Social Security faces growing shortfall: Benefits could drop by 23% by 2033
If Congress does not act, Social Security benefits could be cut by nearly a quarter within eight years.
If Congress does not act, Social Security benefits could be cut by nearly a quarter within eight years.
Gulfport home dazzles with more than 10,000 Christmas decorations
A Gulfport home is turning heads this holiday season. It's filled with more than 10,000 Christmas decorations collected over decades.
A Gulfport home is turning heads this holiday season. It's filled with more than 10,000 Christmas decorations collected over decades.
Florida could lose billions if SNAP errors aren’t fixed
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is federally funded but administered by the state. Errors occur when payments are calculated incorrectly, either too high or too low.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is federally funded but administered by the state. Errors occur when payments are calculated incorrectly, either too high or too low.
Tampa police urge safety as holiday season takes center stage
Tampa police are urging those attending special events downtown, like the New Year's Eve celebrations and the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, to be responsible.
Tampa police are urging those attending special events downtown, like the New Year's Eve celebrations and the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, to be responsible.
Man kills wife, shoots stepdaughter before shooting himself after argument over football game: Grady Judd
An argument over Monday Night Football ended with a horrific rampage in Polk County that left two people dead and one critically injured, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
An argument over Monday Night Football ended with a horrific rampage in Polk County that left two people dead and one critically injured, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Historic Wonder House offering holiday tours during the season in Polk County
One of Florida's strangest and most beloved historic homes is in Polk County – and open for the holidays.
One of Florida's strangest and most beloved historic homes is in Polk County – and open for the holidays.
Manatee County dispatchers help deliver five babies over three months: 'Once I hung up, I had happy tears'
Manatee County 911 telecommunicators have helped callers deliver five babies over the phone in the last three months.
Manatee County 911 telecommunicators have helped callers deliver five babies over the phone in the last three months.
Artist uses molten glass and fire to shape ideas into reality
An artist uses molten glass and fire to shape ideas into reality.
An artist uses molten glass and fire to shape ideas into reality.
11-year-old boy last seen in Wesley Chapel found safe after Missing Child Alert
An 11-year-old boy last seen in Wesley Chapel has been found safe. This comes after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert for him.
An 11-year-old boy last seen in Wesley Chapel has been found safe. This comes after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert for him.
Hillsborough Pet Resource Center launches holiday foster program for long-stay dogs
Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center launches a holiday foster program as long-staying dogs wait for homes.
Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center launches a holiday foster program as long-staying dogs wait for homes.
YouTuber 'Adam The Woo' dead at 51
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
'Let people celebrate in peace': Florida bishops ask for Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
Eight members of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, including leaders from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, have signed a letter urging the federal government to temporarily halt immigration enforcement during the Christmas season.
Eight members of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, including leaders from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, have signed a letter urging the federal government to temporarily halt immigration enforcement during the Christmas season.
Wildland firefighter paralyzed after Wesley Chapel shooting: 'I was convinced I was going to die’
Anthony Lunetta, a Wildland firefighter and father, was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Nov. 12 at an apartment complex on Addlestone Avenue in Wesley Chapel.
Anthony Lunetta, a Wildland firefighter and father, was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Nov. 12 at an apartment complex on Addlestone Avenue in Wesley Chapel.
The story of the Christmas orange and how Florida keeps the tradition alive
Central Florida’s citrus harvests are ripening just in time for the holidays, and Dun-D Citrus Growers — a Polk County cooperative — says it packs more than a million pieces of fruit a day during the season.
Central Florida’s citrus harvests are ripening just in time for the holidays, and Dun-D Citrus Growers — a Polk County cooperative — says it packs more than a million pieces of fruit a day during the season.
USF researchers develop tumor-targeting cancer treatment already saving pets: Human trials could be next
USF medical engineering professors Dr. Richard Heller and Dr. Mark Jaroszeski have spent more than three decades developing a targeted cancer-treatment technology that avoids traditional chemotherapy and surgery.
USF medical engineering professors Dr. Richard Heller and Dr. Mark Jaroszeski have spent more than three decades developing a targeted cancer-treatment technology that avoids traditional chemotherapy and surgery.
Tampa City Council moves forward on first impact fee increase in 36 years, small developers concerned
For the first time in 36 years, Tampa City Council has approved a major increase to transportation impact fees paid by developers.
For the first time in 36 years, Tampa City Council has approved a major increase to transportation impact fees paid by developers.
Tampa Bay area moving companies see busiest December in years as housing market warms
As the year winds down, many families are focused on slowing things down and spending time together. But for one moving company in the Tampa Bay area, this December is anything but quiet.
As the year winds down, many families are focused on slowing things down and spending time together. But for one moving company in the Tampa Bay area, this December is anything but quiet.
Florida citrus industry rebounds with new technology after years of decline
Florida’s citrus industry is experiencing a revival after years of struggling with canker and citrus greening, a pest-borne disease that devastated orchards statewide.
Florida’s citrus industry is experiencing a revival after years of struggling with canker and citrus greening, a pest-borne disease that devastated orchards statewide.
Reviving history: Nonprofit works to restore oysters in Manatee River
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
Tampa Bay delivers supplies and love as Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.