Erik Waxler, WFTS

Erik Waxler

WFTS

Tampa, FL, United States

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Past articles by Erik:

Dunedin Highland Middle School’s ESE program helps run food pantry

Kids from Dunedin Highland Middle School’s ESE program volunteer at the Healthy Harbor Community Market. It’s one of many Feeding Minds school-based food pantries set up by Feeding Tampa Bay. → Read More

Clearwater astronaut brings art to kids and space

Nicole Stott recently wrote a book about her experiences called "Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet and Our Mission to Protect It." → Read More

Volunteers needed as Chasco Fiesta gears up for the 101 year

The Chasco Fiesta’s original goal back in 1922 was to attract people to what was then a young city and raise money for the community library. → Read More

Roger Daltrey quits Florida concert early, claiming hearing problems and illness

"I'm going to do myself some serious damage here and I'm not going to do it becaused I'll never sing again. I'm sorry," Daltrey told the crowd. → Read More

Fire at long-standing Lakeland restaurant leaves 80 employees temporarily out of work

The Lakeland Fire Department said a fire started inside around 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Crews had to deal with the dangers of propane tanks and a compromised gas line. → Read More

Donations flood in to help St. Pete family living in U-Haul since Christmas

Gary, Mia, and 10-year-old Julian spent the last month sleeping in the cab of a U-Haul truck. Not many places would even allow them to park overnight. → Read More

Boy scouts team up to clean veterans' headstones at Pasco County cemetery

Before they started cleaning, the scouts talked about what was behind this project, and the respect they need to have for those buried there. → Read More

World record triceratops fossil coming to Tampa's Glazer Children's Museum

It’s the largest documented triceratops skeleton ever discovered. Tampa businessman Sidd Pagidipati and his wife Ami bought the bones for nearly $8 million. → Read More

Student loan proposals could lower payments for some, pause payments for others

Under the proposal, those making less than $30,600 would be able to pause federally backed loan payments completely. → Read More

Clearwater's new park reaches milestone as June opening approaches

Coachman Park will see a lot of changes coming with a new boutique hotel, apartments, and restaurants all surrounding Imagine Clearwater. → Read More

Community supports Pasco family after daughter's death in traffic crash

Florida Highway Patrol said a van on State Road 54 near Lakepointe Parkway in Odessa failed to stop at a traffic light and crushed the car with the Edwards family inside. → Read More

Tampa Bay area gets ready for winter freeze

Once you have your precious pets squared away, make sure you protect your delicate plants and flowers from the cold. → Read More

Teen starts charity ride to honor friend and benefit pediatric cancer patients

Ali Spears died in 2019 after battling leukemia. Her friend Sofia started the 'ride for Ali" and raised $14,500. The next ride is on February 25th. → Read More

RSV cases impact adults more than normal, not as easy to detect

RSV doesn’t typically send as many adults to the hospital, but if it does it can be deadly for those with underlying health conditions. → Read More

Dinos & Dragons exhibit overcomes theft, tropical storm to open in New Port Richey

There are nearly a hundred life-size dinosaurs, some standing three stories tall. There are even a few dragons mixed in. → Read More

Blind workers learning skills to join the workforce

Lighthouse for the visually impaired and blind holding fundraiser where people can experience life without site. → Read More

Buccaneers super-fan Big Nasty ready to 'retire' but not before one last ride

The Buccaneers' two Super Bowl wins are highlights, but Big Nasty’s been there for the team even during many a losing season. → Read More

Family grows by four as Pasco County adoption day ceremony returns

“The more you adopt, the feeling gets bigger. And the kids add to it. And at the end of the day, I enjoy every second of it,” said Julio Rodriguez. → Read More

Cotee River Bike Fest revving up in New Port Richey despite mayor's diss

All over downtown New Port Richey, people are getting ready for the Cotee River Bike Fest, a three-day event that brings thousands of people to the city. → Read More

Truckload of pet supplies headed south from Pinellas County animal rescue

A team of volunteers worked together, taking donated supplies and filling the rescue’s converted U-Haul. → Read More