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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Tampa, pot for pets goes worldwide

Medical marijuana is a growing business for humans, and it's also going to the dogs.

CPR app helps crowd-source lifesaving

Every year, more than three quarters of a million people suffer heart attacks, and many of them end up being fatal.  Now, Polk County has started using an app designed to get you help faster than ever before.

Beach Patrol keeps Clearwater swimmers safe

Seven days a week, the Clearwater Beach Patrol scans the Gulf Coast waters for swimmers in trouble. 

Rabid cat shot after attacking man in Gibsonton

A  man was able to shoot and kill a rabid cat as it jumped from the bushes to attack him, according to the Hillsborough County Department of Health (DOH-Hillsborough).

Taking a swing at Topgolf

Florida is certainly known for having some of the best golf courses in the world, but especially this time of year, the humid and tropical weather doesn’t cooperate with plans for a tee time. 

Gwen Graham makes last-minute push for votes at Tampa church

With election day less than two days away, several candidates for statewide office were in the Tampa area looking for votes.

Why Tampa is so important in Tuesday's primary election

The seven candidates for governor have spent significant time in the Tampa Bay area campaigning over the past year. 

Rabid stray cat attacks three in Tampa

A 60-day rabies alert has been issued for parts of Tampa after three people were attacked by a stray cat that was found to be rabid.