WATCH: Bobcat runs past visitors at Circle B Bar preserve
A bobcat at Circle B Bar Reserve was not going to let the presence of humans stop her from taking a run on the trails Friday.
A bobcat at Circle B Bar Reserve was not going to let the presence of humans stop her from taking a run on the trails Friday.
Man hospitalized after encounter with pencil cactus plant
Spring is in the air, and that means gardeners and lovers of landscaping all over the Bay Area will take to their favorite pastime. But beware -- there are hidden dangers lurking in the landscape that could land you in the hospital.
Spring is in the air, and that means gardeners and lovers of landscaping all over the Bay Area will take to their favorite pastime. But beware -- there are hidden dangers lurking in the landscape that could land you in the hospital.
Hometown Heroes: Heart for healing
Sharon and Symone wear their white coats with pride. They both love their jobs at Brandon Regional Hospital.
Sharon and Symone wear their white coats with pride. They both love their jobs at Brandon Regional Hospital.
Norovirus sickens hundreds at Lowry Elementary
More than a hundred students at Lowry Elementary have fallen ill with the vomit-inducing bug norovirus over the last week.
More than a hundred students at Lowry Elementary have fallen ill with the vomit-inducing bug norovirus over the last week.
Record number of vehicles with unfixed safety recalls on the roads
An alarming new statistic says millions of people are driving around with recalled vehicles – and some may not even know it.
An alarming new statistic says millions of people are driving around with recalled vehicles – and some may not even know it.
Charley tours the St. Petersburg Sculpture Museum
Today on Charley's World, Charley Belcher visited the St. Pete Sculpture Museum and got an up-close look at the incredible work there.
Today on Charley's World, Charley Belcher visited the St. Pete Sculpture Museum and got an up-close look at the incredible work there.
Zika could be worse this year: USF researchers
Researchers at USF say their research shows the peak transmission temperature for Zika is lower than originally thought, making it a more viable threat for a longer period of time in the Sunshine State.
Researchers at USF say their research shows the peak transmission temperature for Zika is lower than originally thought, making it a more viable threat for a longer period of time in the Sunshine State.
Rick vs Rick: St. Pete's former mayor wants job back
The former mayor of St. Petersburg wants his job back.
The former mayor of St. Petersburg wants his job back.
Parkinson's patient pours creative efforts into children's book
The walls inside Jacquie Hoblit's home tell her story, including her painting of a woman in Paris on a background of street maps.
The walls inside Jacquie Hoblit's home tell her story, including her painting of a woman in Paris on a background of street maps.
Full 'Flower' moon on Wednesday
A full "flower" moon will brighten the night skies on Wednesday night, May 9th.
A full "flower" moon will brighten the night skies on Wednesday night, May 9th.
Meal kits available at select Publix locations
Publix wants to help you decide what to cook your family for dinner.
Publix wants to help you decide what to cook your family for dinner.
Putin's Pinellas pal: Don't have to like him to work with him
While pundits debate Vladimir Putin's motivations in the war on terror and U.S. intelligence officials asses his next moves, they could draw some insight from Carl Kuttler, a retired educator from Pinellas County.
While pundits debate Vladimir Putin's motivations in the war on terror and U.S. intelligence officials asses his next moves, they could draw some insight from Carl Kuttler, a retired educator from Pinellas County.
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices recalled
Ben & Jerry’s is recalling its Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may have the wrong treats inside.
Ben & Jerry’s is recalling its Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may have the wrong treats inside.
Bayside High School's Marquis Strickland: Pushed to the limit
You never know what someone is made of until they truly are pushed to their limit; until they reach what seems like the point of no return.
You never know what someone is made of until they truly are pushed to their limit; until they reach what seems like the point of no return.
Building a better tomato, one bloom at a time
The tomato is a versatile food, used in many recipes. It's a big part of the American diet. Now a University of Florida professor is looking at ways to make it better for the consumer.
The tomato is a versatile food, used in many recipes. It's a big part of the American diet. Now a University of Florida professor is looking at ways to make it better for the consumer.
Former first responder still waiting for relief through Amendment 3
Last year, Florida voters honored the men and women who dedicate their lives to fighting crime, rescuing the injured and saving lives. Voters overwhelmingly passed Amendment 3 to give a 100-percent property tax exemption to permanently disabled first responders who are permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Last year, Florida voters honored the men and women who dedicate their lives to fighting crime, rescuing the injured and saving lives. Voters overwhelmingly passed Amendment 3 to give a 100-percent property tax exemption to permanently disabled first responders who are permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Florida's medical marijuana deal goes up in smoke
Unable to bridge a gap over how many marijuana dispensaries the state should have, Florida lawmakers Friday failed to pass legislation that would have created a framework to carry out a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana for a wide variety of patients.
Unable to bridge a gap over how many marijuana dispensaries the state should have, Florida lawmakers Friday failed to pass legislation that would have created a framework to carry out a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana for a wide variety of patients.
Hometown Heroes: Mr. Lupton feeds stomachs and souls
If you've lived in the Tampa Bay Area awhile, you've probably heard of Mr. Lupton's BBQ and Catering. Mr. Lupton opened the restaurant on Busch Boulevard in Tampa back in 1969.
If you've lived in the Tampa Bay Area awhile, you've probably heard of Mr. Lupton's BBQ and Catering. Mr. Lupton opened the restaurant on Busch Boulevard in Tampa back in 1969.
Dementia patients find comfort in robotic pets
There are furry felines comforting dementia patients in the Memory Unit at Freedom Square Senior Living in Seminole, but no one is changing litter boxes or filling food bowls. Instead, they're changing batteries.
There are furry felines comforting dementia patients in the Memory Unit at Freedom Square Senior Living in Seminole, but no one is changing litter boxes or filling food bowls. Instead, they're changing batteries.
Bucs' Martin bruised in traffic crash
Police say Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin suffered very minor injuries in a traffic crash this afternoon.
Police say Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin suffered very minor injuries in a traffic crash this afternoon.