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We all have that favorite teacher that made an impact on our lives. Passing on valuable lessons that stay with us, even well into adulthood. And inside the kitchen at Leto High School, you'll meet Chef Debra Hladky, who is passing along a lot of knowledge to her culinary students.

You’re never too old to find your new favorite music artist, and Linda Goldman got the best birthday gift from a friend with surprise tickets to BTS’ ARIRANG World Tour stop in Tampa.

From Funko Pops to trading exclusive photo cards and even dance breaks, K-pop fans are listening and building an impressive collection.

Madison Harrison, 19, a Spring Hill native, first visited South Korea for a K-pop concert a few years ago. She enjoys K-pop music and began learning Korean to understand the nuisances of the lyrics.

K-pop superstars BTS made their long-anticipated return to music this spring, bringing their ‘Arirang’ world tour to North America with the first stop in Tampa.

K-pop fans across the area create community with each other through meetups, sharing boba tea drinks, fan-made gifts and stories about their favorite music groups.

A Florida teenager is drawing national attention for the colorful monsters he creates.

Narcosis Dive Company invites the brave certified divers to explore the wreck of the R.J. Thompson, an upright Coast Guard tug resting in almost 100 feet of water. 

For a cultural foodie fan, the culinary experience offered at Nene’s Restaurant and Bar is a specialized blend of Georgian, Ukrainian, and Azerbaijani traditional dishes. 

A unique summer camp in the Tampa Bay area is giving kids the chance to learn how to surf, without ever stepping foot in the ocean.

A popular performing arts program in Tampa is opening registration for its summer camps, giving students a chance to explore life on stage.

Outside the city of Brooksville in Hernando County, lies the Croom Motorcycle Area of the Withlacoochee State Forest. Off-road enthusiasts, motorcycle riders and all-terrain vehicle fans all come together to enjoy the natural hills, sandy chutes, and tacky ruts.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District implemented new water management restrictions to start on Friday, April 3 until Wednesday, July 1.

 A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering experience for many. It's what the York family in Tampa endured when their youngest daughter, Ellie York, was diagnosed with leukemia at just 2 years old. 

A Winter Haven family is turning unimaginable loss into a legacy of service.

ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center has been nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Award for “Best Zoo Exhibit.”  

The Tampa Department of Solid Waste said it can help residents with a fresh, clean start to the year. It’s offering a new cleaning service for residents and businesses. 

Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.