Metro Ministries urgently requests donations to meet soaring Thanksgiving need
TAMPA - Metropolitan Ministries is seeing one of its highest levels of need ever heading into Thanksgiving. The nonprofit now operates holiday tents in Tampa, West Pasco, East Pasco, and Pinellas, where families can shop for holiday meal staples. Even with large collection events, including Saturday’s "Fishing for...
Florida bill would allow high school coaches to negotiate pay, performance incentives
A newly filed bill in the Florida Senate could revolutionize the pay structure for high school coaches across all sports.
‘She’s a thief. She’s a con. She’s a crook’: Former CEO of realtor group...
Fraud and embezzlement — with a dash of extortion. Here's what happened.
Delectable Delights Headed to Bartow for Fifth Location
Just over a year ago, What Now reported that Delectable Delights, the ice cream and sweets shop born in Lutz, was planning to launch its third new location in less than two years. And with the way time flies, we blinked, the new store opening at 14145 Seventh Street in Dade City, and now Delectable Delights is...
Thanksgiving Dining Options: Restaurants Open for the Holiday
As Thanksgiving approaches, many people are wondering about their dining options. Some may prefer to cook at home, but others might be interested in dining out or ordering takeout. If you're one of those looking for restaurant options for your Thanksgiving meal, you're not alone. A recent social media post asked the...
FSC’s dance program prepares students for the spotlight
FSC is home to many different majors and programs. The department of Theatre Arts and Dance is a program that allows aspiring performers to prepare for a professional career in the arts. In this program, it allows performers to experience real performance and an opportunity to showcase their skills. The Florida...
Catching Up with Kermit Weeks: Inside the Groundbreaking of Fantasy of Flight’s Act III
It has been two years since our last in-depth video interview with aviation collector, pilot, and Fantasy of Flight founder Kermit Weeks. With the recent groundbreaking for a major new hangar, it was the perfect time to reconnect and learn what’s next for the ever-evolving attraction in Polk City, Florida. I spoke...
Watson Clinic creates $10M fund for patients whose data was exposed
Watson Clinic has created a $10 million fund to settle a class-action lawsuit charging that patients’ data were exposed in a ransomware attack starting in January 2024. Patients have received cards in the mail informing them of the proposed settlement and their rights to claim part of the fund. Payments ranging from...
Hillsborough County students experience a night of homelessness to foster empathy and support
4,265 students in Hillsborough County Public Schools are currently experiencing homelessness. Hundreds of high school students spent a night sleeping outside to experience firsthand the challenges faced. The initiative also included a canned food drive, with students bringing donations to be distributed to families...
Thanksgiving 2025: Changes to Polk County Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours for Local...
Polk County Solid Waste has updated its residential collection schedule for Thanksgiving Day 2025. There will be no curbside collection in unincorporated Polk County on Thursday, November 27. Thursday collections will take place on Friday, and Friday collections will move to Saturday.
