Florida Thomas The Train Rides
Each year, Day Out With Thomas™ turns the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish into a full-on family festival built around one big moment: stepping aboard a real train pulled by a life-size Thomas the Tank Engine for a short ride through Florida’s backcountry scenery. For many families, it’s a first “real railroad”...
Backpack Angels help students in need
NORTH PORT — While toothpaste is easy to come by, laundry detergent isn't.
Sarasota water bottle company wins over social media influencer
The question Rebecca Dawson is asked the most, nine months into running her startup water bottle business, WellHouse, is frustratingly simple: where can I get it?. Frustrating because she wants supply of the company’s bottles of spring water to meet the bubbling demand, and interest. That makes distribution and...
Retailers tap into AI to cut down on return fraud
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. — Return fraud is becoming a bigger problem for online retailers, and now companies are being forced to look at how they can crack down on the expensive issue. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers are expected to hit nearly $850 billion in returns after...
A look at the new St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social club, open now...
A vast urban country club has been erected around the fastest-growing sport in the nation: St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social opened its doors to the public Dec. 19 at The Factory in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District. The spot is centered around pickleball, but it’s primarily a social...
Man Arrested for Elbowing Woman Off Motorcycle on I-75
Authorities say a 40-year-old Bradenton man was arrested after allegedly pushing a woman off the back of his motorcycle during a high-speed ride on Interstate 75 in north Manatee County. Lester Estay is facing a charge of second-degree felony aggravated battery. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the...
Resident frustrated over golf balls hitting home
Sal Perniciaro says he moved to the 55+ community Fairway Pointe in Sun City Center to retire in peace and quiet, but he can't because he's constantly worrying about golf balls flying around and over the net from the golf course that butts up to his backyard. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
SMH hosts gene therapy trials for bladder removal surgery
SARASOTA — Sarasota Memorial is looking for people to participate in two clinical trials for patients with early stage bladder cancer as it studies potential non-surgical options.
Drought drums down Southwest Florida; some businesses flourish in it
RUSKIN — While Southwest Florida escaped hurricanes, the lack of rain this year has thrown the area into another type of natural disaster: drought.
How to keep yourself safe with devices containing lithium-ion batteries
With the holidays come plenty of gifts and electronics, but parents beware: these devices powered by lithium-ion batteries can also be dangerous without the proper precautions.
