5 things to know about Smithsonian Starstruck attraction
ORLANDO, Fla. — A limited-time Florida Mall attraction encourages guests to “walk” across the universe. Unlike traditional seated…
Group calls Apollo Beach ‘hidden gem,’ plans cleanups
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Rose Alexander and Kody Calitri think they’ve found a slice of paradise on Apollo…
TPA’s giant flamingo ‘Phoebe’ celebrates 4th birthday
TAMPA, Fla. — August 25 marks Phoebe’s birthday, the popular pink flamingo located in Tampa International Airport’s main terminal.…
A+ Teacher helps prepare preschoolers for kindergarten
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This week’s A+ Teacher is embarking on her 39th year of teaching. Patty Barrett…
Tampa summit aims to grow women investors for startups
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa nonprofit is hosting a summit from Aug. 26-27 to help more women learn…
Orlando teacher relies on imagination to create lessons
ORLANDO, Fla. — A+ Teacher Alexandra Figueroa has found a way to crack the code. Every day she…
Tampa city officials holding public hearing on Live Nation
TAMPA, Fla. — The future of a concert venue in Ybor City could take a major step forward…
Boost in ADU’s following City of Tampa changes
TAMPA, Fla. — For some Tampa homeowners, a small structure in the backyard is becoming a way to…
Jaylen Edgar found guilty in Orlando Halloween shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. — A jury found 18-year-old Jaylen Edgar guilty on all nine counts in the 2024 downtown…
Vote expected on proposed Rays stadium this week
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa and Hillsborough County leaders are expected to vote this week on public funding for…
USF Health clinic helps children with allergic diseases
University of South Florida Health’s new Center for Allergic Diseases is offering a once-a-month clinic aimed at coordinating…
What Plant City’s Midtown plans could mean for businesses
PLANT CITY, Fla. — A long-vacant property in Plant City’s Midtown area could move closer to redevelopment after…