Daughter surprises dad with news she's cancer-free
A dad in Madeira Beach got the birthday surprise of a lifetime Tuesday when his daughter revealed her cancer was in remission.
A dad in Madeira Beach got the birthday surprise of a lifetime Tuesday when his daughter revealed her cancer was in remission.
Dream boxes filled with books for all reading levels in USF-area
In the heart of Tampa’s University Area stands a beautiful bright-colored building welcoming visitors to the Harvest Hope Park. It’s one of the many new additions to the USF area, including "dream boxes," which are basically miniature libraries filled with books for every age and every reading level.
In the heart of Tampa’s University Area stands a beautiful bright-colored building welcoming visitors to the Harvest Hope Park. It’s one of the many new additions to the USF area, including "dream boxes," which are basically miniature libraries filled with books for every age and every reading level.
Life-size cutouts of shelter pets drive adoptions
A local photographer, garden store, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay have joined together to help shelter dogs get adopted.
A local photographer, garden store, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay have joined together to help shelter dogs get adopted.
First human case of virus spread by mosquitoes reported in North Florida
It’s mosquito season and it’s almost impossible to avoid being bitten.
It’s mosquito season and it’s almost impossible to avoid being bitten.
Land O' Lakes teen recovering after puss caterpillar sting
One touch from a caterpillar common in Florida can send you to the hospital. A Land O' Lakes teen found out the hard way about the dangers of the southern flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the puss caterpillar or tree asp.
One touch from a caterpillar common in Florida can send you to the hospital. A Land O' Lakes teen found out the hard way about the dangers of the southern flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the puss caterpillar or tree asp.
Florida Republicans speak out against migrant family separation policy
Republican leaders across the state of Florida are opposing President Trump’s zero-tolerance policy, which has significantly increased the number of migrant families separated at the border.
Republican leaders across the state of Florida are opposing President Trump’s zero-tolerance policy, which has significantly increased the number of migrant families separated at the border.
Clearwater studio offers dance classes to fight dementia
A 2003 study led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City found that dancing may drastically reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
A 2003 study led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City found that dancing may drastically reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
First responders help make boy's birthday special
Jamie Sprout is turning 12 years old, and that's a big deal because he wasn't supposed to live more than a few months.
Jamie Sprout is turning 12 years old, and that's a big deal because he wasn't supposed to live more than a few months.
Gray hair? 'Go ahead and rock it'
While many of her customers come in to color their grays, 43-year-old salon owner Heather Goodwin is embracing hers.
While many of her customers come in to color their grays, 43-year-old salon owner Heather Goodwin is embracing hers.
Watch for sea turtles during nesting season peak
The 2018 sea turtle nesting season is coming to a peak in Palm Beach County.
The 2018 sea turtle nesting season is coming to a peak in Palm Beach County.
Get to know Florida's six venomous snakes
Warm summer days and heavy rains can summon snakes out into yards, gardens, and other areas frequented by humans.
Warm summer days and heavy rains can summon snakes out into yards, gardens, and other areas frequented by humans.
Publix offers valet service at some stores
Some Publix stores will soon be offering complimentary valet service. It's already available at the store on Dale Mabry at Neptune in South Tampa.
Some Publix stores will soon be offering complimentary valet service. It's already available at the store on Dale Mabry at Neptune in South Tampa.
Student overcomes brain injury to become doctor
Having the honor of putting on a white lab coat has always been 27-year-old Alex Lake's dream.
Having the honor of putting on a white lab coat has always been 27-year-old Alex Lake's dream.
New ZooTampa attraction has an old-Florida feel
There are new additions at ZooTampa at Lowry Park with an old Florida feel.
There are new additions at ZooTampa at Lowry Park with an old Florida feel.
Ikea investigates another case of shattered glass
Ikea is investigating another case of glass attached to one of its furniture sets seeming to spontaneously shatter.
Ikea is investigating another case of glass attached to one of its furniture sets seeming to spontaneously shatter.
Pasco community leaders send warning after near drownings
First responders are saying they’ve had enough after another near-drowning incident in Pasco County.
First responders are saying they’ve had enough after another near-drowning incident in Pasco County.
Free burger, fries for teachers at Red Robin on June 5
Red Robin is honoring educators with a free burger and fries on June 5.
Red Robin is honoring educators with a free burger and fries on June 5.
Mosquito eggs laid in recent rains expected to hatch soon
An early end to the dry season in Florida means an early hatching season for bugs, especially mosquitos.
An early end to the dry season in Florida means an early hatching season for bugs, especially mosquitos.
Movie theaters offering affordable summer deals for families
It’s summer time in the Tampa Bay area and some local theaters are giving parents a gift this summer.
It’s summer time in the Tampa Bay area and some local theaters are giving parents a gift this summer.
Students talk about the moment shots were fired at Santa Fe High School
Students describe the terrifying moments after the class bell rang at Santa Fe High School on Friday morning. An active shooter was spotted on the campus, a fire bell was sounded and students bolted for cover. One student has been arrested and one student detained after the active shooting incident, said Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Authorities now say that...
Students describe the terrifying moments after the class bell rang at Santa Fe High School on Friday morning. An active shooter was spotted on the campus, a fire bell was sounded and students bolted for cover. One student has been arrested and one student detained after the active shooting incident, said Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Authorities now say that...