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How volunteering and faith go hand in hand
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Reverend Kathy Conner from First Presbyterian Church of Tampa joined Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, to share more about how volunteering and faith go hand in hand. Conner cares deeply about serving the community and dedicates much of her...
USF Tampa is one of the best colleges in America, according to Money
The University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa is one of the top ranked colleges in America, according to Money. The school earned a total of 4.5 out of 5 stars from Money’s data team. Money has also recently listed Tampa as one of the best places to live and travel to in America.
Your Voice: What is right and wrong with America
TAMPA, Fla. — · As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s birthday, our country feels more divided then ever. · Right now, it is easy to focus on what’s wrong with America, but ABC Action News anchor Paul LaGrone went out to get your voice about what is right with our country.
9-year-old floors ‘America's Got Talent’ judges with her cover of a Tina Turner classic
Pranysqa Mishra cruised into the live rounds of "America's Got Talent" with a Golden Buzzer she earned for singing a classic song by one of her favorite artists. The 9-year-old Tampa, Florida, native wowed judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel and beloved host Terry Crews with her soulful rendition of Ike and Tina Turner's "River Deep —Mountain High" in the July 2 airing of the show.
Tampa Braces for Sweltering Heat and Storms, NWS Urges Caution Ahead of Independence Day Festivities
Residents in Tampa, Florida are preparing for a mixed bag of weather conditions as the National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts a hot and stormy pattern over the next several days. The city looks forward to a high near 95 degrees today, with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms later in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Tampa's heat index is expected to reach as high as 107, placing extra importance on staying hydrated and cool.
A Year to Remember: South Florida Athletics 2023-24 in Review
It was a year of uproarious cheers and happy tears. There was green-and-gold unity, school pride almost like never before, and the promise of even better times ahead. There were confetti-filled celebrations. And there was hardware. Lots and lots of championship hardware. By the end of 2023-24, USF athletics established...
St. Petersburg family-owned business serves authentic bagels
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Bagel Babe Co. is a family owned and operated bagel shop in St. Petersburg. "We’re New Jersey natives. We came down to Florida to try and provide New Jersey/New York style bagels," said owner, Jessie Vallorosi. Vallorosi said when she moved down, she felt there...
Some thrive, some struggle as formerly homeless residents adapt to St. Pete apartments
ST. PETERSBURG – Residents were in the apartment lobby, waiting for a ride to the food bank, when a boy bounded in calling, “Hey! Hi!”. He wrapped his arms around counselor Raina Wagman’s waist and grinned up at her. “Where’s your mom?” asked Raina, 25, stroking his...
Florida Woman Arrested For Domestic Battery With Apple Watch
A Florida Woman is facing a domestic battery charge after attacking her boyfriend with an Apple Watch. According to court records, an argument that happened at 1am Monday morning about some issues they'd been having in their relationship turned violent when 35-year-old Kayleen Tresedder whipped her Apple Watch across the room at his head.
A final bow for Florida’s arts? The impact of arts and culture budget cuts on Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG — Wearing pink tights and blonde hair wound into a tightly bobby-pinned bun, 8-year-old Olivia Keener was ready for dance class at the Academy of Ballet Arts on a recent Monday morning. But when she walked into the studio, Olivia noticed something was wrong. Her ballet teacher,...
‘Operation Keep Our Streets:’ 32 arrested in Florida street racing crack down
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – On Monday, several law enforcement agencies near Tampa launched “Operation Keep Our Streets” to tackle street racing and other traffic issues in the area, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. In a release, state officials said that the...
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