App promises on-demand lawn service in St. Pete

You can do just about anything from your smart phone -- shop, deposit a check, order pizza or a ride to the airport.  A new company is now letting most living in the Bay Area order lawn service through the push of a button. 

Bolts return to delighted fans after tying Eastern Conference Final

Bolts fans waited outside Sheltair jet center for the Tampa Bay Lightning's return Friday after tying up the Eastern Conference Final 2-all. 

After 46 years, popular Bern's server retires

Jamal Hussamy has spent his life serving others. Now, he is leaving behind 46 years of memories after working at Bern's Steakhouse.

FPL customers to get refund after Hurricane Matthew charges

Florida Power & Light has reached an agreement to refund $27.7 million to customers, in part because of an “over-recovery” of costs following Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

Nursery's specialty: Exotic but edible plants

What started out as a hobby has turned into a thriving homegrown business with for Jared Craig. Sow Exotic Nursery in Winter Haven has unusual edible plants from around the world.

Chili's reports payment card data breach

Did you go to a Chili's Bar and Grill early this year? If so, you may want to examine your credit and debit card.

Lightning primed for Game 2

After a productive Saturday practice, all quiet on the ice this morning during the time the Lightning would normally have their optional skate.

Mouth guard can help coaches, players prevent concussions

The football team at a Polk County school is testing out a new electronic mouth guard designed to prevent concussions.

From burgers to doughnuts, Bay Area chefs redefine vegan food

Veganism is the latest diet trend sweeping the nation. Millions of people are finding creative ways to cut meat, dairy and eggs out of their meals completely, without giving up taste and food options.

AirFest wraps up Navy Week activities

Kids at the Florida Aquarium got quite a fun surprise Tuesday for Navy Day.

Lightning fever takes over

Everywhere you look in the Tampa Bay area, it’s all about the Bolts. Even in church?

Humane Society of Highlands County still recovering from Irma

Two months after Hurricane Irma spun through the center of Florida, its effects are still being felt at the Humane Society of Highlands County, from downed trees to an increase in rescue animals.

13-year-old killed in hit-and-run accident

A family is grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son who was hit and killed by a pickup truck early Sunday morning.

Rat poison-laced 'spice' leads to one death, one illness in Hillsborough Co.

The Hillsborough Department of Health says they have found two cases of users of synthetic marijuana falling sick to doses that are laced with rat poison.

Grandparents stepping up for children of opiate addicts

Child welfare systems across the country are straining to place children of opioid-addicted parents in safe homes. 

Craftsman gives discarded trees new life in St. Pete Warehouse District

In a 1,100-square-foot space at the ArtsXchange Warehouse District, Thomas Geer is surrounded by wood: Wooden utensils, wooden tables, and big pieces of tree trunks.

The girl with the cape: Young cyclist inspires others

In our darkest of times, there is an inherent potential for greatness. We need a superhero.  I have found one in the most unlikely of places: Alafia River State Park in Lithia. 

'Bolts Blue' bubbling up around Tampa

Fountains around downtown Tampa are looking extra blue this weekend as the city shows its support for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

McDonald's rolls out burgers with fresh beef

McDonald's says that, starting Wednesday, it will be selling fresh beef quarter-pound burgers at hundreds of restaurants in the New York City region.  It had previously been using frozen meat for all of its burgers.