YMCA Offers Relief Care To Kids Of Essential Workers: Coronavirus

The YMCAs are offering all-day youth relief care for essential workers at 21 Y locations across Tampa Bay for $50 a week.

World's Biggest Bounce House Coming To Tampa, Ruskin In February

The Big Bounce America, home of the Guinness-certified World's Biggest Bounce House, rolls into Tampa Saturday, Feb. 8.

Ryan Sheckler's "Skate for a Cause" Drops In at Local Skate Park

Skateboard demo and tour will be dropping by the Skatepark of Tampa to show support and shred with Boards for Bros & Bess the Book Bus

Retirement: FL Cities Among Best For Golden Year Destinations

A new report ranked the most populated cities in the U.S. based on quality of life in retirement. Tampa finished near the top of the list.

Tampa Ranked 5th In Nation For Recreation; St. Pete Ranked 27th

The personal finance website, WalletHub​, has just ranked Tampa fifth in the nation for Best Cities for Recreation.

St. Pete Ranks 17th In Nation For Parks; Tampa Is 44th

The Trust For Public Land on Wednesday ranked the largest cities in the country based on their park systems.

Make child safety around water a top priority in the New Year

Supervision and child proofing measures can save a child from accidentally drowning

After 2 False Alarms, New Year's Baby Finally Arrives

After two false alarms, Tampa's first baby of the New Year arrived at 7:36 a.m. Jan. 1 at Advent Health, 3100 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa.

Scholarship Helps Tampa Native, Cancer Survivor Earn A Degree

After battling childhood cancer, Jessica Zelitt challenged herself to live her life to the fullest each day.

Lennar opens new Cypress Mill community near Sun City Center

The community is celebrating its grand opening with three new model homes available to tour

Vanguard Varsity Volleyball moves on with win over Forest

Vanguard Volleyball wins 10-30 playoff game

More children accidentally drowned in 2018 than all of last year

Drowning does not just happen in pools during the summer; children also drown in ponds, lakes and bathtubs

NMCHS Varsity Girls Volleyball team wraps up 2018 season

NMCHS wraps up the season

Plant's Daniel Schouler Commits to University of Montevallo

Local prep lacrosse player verbally commits to Division II University of Montevallo for men's lacrosse.

WestShore Plaza To Feature Local Authors, Bloggers At Book Fair

On Point Executive Center will host its fourth annual Book Fair at WestShore Plaza Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enfamil Baby Formula Pulled At CVS After Mom Finds Something Odd

A mom in Florida found what appeared to be all-purpose flour in Enfamil powdered baby formula — and she isn't the only one.

Baseball Nets Nylon or Bust!!

Baseball Nets not bought using Nylon material is taking half the life off the net when you buy it.

Network To Celebrate Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

The Kinship program of the Children’s Home Network​ will celebrate all grandparents and relative caregivers raising children in Tampa Bay.

Dad had emergency Spinal surgery needs your help!

My son had emergency spinal surgery he was working fulltime, now needs your help for his kids

90 Pack 'n Play cribs given to local families

Pack 'n Play cribs given away to promote safe sleep practices for infants.

5 Things To Think About When Choosing A College

Choosing a college is a big decision which will take up a big bit of your mental energy

Griswold Home Care Collecting 'Shoes for Schools'

Donations are being accepted at the Tampa and Lutz offices through July 31.

National Missing Children’s Day: Find Missing Florida Kids​

A child is reported missing every 40 seconds in America. Some kids in Florida are still missing. Share this to help bring them home.​

How Tampa Ranked In Family-Friendly City List

School quality, childcare and parks are all key considerations for families choosing where to live. How did Tampa fare?

Maternal deaths among black women continue troubling trend

Dr. Eina Fishman, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida, shares tips on how to lower risks

Photogenic Therapy Pigs Celebrate 1st Birthday At Tampa General

Tampa General Hospital’s first therapy pigs paid a visit to the hospital so patients could help them celebrate their first birthday.

Deputies Deliver Baby Girl At Florida State Fair

About 4 p.m. Friday, the deputies were patrolling at the Florida State Fair when they heard a woman asking for help

Tampa Announces Street Closures For Gasparilla Kick-Off Jan. 20

Tampa officials want revelers to be aware of parking prohibitions and street closures during Saturday's Gasparilla events.

Gasparilla Children's Parade 2018: What You Need To Know

Pint-sized pirates will be out in force searching for treasure during the annual Gasparilla Children’s Parade on Jan. 20.

Three special guests to return to the Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight

Fan favorites Jerry Springer, Judge Lynn Toler and Steve Wilkos return to the Knight Parade on Feb. 10

Florida Aquarium Activities Focus On Threatened Sea Creatures

The aquarium will focus on conservation activities intended to preserve sea creatures that maintain the health of oceans.

Disney World Offers Florida Residents Special Ticket Deal

The discount ticket entitles you to visit one park per day and you must purchase it by June 20.​

Dogs Rescued After Hurricane Destined For New Lives In Tampa

Thousands of dogs were found wandering after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico.

Prevent accidental infant deaths during National Baby Safety Month

Drowning, unsafe sleep, and abusive head trauma are the top three leading causes of preventable child death in the Tampa Bay area

Creating Back To School Care Packages

Local expert shares how to create the perfect back-to-school care package for college students

Five ways to prevent abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome

Learn and share these tips for safe stress relief when caring for young children

Five safe-sleep practices to prevent sleep-related infant deaths

Co-sleeping, an unsafe sleep practice, is one of the top causes of preventable infant deaths

Seven tips to prevent a child from drowning this summer

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the Tampa Bay region

Hot Car Safety: What Florida Parents Need To Know

An infant was recently rescued by an off-duty police officer after being left in a hot car. Tips parents can use to prevent hot car deaths.

Samantha Uses Her Reading Skills to Help Others

​This is the eighth article in a series about 11-year-old Samantha whose eyes weren't working together.