Veterans suffering in silence
For years, politicians and watchdogs have slammed our government for failing our veterans. VA Secretary David Shulkin took the helm this year and has promised to do better. But he's dealing with some challenges you may not expect.
For years, politicians and watchdogs have slammed our government for failing our veterans. VA Secretary David Shulkin took the helm this year and has promised to do better. But he's dealing with some challenges you may not expect.
Alcohol-infused ice cream store opens
An adult treat -- alcohol-infused ice cream -- is available at Tipsy Scoop, which opened two weeks ago on East 26th Street in Manhattan.
An adult treat -- alcohol-infused ice cream -- is available at Tipsy Scoop, which opened two weeks ago on East 26th Street in Manhattan.
VA looks for ways to curb veteran suicide crisis
The Department of Veterans Affairs says the suicide rate for veterans has surged in recent years, and VA Secretary David Shulkin is looking for ways to stop it.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says the suicide rate for veterans has surged in recent years, and VA Secretary David Shulkin is looking for ways to stop it.
FL Amtrak budgets cut under President Trump's plan
President Donald Trump's budget proposal was released Tuesday and reveals some items that could impact daily life in Florida.
President Donald Trump's budget proposal was released Tuesday and reveals some items that could impact daily life in Florida.
Cedar Key still rebuilding after Hermine
Hurricane season is almost here. The Bay Area was fortunate last year – escaping a direct hit - but folks in a popular west coast fishing village are still rebuilding.
Hurricane season is almost here. The Bay Area was fortunate last year – escaping a direct hit - but folks in a popular west coast fishing village are still rebuilding.
Hotel staff call 9-year-old superhero for saving drowning woman
A 9-year-old girl is being called a superhero by hotel staff after saving a woman from drowning in a pool in Breman.
A 9-year-old girl is being called a superhero by hotel staff after saving a woman from drowning in a pool in Breman.
VA struggle haunts veteran's family
While the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it has improved since its national scandal of 2014, veterans across the Tampa Bay area say they're still waiting for benefits they deserve. And those who die waiting for benefits pass their struggle to their loved ones.
While the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it has improved since its national scandal of 2014, veterans across the Tampa Bay area say they're still waiting for benefits they deserve. And those who die waiting for benefits pass their struggle to their loved ones.
Poison from caterpillar spines hurts worse than jellyfish sting
There’s a tiny caterpillar that packs a painful punch hiding on trees and shrubs right in your back yard.
There’s a tiny caterpillar that packs a painful punch hiding on trees and shrubs right in your back yard.
Port Richey well closed after water tests positive e-coli
A city of Port Richey water system well has been closed after its water tested positive for e-coli.
A city of Port Richey water system well has been closed after its water tested positive for e-coli.
83-year-old veteran receives diploma decades later
A Tampa Bay area war veteran will receive his high school diploma Friday, decades later.
A Tampa Bay area war veteran will receive his high school diploma Friday, decades later.
Pinellas Co. holding free medical, dental, vision clinics for kids
Pinellas County announced it will be offering free health clinics for school-age kids for the upcoming school year.
Pinellas County announced it will be offering free health clinics for school-age kids for the upcoming school year.
Baker Act: What happens when someone is committed?
After being found at her home a second time on April 22, the man accused of stalking Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was taken into custody under the Baker Act - commonly called being "Baker Acted" - and sent to get mental health treatment.
After being found at her home a second time on April 22, the man accused of stalking Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was taken into custody under the Baker Act - commonly called being "Baker Acted" - and sent to get mental health treatment.
Extraordinary Ordinary: Financial visionary Sherwood White
Sherwood White spent a majority of his life advising others on personal finance; he his own firm for decades.
Sherwood White spent a majority of his life advising others on personal finance; he his own firm for decades.
Arthritic pets see improvement from stem cell injections
Brian Cirillo is concerned about his 4-year-old dog, Cosby's health. Brian and his wife are self-proclaimed suckers for homeless pets and have six adopted dogs.
Brian Cirillo is concerned about his 4-year-old dog, Cosby's health. Brian and his wife are self-proclaimed suckers for homeless pets and have six adopted dogs.
OMG at IMG: Big recruit ready to hit the field
When Daniel Faalele arrived at IMG, he had never seen an American football game played. He still has yet to play one down in a game and he already has 22 Division I scholarship offers.
When Daniel Faalele arrived at IMG, he had never seen an American football game played. He still has yet to play one down in a game and he already has 22 Division I scholarship offers.
50-acre wildfire in Lake Placid 50-percent contained
A wildfire spread quickly to burn 50-acres in Highlands County Tuesday but was quickly contained to 50-percent by firefighters.
A wildfire spread quickly to burn 50-acres in Highlands County Tuesday but was quickly contained to 50-percent by firefighters.
Good Day Grad: Ivy League life
Seventeen-year-old Angelika Morris is driven and determined. She is a natural born doer.
Seventeen-year-old Angelika Morris is driven and determined. She is a natural born doer.
Road to nowhere: Metaphor for state legislature?
The Florida Legislature was unusually divided in regular session this year. Lawmakers from one chamber accused lawmakers from the other chamber of failing their voters back home.
The Florida Legislature was unusually divided in regular session this year. Lawmakers from one chamber accused lawmakers from the other chamber of failing their voters back home.
Inside IMG's premier football program
They're known as the Ascenders -- a perfect name for a perfect program. IMG is one of a kind. The high school football program is filled with top talent from all over the world. The facilities are jaw-dropping; just ask the players what they like most about the school.
They're known as the Ascenders -- a perfect name for a perfect program. IMG is one of a kind. The high school football program is filled with top talent from all over the world. The facilities are jaw-dropping; just ask the players what they like most about the school.
Chick-fil-A adds two new menu items
Chick-fil-A introduced two brand new summer menu items today.
Chick-fil-A introduced two brand new summer menu items today.