ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — About 3,000 people marked the Fourth of July by taking part in the annual St. Pete Pier Run in St. Petersburg, an event, organizers…
Read more Thousands kick off Fourth of July at St. Pete Pier RunDADE CITY, Fla. — An organization with a storied past is celebrating a big milestone this year. The Dade City Woman’s Club recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its…
Read more Dade City Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of historic clubhousePLANT CITY, Fla. — The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry…
Read more Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and moreST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the festivities around the St. Pete Grand Prix come a lot of food, but not all of it gets prepared and served. That’s…
Read more Surplus food from the St. Pete Grand Prix to be distributed to those in needTAMPA, Fla. — This Black History Month, the legacy of former Florida A&M University President Dr. Walter Lee Smith is being remembered not only for strengthening one of the nation’s leading…
Read more FAMU’s Dr. Walter L. Smith’s lasting global impact on the Black diasporaST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It was a Night to Shine at the St. Petersburg Coliseum Friday night. The Tim Tebow Foundation held its annual prom for people with…
Read more Night to Shine lights up Pinellas for third yearBRADENTON, Fla. — For Janet Rumig of Sarasota, the bowling alley is a second home. She is so comfortable walking up to the lane that it is hard…
Read more Manatee and Sarasota residents compete in the Gulf Coast Games for LifeST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before the end of segregation, there were two St. Petes: a white one and a Black one. What You Need To Know Segregation and Jim…
Read more The Deuces: Where Black community thrived, barred from other parts of St. PetePLANT CITY, Fla. — This month, we take time to celebrate Black History Month, and one church in Plant City is doing that through an educational program known as…
Read more Plant City church ‘explores untold stories’ of Black History MonthLAKELAND, Fla. — You may have seen it — the perfectly timed stomps, the chants and hand claps. What You Need To Know A Lakeland-based youth step team is…
Read more Lakeland youth step team helps preserve cultural traditionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A community organization is helping grieving children and young adults succeed. What You Need To Know Connecting the Gap is a nonprofit organization that provides…
Read more Group that helps grieving children marks milestone graduationCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman started a group for other female veterans like herself. She also spearheaded an effort to get a monument for female vets…
Read more Cynthia Henderson starts Citrus County group for female veteransSANFORD, Fla. — From immersive exhibits to intimate animal encounters, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a busy zoo where learning comes to life. What You Need…
Read more Central Florida Zoo’s Rhino Encounter offers hands-on experience with giantLOUISBURG, N.C. — The Buddhist monks aren’t slowing down despite the winter weather. For the past week the group journeyed across North Carolina on their way to Washington, D.C.,…
Read more Buddhist monks, supporters battle freezing temperatures after winter stormPONCE INLET, Fla. — Sitting in the shadow of the iconic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is the Marine Science Center, where birds native to Florida find a home to share…
Read more View wild birds at Marine Science Center’s expanded aviary in Ponce InletDELAND, Fla. — A DeLand operation is quietly doing life-saving work one venomous bite at a time. What You Need To Know The Reptile Discovery Center and Medtoxin Venom…
Read more Live venom extractions at Reptile Discovery Center in DeLandTARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral announced Sylvia Marakas as the 2026 Epiphany Dove Bearer. “It’s a great honor,” said Marakas. “I don’t know the…
Read more Meet the 2026 Epiphany Dove Bearer, Sylvia MarakasTARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Local artists and photographers are being invited to showcase their work in one of Tarpon Springs’ most iconic areas. What You Need To Know Tarpon…
Read more Tarpon Springs invites local artists to light up the Sponge DocksNEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A local landmark unique to New Port Richey is looking to get a little love in terms of restorative work. What You Need To…
Read more Benefit concert helping launch restoration efforts on Richey Suncoast TheatreCHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, employment is a key part of long-term recovery for people overcoming substance use disorders. What…
Read more Workforce training in Charlote helping people in recovery find stability
