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TAMPA, Fla. — When Tammy Plakstis thinks of her son, Dylan, she remembers his soul. The mother of six children describes her oldest as kind, funny and caring. …
Read more Tampa area mom who lost son to fentanyl poisoning aims to save livesCLEARWATER, Fla. — Long before the sun is up and the day’s first footprint is etched into the sand, Kalie Elkins cruises up and down Clearwater Beach. What…
Read more Crews put in overtime to keep Clearwater Beach pristine during Spring BreakST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If you’re near downtown St. Pete this weekend, get ready to hear the rumble of roaring engines. It’s the 20th annual Firestone Grand Prix…
Read more Local organizations to benefit from Grand Prix fundraisingDUNEDIN, Fla. — No day on the job is the same for AJ Gonzales. It’s what he likes about being a firefighter/paramedic for Dunedin Fire Rescue. Dunedin Fire…
Read more New Dunedin Fire vehicle assists with response time, safetyBARTOW, Fla. — Polk County is home to a couple thousand farms and ranches, which is why the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the region is facing a critical shortage…
Read more Large-animal veterinary shortage straining local practicesST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Walking past the Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg, patrons have probably noticed a fence around the courtyard. The shopping and dining center is getting…
Read more Construction to begin on Sundial renovationsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Careers in science, technology, engineering and math – known as STEM – are growing faster than other occupations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the…
Read more St. Petersburg Science Festival aims to boost STEM fieldLAKELAND, Fla. — To Kevin Aydelott, preparing the perfect brisket is a form of art. From start to finish, it can take up to 15 hours. Aydelott doesn’t…
Read more Residency program trains entrepreneurs to open restaurantPASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A 15-year-old Hudson Academy student was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bike Thursday morning. What You Need To Know A…
Read more Hudson residents rally for safety after teen bicyclist killed in crashTAMPA, Fla. — Drug overdoses continue to claim the lives of people around the country, including in Florida. In 2022, more than 3,700 people died from an overdose and…
Read more Get rid of unused, expired medications safely on Drug Take Back DayCEDAR KEY, Fla. — Cedar Key is a small, tight-knit community of just 700 full-time residents. People on the island say when a storm comes through and their…
Read more Cedar Key churches band together to lift up residents after IdaliaCEDAR KEY, Fla. — Peter Stefani and his wife, Gina, have been running Cedar Cove Hotel for more than 30 years. It’s become known as a staple in the…
Read more Business wiped out by Hermine rebuilds once again after IdaliaTAMPA, Fla. — As Benjamin Iversen cleaned up the mud caked on the floor of his Cedar Key coffee shop, he said he’s trying to stay optimistic. Even though…
Read more Cedar Key business owners, residents trying to get back to normalST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When you step inside Fairgrounds St. Pete, Florida’s culture and history comes to life through art, soundscapes and even smells. The immersive art and…
Read more Fairgrounds St. Pete introduces new monthly ‘Art After Dark’ eventTAMPA, Fla. — If you’ve ever wanted to get up and close and personal with a dinosaur, now is your chance. The creatures that once roamed the Earth millions…
Read more Come face to face with dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest in Tampa
