Polk's Irma debris cleanup work may last until January
Most of us would like to forget about Hurricane Irma. It is very difficult to do that, especially if you’re in Polk County. There is still debris on the side of many roads.
Most of us would like to forget about Hurricane Irma. It is very difficult to do that, especially if you’re in Polk County. There is still debris on the side of many roads.
Trader Joe's recalls packaged salads over glass shards, plastic concerns
Trader Joe's says it has recalled several packaged salads after a supplier said there may be shards of glass or hard plastic inside.
Trader Joe's says it has recalled several packaged salads after a supplier said there may be shards of glass or hard plastic inside.
Tampa Army reservist claims injury by Nutribullet blender
A popular blender is facing accusations that it can explode, severely injuring customers. Those claims include an Army reservist at MacDill Air Force Base whose case could become the first to go to trial, her attorney said Thursday.
A popular blender is facing accusations that it can explode, severely injuring customers. Those claims include an Army reservist at MacDill Air Force Base whose case could become the first to go to trial, her attorney said Thursday.
After two months, Irma's impacts linger in Highlands County
It was a storm so large, it looked like it could swallow the entire state of Florida.
It was a storm so large, it looked like it could swallow the entire state of Florida.
Same-day delivery offered to Amazon Prime members in Sarasota
Sarasota residents can receive their Amazon orders a lot quicker now.
Sarasota residents can receive their Amazon orders a lot quicker now.
For Tampa woman, big business in big bracelets
They are the colorful bracelets, rings, and earrings with precious stones taking over department stores and boutiques nationwide. The jewelry line is called Bourbon and Bowties.
They are the colorful bracelets, rings, and earrings with precious stones taking over department stores and boutiques nationwide. The jewelry line is called Bourbon and Bowties.
Dixie Hollins diver first Rebel to represent at state meet
When McKenna O'Reilly dove into her new sport a year ago, the humble Dixie Hollins High School junior had no idea how fast she'd pick it up.
When McKenna O'Reilly dove into her new sport a year ago, the humble Dixie Hollins High School junior had no idea how fast she'd pick it up.
Florida Aquarium offers free tickets for veterans
The Florida Aquarium is offering a shark of a deal on admission to all service members on Veterans Day.
The Florida Aquarium is offering a shark of a deal on admission to all service members on Veterans Day.
Two months later, Irma's impacts linger in Polk County
Irma is a name most Floridians won't soon forget.
Irma is a name most Floridians won't soon forget.
High-end clothes made from recycled goods gain popularity
An emerging trend in clothes is green, but not the color. Brightly-colored athletic gear is being made from trash -- plastic bottles and coffee grounds, specifically.
An emerging trend in clothes is green, but not the color. Brightly-colored athletic gear is being made from trash -- plastic bottles and coffee grounds, specifically.
Rick Kriseman reelected St. Pete mayor
Within an hour of polls closing in St. Petersburg Tuesday, mayoral candidate Rick Baker conceded the race to Mayor Rick Kriseman.
Within an hour of polls closing in St. Petersburg Tuesday, mayoral candidate Rick Baker conceded the race to Mayor Rick Kriseman.
Drivers paying more for gas in Tampa Bay area
There’s a high demand and low supply for gas, meaning drivers will have to pay for it at the pump.
There’s a high demand and low supply for gas, meaning drivers will have to pay for it at the pump.
After 30 years, volunteer water aerobics instructor hangs up her towel
After a life of volunteering, Millie MacFaddan is retiring. She's been teaching water aerobics for more than 30 years. Her outstanding service is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
After a life of volunteering, Millie MacFaddan is retiring. She's been teaching water aerobics for more than 30 years. Her outstanding service is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Retiree who portrays Santa Claus faces drug charges
A retiree who volunteers as a Santa Claus is facing drug charges alleging police found a crack pipe in his vehicle during a New Jersey traffic stop.
A retiree who volunteers as a Santa Claus is facing drug charges alleging police found a crack pipe in his vehicle during a New Jersey traffic stop.
Regulators back Tampa Electric rate deal
For the second time in less than two weeks, state regulators Monday approved a settlement agreement that will limit base electric rates for customers of a major utility.
For the second time in less than two weeks, state regulators Monday approved a settlement agreement that will limit base electric rates for customers of a major utility.
Gator removals at Disney rise after toddler's death
State wildlife officials say the number of alligators removed from Walt Disney World property more than doubled in the six months after a Nebraska toddler was killed when a gator pulled him into the water.
State wildlife officials say the number of alligators removed from Walt Disney World property more than doubled in the six months after a Nebraska toddler was killed when a gator pulled him into the water.
In Tampa stop, year-in-space astronaut shares his ups and downs
Record-setting astronaut Scott Kelly says the view from space is “indescribable” but he’ll do his best to put it into words during his stop at the Tampa Theatre tonight.
Record-setting astronaut Scott Kelly says the view from space is “indescribable” but he’ll do his best to put it into words during his stop at the Tampa Theatre tonight.
Florida looks at fuel reserves for future storms
Florida could be moving closer to stockpiling fuel for future hurricanes or other disasters.
Florida could be moving closer to stockpiling fuel for future hurricanes or other disasters.
New York Gov. Cuomo: 'Lone wolf' attack
New York Gov. Cuomo says vehicle driving on bike path was 'lone wolf' attack; no evidence it was part of wider plot.
New York Gov. Cuomo says vehicle driving on bike path was 'lone wolf' attack; no evidence it was part of wider plot.
Julie Weintraub pays it forward with Hands Across the Bay
One local business owner is impacting lives in a positive way. Her tough-love approach to helping others is What’s Right with Tampa Bay.
One local business owner is impacting lives in a positive way. Her tough-love approach to helping others is What’s Right with Tampa Bay.