USF researchers: Antarctic sponge could help fight MRSA
A chemical isolated from a sponge brought back from Antarctica is showing promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant Staphlococcal infections, called MRSA.
A chemical isolated from a sponge brought back from Antarctica is showing promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant Staphlococcal infections, called MRSA.
Hometown Heroes: TPD helps keep woman, dog off streets
After almost 30 years on the street, Ruby Caskey is still getting used to her new life inside.
After almost 30 years on the street, Ruby Caskey is still getting used to her new life inside.
Hometown Heroes: Haven of Hope gives women a fresh start
Six months ago, Janet Smith was unpacking, organizing and decorating "Haven of Hope"- a brand new transitional home for women recently released from prison.
Six months ago, Janet Smith was unpacking, organizing and decorating "Haven of Hope"- a brand new transitional home for women recently released from prison.
Hometown Heroes: Young role model takes on bullying
Jaylen Arnold has taken on a very big challenge.
Jaylen Arnold has taken on a very big challenge.
Hometown Heroes: Catching up with 'Mr. Strong'
A little boy with cystic fibrosis is making major strides, and helping others in similar situations as he does so.
A little boy with cystic fibrosis is making major strides, and helping others in similar situations as he does so.
Pinellas Co. judge adds guide dog trainer to resume
Being a 'puppy raiser' for Southeastern Guide Dogs sounds like a fun job, but it is serious business. Puppies are placed with volunteers for up to a year and a half to learn valuable social skills. They bring their puppies everywhere with them.
Being a 'puppy raiser' for Southeastern Guide Dogs sounds like a fun job, but it is serious business. Puppies are placed with volunteers for up to a year and a half to learn valuable social skills. They bring their puppies everywhere with them.
More than 700 complaints made to AG about Frontier
State Attorney General Pam Bondi says her office has received more than 700 complaints from Frontier Communications customers since the company took over service for Verizon Fios on April 1.
State Attorney General Pam Bondi says her office has received more than 700 complaints from Frontier Communications customers since the company took over service for Verizon Fios on April 1.
Mayors challenge Pittsburgh ahead of Eastern Conference Final
The gauntlet has been thrown. Mayors Bob Buckhorn and Rick Kriseman have challenged Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto to a friendly challenge during the Eastern Conference Series.
The gauntlet has been thrown. Mayors Bob Buckhorn and Rick Kriseman have challenged Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto to a friendly challenge during the Eastern Conference Series.
Plans to help Frontier customers rolled out
It could be welcome news for hundreds of Frontier customers still having problems after the company took over Verizon more than a month ago.
It could be welcome news for hundreds of Frontier customers still having problems after the company took over Verizon more than a month ago.
Hometown Heroes: Free yoga for law enforcement
A local yoga instructor is offering free classes to local law enforcement officers who deserve to de-stress after serving and protecting the community.
A local yoga instructor is offering free classes to local law enforcement officers who deserve to de-stress after serving and protecting the community.
FOX 13 Investigates: Son felt powerless to stop elderly father's gifts to caregiver
You've heard the stories about caregivers who have stolen money and valuables from their elderly clients. But what can families do if they're concerned their aging parent is voluntarily giving money and valuables to their caregiver?
You've heard the stories about caregivers who have stolen money and valuables from their elderly clients. But what can families do if they're concerned their aging parent is voluntarily giving money and valuables to their caregiver?
Care after accident inspires woman to become nurse
A horrible car accident turned out to be a huge blessing for Sydney Fisher. She was in the hospital for six months, but the care she received from the nurses changed her life forever. "I flipped three times and was ejected," Fisher recalled.
A horrible car accident turned out to be a huge blessing for Sydney Fisher. She was in the hospital for six months, but the care she received from the nurses changed her life forever. "I flipped three times and was ejected," Fisher recalled.
Study shows regular singing could reduce snoring
Singing can boost mood, energy and one's sense of well-being, but some now believe it could help curtail snoring.
Singing can boost mood, energy and one's sense of well-being, but some now believe it could help curtail snoring.
Pasco HS team competing at Odyssey of the Mind
Some Pasco County high schoolers are using their creativity to solve complicated problems, an their quick-thinking landed them a spot in a worldwide competition.
Some Pasco County high schoolers are using their creativity to solve complicated problems, an their quick-thinking landed them a spot in a worldwide competition.
PHOTO: Savannah officer comforts young child in hospital
A Georgia police department shared a touching photo on Monday of an officer consoling a child.
A Georgia police department shared a touching photo on Monday of an officer consoling a child.
Publix issues Cranberry Nut & Seed Mix recall
Publix has issued a voluntary recall due to listeria concerns.
Publix has issued a voluntary recall due to listeria concerns.
Frontier outage could mean life-or-death in emergency
Frank Coleman is well-acquainted with Frontier's customer service line. The 72-year old said he's had the trifecta of troubles: television outages, internet outages and an unsolved issue with his home phone line.
Frank Coleman is well-acquainted with Frontier's customer service line. The 72-year old said he's had the trifecta of troubles: television outages, internet outages and an unsolved issue with his home phone line.
Attorney General Bondi asks Frontier to improve customer service
The state is stepping in as former Verizon Fios customers continue to face frustrations over the Frontier switch.
The state is stepping in as former Verizon Fios customers continue to face frustrations over the Frontier switch.
Sheriff warns of IRS scam
Polk County deputies are warning residents to look out for a new twist on an old scam. They say some people have been receiving automated messages from someone claiming to be from the IRS.
Polk County deputies are warning residents to look out for a new twist on an old scam. They say some people have been receiving automated messages from someone claiming to be from the IRS.
Faith in Action: Helping Refugees
A South Tampa church is helping a handful of refugee families get settled in their new homes in Tampa.
A South Tampa church is helping a handful of refugee families get settled in their new homes in Tampa.