom Lane's lifelong mission was to help fellow veterans smile again. Now, the Navy chaplain is doing just that through Smile Faith.
Tom Lane's lifelong mission was to help fellow veterans smile again. Now, the Navy chaplain is doing just that through Smile Faith.
Palm Harbor's Polka Happy Hour radio show breaks format norms
There's a fun alternative on the airwaves during Wednesday's evening commute.
There's a fun alternative on the airwaves during Wednesday's evening commute.
Flamenco dancers star of dinner at Columbia
The lights go down, the music turns up, and three Flamenco dancers begin their performance on a stage at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City.
The lights go down, the music turns up, and three Flamenco dancers begin their performance on a stage at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City.
Straz Center ready to raise the curtain on renovations
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts is finishing a multi-million-dollar renovation ahead of its new season.
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts is finishing a multi-million-dollar renovation ahead of its new season.
Florence expected to become hurricane by Sunday
The U.S. East Coast could be hit with a powerful hurricane next week as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen as it moves toward the mainland, forecasters said Saturday.
The U.S. East Coast could be hit with a powerful hurricane next week as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen as it moves toward the mainland, forecasters said Saturday.
Old-world traditions meet modern tastes at Tabanero Cigars
When Yanko Maceda took a breath in the cigar shop, it took him back to his grandfather’s house in Cuba.
When Yanko Maceda took a breath in the cigar shop, it took him back to his grandfather’s house in Cuba.
Explore the waters of Tampa Bay on horseback
Water is certainly the key feature of the Bay Area. Whether from the edge on the beach, by motor or human-powered boat, on a paddleboard, or from the air, exploring the Gulf of Mexico and the Tampa Bay is a top activity among locals and visitors.
Water is certainly the key feature of the Bay Area. Whether from the edge on the beach, by motor or human-powered boat, on a paddleboard, or from the air, exploring the Gulf of Mexico and the Tampa Bay is a top activity among locals and visitors.
From Tampa, pot for pets goes worldwide
Medical marijuana is a growing business for humans, and it's also going to the dogs.
Medical marijuana is a growing business for humans, and it's also going to the dogs.
Bullied for her smile, Brandon teen will receive free dental work
A Brandon teenager will soon have her “perfect smile.”
A Brandon teenager will soon have her “perfect smile.”
See Through Canoes offer new view of what's below the water's surface
The Bay Area is known for dozens of amazing activities, but one experience will let you see Tampa Bay in a whole new way.
The Bay Area is known for dozens of amazing activities, but one experience will let you see Tampa Bay in a whole new way.