Tampa woman helps families achieve dream of homeownership
TAMPA, Fla. — As the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Tampa native Sylvia Alvarez is being recognized for her lasting impact on…
Mario Cruz teaching kayaking and fishing
TAMPA, Fla. — A Bay area man has turned his love of kayaking and fishing into a nonprofit. Mario…
Mayor pushes back on murals, will comply with removals
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and other community leaders pushed back on the state’s…
Israel/Gaza ceasefire reaction; Florida may end long gun law
Florida lawmakers react to the ceasefire in Israel, and a bill being considered in Tallahassee could lower the…
FDOT adding more signs at US-27 and SR-19 in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation plans to add more signage at U.S. Highway 27 and…
St. Petersburg named as ‘next great food city’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg has been named one of the “next great food cities” by Food and Wine.…
David Moore leads Innovation to 7-0 start
ORLANDO, Fla. — Innovation High School, which opened in 2024, is off to an undefeated start in just its…
Pinellas makes big strides in month 1 of beach renourishment
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pinellas County is now one month into its massive beach renourishment project that will bring…
St. Pete chocolate factory sees price increase from tariffs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Buying your Halloween candy might feel more like a trick than a treat this year. …
Orlando religious leaders react to Middle East peace plan
ORLANDO, Fla. — All around the world, people of every religious faith are watching to see if a U.S.-brokered ceasefire…
Metropolitan Ministries expands holiday outreach to Pinellas
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After providing a holiday tent assistance program in Tampa more than 40 years, Metropolitan Ministries…
Orlando nonprofit helps adults with disabilities find jobs
OVIEDO, Fla. — A nonprofit in Central Florida is providing workplace readiness training to help connect people with disabilities…