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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Father and son restoring Tampa Cigar Factory

The Robert F. Holsopple Company is restoring the old Perfecto-Garcia Cigar factory at 2808 N 16th St. in Ybor City.

Florida lawmakers debate future of Ocklawaha River and aging Rodman Dam

Florida lawmakers face a decision on whether to remove or maintain the aging Rodman Dam, which blocks the Ocklawaha River and harms the ecosystem.

Bay Area doctors concerned holiday travel could make surge in flu cases worse

Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse.

Children as young as 8 involved in stolen car chase; Driver learned from YouTube

Authorities in Ohio say three children ages 8, 11, and 12 could face juvenile charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a brief pursuit.

Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs

The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.