Hometown Heroes: Greyhound rescue
It's hard not to fall in love with a greyhound— Just ask Joann Griner and Maryann Tolliver. They've been rescuing retired racing dogs for 20 years, and run Greyhound Pets of America's Tampa Bay chapter.
It's hard not to fall in love with a greyhound— Just ask Joann Griner and Maryann Tolliver. They've been rescuing retired racing dogs for 20 years, and run Greyhound Pets of America's Tampa Bay chapter.
Woman shoots intruder
Walter Allen reports how a St. Petersburg woman's quick-thinking may have saved her life Thursday morning. A man attempted to break into her home through a window, but she was inside-- with her gun. After warning the intruder that she was armed, the man still did not retreat, so she shot him. The man was sent to the hospital and is expected to survive. He will be charged with burglary.
Walter Allen reports how a St. Petersburg woman's quick-thinking may have saved her life Thursday morning. A man attempted to break into her home through a window, but she was inside-- with her gun. After warning the intruder that she was armed, the man still did not retreat, so she shot him. The man was sent to the hospital and is expected to survive. He will be charged with burglary.
Extraordinary Ordinary: The fair's first female leader
The American Flag had 45 stars, and Theodore Roosevelt was president-- it was 1904, first year of the Florida State Fair.
The American Flag had 45 stars, and Theodore Roosevelt was president-- it was 1904, first year of the Florida State Fair.
State dissolves Independent Party of Florida
Hundreds of thousands of voters registered with the Independent Party of Florida started receiving letters this week notifying them that their political party has disbanded.
Hundreds of thousands of voters registered with the Independent Party of Florida started receiving letters this week notifying them that their political party has disbanded.
Handwritten letters give Valentines a personal touch
With each stroke of the pen, or peck on a manual, vintage typewriter emotions are translated into works of art.
With each stroke of the pen, or peck on a manual, vintage typewriter emotions are translated into works of art.
Johns Hopkins All Children's heart patients celebrate Valentine's Day
It's a day of paper hearts and a party, but the real celebration is for the real hearts that beat in kids like Christopher.
It's a day of paper hearts and a party, but the real celebration is for the real hearts that beat in kids like Christopher.
Coast Guard cites safety concerns with Majesty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Majesty of the Seas has a full load of passengers and was supposed to depart Port Canaveral late Monday afternoon, but the ship has been held at port after the U.S. Coast Guard cited several safety concerns.
Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Majesty of the Seas has a full load of passengers and was supposed to depart Port Canaveral late Monday afternoon, but the ship has been held at port after the U.S. Coast Guard cited several safety concerns.
Rep. Corcoran: Crime-zone tax incentive plan "a loser for the state"
Former state senator James Hargrett wrote and sponsored a law to give tax credits to blighted, high-crime areas. But for years, he's told us the intent of his law is being abused.
Former state senator James Hargrett wrote and sponsored a law to give tax credits to blighted, high-crime areas. But for years, he's told us the intent of his law is being abused.
Photographer explains how he captured rare space station moon photo
Last week, you probably heard a lot about the full 'snow moon,' the lunar eclipse, and even the faint green comet passing close to Earth. But the most stunning photo of the week involved none of those things.
Last week, you probably heard a lot about the full 'snow moon,' the lunar eclipse, and even the faint green comet passing close to Earth. But the most stunning photo of the week involved none of those things.
Life On-Demand: Skip the line, order online
A smartphone equipped with the right apps can make life easier in a number of ways. The latest advance is letting people skip the lines and get their orders on-demand.
A smartphone equipped with the right apps can make life easier in a number of ways. The latest advance is letting people skip the lines and get their orders on-demand.
Mom pleads guilty in son's birthday cake beating death
A Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree child abuse in the beating death of her 9-year-old son over a missing piece of birthday cake.
A Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree child abuse in the beating death of her 9-year-old son over a missing piece of birthday cake.
Gift of Life: Michael's heart
Not many people can laugh and smile about having a heart transplant, but that's exactly Michael Pitter's personality.
Not many people can laugh and smile about having a heart transplant, but that's exactly Michael Pitter's personality.
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Chick-Fil-A charity
Every year, Chick-Fil-A receives around 30,000 applications from folks who want to become franchisees. However, only about 100 of those applicants across the nation are granted the opportunity.
Every year, Chick-Fil-A receives around 30,000 applications from folks who want to become franchisees. However, only about 100 of those applicants across the nation are granted the opportunity.
A life, lived against the odds, now helping others
Yvonne Franco was, for all purposes, born dead. But her rise to see the light again can inspire us all.
Yvonne Franco was, for all purposes, born dead. But her rise to see the light again can inspire us all.
Triple-murder suspects on the loose; sheriff warns public: 'stay alert'
A Florida Panhandle sheriff's office has doubled the number of deputies on patrol as a multi-state search enters its second week for a man and woman suspected in the deaths of three women and the attempted death of a fourth.
A Florida Panhandle sheriff's office has doubled the number of deputies on patrol as a multi-state search enters its second week for a man and woman suspected in the deaths of three women and the attempted death of a fourth.
Florida police hunt woman, man after courthouse sex act
Authorities in Florida were searching for a woman after allegedly performing a sex act on a man at a courthouse and posting it to social media.
Authorities in Florida were searching for a woman after allegedly performing a sex act on a man at a courthouse and posting it to social media.
Publix dietitians help customers learn to shop healthy
If you're looking to make better choices at the supermarket, but aren't sure where to start, a new grocery shopping trend could be your answer.
If you're looking to make better choices at the supermarket, but aren't sure where to start, a new grocery shopping trend could be your answer.
Gift of Life: Brotherly love
It has been two years since Omar Santiago passed away, but his legacy lives on through the lives he inspired and the lives he saved.
It has been two years since Omar Santiago passed away, but his legacy lives on through the lives he inspired and the lives he saved.
Pope Francis has a special message for fans attending Super Bowl LI
In an unprecedented message, Pope Francis has recorded a video message that will be shown to tens of thousands of fans during Sunday's Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons.
In an unprecedented message, Pope Francis has recorded a video message that will be shown to tens of thousands of fans during Sunday's Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons.
Bolts Street Team puts street hockey on school's curriculum
Some lucky students in Manatee County learned how to play in the streets, from some of the best on the ice.
Some lucky students in Manatee County learned how to play in the streets, from some of the best on the ice.