Nurse’s weight loss journey inspires daughter
ORLANDO, Fla. — One Apopka mother drew strength from hurdles to transform her life and show up for her…
Children’s Home Network Celebrates Major Renovations
TAMPA, Fla. — One of Tampa’s oldest and most impactful organizations is entering a new era of care. The Children’s…
Orlando science teacher cultivates students’ curiosity
ORLANDO, Fla. — A+ Teacher Gina Ortiz was once a scientist working on her doctorate degree when she…
Concerns grow over foul odor in Sumter County
BUSHNELL, Fla. — As a stinky situation continues in Sumter County, officials are working to eliminate the source…
Celebration, deals around Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — July 27, known as 727 Day in Pinellas County, will be celebrated across the…
Part of Lee County will see trash, recycling pickup begin an hour late
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Families in Lee County, the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Village of Estero and…
Julie Taylor loves to serve others in hometown of Mulberry
MULBERRY, Fla. — A Mulberry woman has become a beloved figure in her city. Julie Taylor is involved in…
New app helping connect people in need to shelter beds
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A year after Florida’s “Unauthorized Public Camping and Sleeping” law took effect, a new…
Plant City resident speaks on mural ordinance change
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Changes are being made in Plant City to help allow for murals in its historic…
Pantries see rising demand as federal workers miss paychecks
ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s been more than two weeks since the federal government shutdown began, and across Central Florida, many…
what to know about the weekend festivities
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A celebration of love and unity is coming to downtown St. Petersburg as the…
Jewish Community Campus in Tampa is set to close
TAMPA, Fla. — After more than three decades of service, the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Jewish Community Campus in…