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.
Disturbance likely to become Tropical Storm Philippe
There’s another month of hurricane season left, and Mother Nature apparently hasn’t forgotten. A tropical weather system forming in the Caribbean Sea is expected to soak South Florida this weekend.
There’s another month of hurricane season left, and Mother Nature apparently hasn’t forgotten. A tropical weather system forming in the Caribbean Sea is expected to soak South Florida this weekend.
Tampa all-star to start Friday's Game 3 of the World Series
Once the top-rated high school baseball player in the country, Lance McCullers, who went to Jesuit in Tampa, is now pitching for the Astros in the World Series.
Once the top-rated high school baseball player in the country, Lance McCullers, who went to Jesuit in Tampa, is now pitching for the Astros in the World Series.
College comes first for future guide dog
University of South Florida student Stephanie Ramos has a four-legged pupil of her own. ‘Petey’ is living with her for now, but he isn't hers for keeps; she's training him as part of the Southeastern Guide Dogs puppy-raiser program.
University of South Florida student Stephanie Ramos has a four-legged pupil of her own. ‘Petey’ is living with her for now, but he isn't hers for keeps; she's training him as part of the Southeastern Guide Dogs puppy-raiser program.
Product turns humidity into drinkable water
There's nothing like the pre-storm panic of a hurricane to highlight the need for clean water. Shelves are left bare as people race to stock up. But one Florida company has a unique solution for consumers: Drink the air.
There's nothing like the pre-storm panic of a hurricane to highlight the need for clean water. Shelves are left bare as people race to stock up. But one Florida company has a unique solution for consumers: Drink the air.
RayJay to host Supercross races
Early next year, Supercross motorcycle racing will roar back into Tampa for the first time in 20 years. Feld Entertainment announced plans today to bring the Monster Energy Supercross to Raymond James Stadium on February 24.
Early next year, Supercross motorcycle racing will roar back into Tampa for the first time in 20 years. Feld Entertainment announced plans today to bring the Monster Energy Supercross to Raymond James Stadium on February 24.
Officer shares 25-year battle with Crohn's disease
School resource officer William Connell's been dealing with Crohn's disease for more than 25 years.
School resource officer William Connell's been dealing with Crohn's disease for more than 25 years.
Welding meets art on the streets of Tampa
Riding around town, you may have seen the artwork of Dominique Martinez.
Riding around town, you may have seen the artwork of Dominique Martinez.
'Operation Nailed' nabs unlicensed contractors
Sheriff Bob Gualtiari delivered a shocking wake-up call to dozens of unlicensed contractors Tuesday morning, promising “a new day, a new era” in Pinellas County – and an end to their “predatory practices.” The sheriff announced 58 charges against 20 unlicensed contractors and said more arrests are coming as part of “Operation Nailed”.
Sheriff Bob Gualtiari delivered a shocking wake-up call to dozens of unlicensed contractors Tuesday morning, promising “a new day, a new era” in Pinellas County – and an end to their “predatory practices.” The sheriff announced 58 charges against 20 unlicensed contractors and said more arrests are coming as part of “Operation Nailed”.
Meet Tampa's Hispanic Woman of the Year
She protects and serves as well as mentors new immigrants in our community. For her passion and commitment, Deputy Mariylin Alvarez was named Hispanic Woman of the Year, and she is What's Right With Tampa Bay.
She protects and serves as well as mentors new immigrants in our community. For her passion and commitment, Deputy Mariylin Alvarez was named Hispanic Woman of the Year, and she is What's Right With Tampa Bay.