Grease fire mars Opening Day preparations at Tropicana Field

Cue the metaphors: A grease fire at Tropicana Field interrupted Opening Day preparations Thursday morning.  Firefighters in full gear were the only ones walking into the ballpark, leaving some players wondering where to go.

Check your mail: A $100 check may be among your Valpak coupons

Those Valpak coupons you receive every once in a while may now come with a $100 check, the St. Petersburg-based company announced. 

Gas knocked out to Clearwater Beach

It could take until Thursday to restore gas service to 470 customers on Clearwater Beach. 

Rays make over Tropicana Field, despite plans to leave

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to open their 2018 home season this week, and fans walking around Tropicana Field will notice some big changes.  

Women climb Lakeland fountain in viral video

Lakeland police say the fountain at Munn Park is not for climbing or bathing, despite the behavior captured in a now-viral video.

Mickey Mouse surprises TGH's pediatric patients

For kids at Tampa General Hospital who can't make it to Amalie Arena, ‘Disney on Ice’ came to them.  That included the biggest star of the show: Mickey Mouse himself.

Heavenly dive: Devil's Den offers surreal swimming experience

Nearly 60 feet below ground between Ocala and Gainesville, you'll find a cave that gives new meaning to the phrase "old swimming hole."

Calhoun business under fire following Tripp Halstead family Facebook post

A Calhoun business owner embroiled in a dispute with Tripp Halstead’s grandfather over a big t-shirt order, claimed the two sides are “working it all out.”

Tripp Halstead has 'one of his best days ever' on Saturday

A little boy, who suffered severe brain injuries in October of 2012, had one of his best days last weekend, according to his mother. 

Tripp Halstead to Undergo Spine Surgery in April

Tripp Halstead, who suffered severe brain injuries in October of 2012, is set to undergo spine surgery in April.

Shoppers flock to Toys 'R Us for pre-closure deals

After 70 years in business, Toys 'R Us will say "hello" no more. All of its stores will either shut down or be sold at some point.

Winn-Dixie parent to close 94 stores, including 10 in Bay Area

Ten Winn-Dixie stores in the Bay Area will be closing as the grocer’s parent company continues its struggle to survive.

Free Laundry Day Sunday at Speed Wash in Tampa

Anyone with loads of laundry but a lack of quarters can wash their clothes for free Sunday.

Crosley Estate grants rare opening to public

The Powel Crosley Estate in Manatee County is usually just for weddings and other special events, but for only the third time, the estate is being opened for the public to tour through Thursday, March 8.

Daytona Hard Rock Hotel surprises neighbors with unexpected opening

After months of watching the building come together from the outside, neighbors in Daytona Beach got their first look at the new Hard Rock Hotel this week; an unexpected surprise for many.