Kera Mashek
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Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare reach agreement
Negotiations over payment rates are stalled between United Healthcare and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. The result is 10,000 families will now face a future with the hospital as an out of network provider, unless the situation is resolved. → Read More
Florida Chihuahua living last days in style
A 17-year-old Chihuahua mix is getting a second chance at life in a big way. He's even got a Facebook page to document his amazing adventures, checking off his bucket list. → Read More
Florida Chihuahua living last days in style
A 17-year-old Chihuahua mix is getting a second chance at life in a big way. He's even got a Facebook page to document his amazing adventures, checking off his bucket list. → Read More
Florida Chihuahua living last days in style
A 17-year-old Chihuahua mix is getting a second chance at life in a big way. He's even got a Facebook page to document his amazing adventures, checking off his bucket list. → Read More
Lakeland Chihuahua living last days in style
A 17-year-old Chihuahua mix is getting a second chance at life in a big way. He's even got a Facebook page to document his amazing adventures, checking off his bucket list. → Read More
Hillsborough Co. feeding thousands of kids this summer
Hillsborough County is expanding a program to help feed hungry kids this summer. Children will now receive nutrition education along with lunches and snacks. → Read More
Pasco couple living in filth gets help from county
A Pasco County couple with few options is living in horrible conditions. Deputies uncovered the sad scene during a human trafficking investigation at a Holiday motel. Now deputies are taking steps to help them and hold the owner accountable. → Read More
TECO 'energy planning' program can save you big money on electric bills
You probably dread opening your electric bill each month. But there's a free program to help you save big bucks on your bill. → Read More
Coyote sightings, attacks rising amid drought and wildfires
Experts say coyotes are being driven from their homes and are looking for food, because of the drought and extensive wildfires in Florida. That's leading to more sightings in residential areas, and attacks by coyotes on pets. → Read More
Student with rare condition graduating from Wharton High School
We first introduced you to special needs student Tyanna Tran last fall when a young man asked her to be his homecoming date. Tran's now about to mark another major milestone: graduating high school. → Read More
83-year-old Korean War vet graduating high school
An 83-year-old Korean War Veteran is finally graduating high school. A special program for military veterans allowed him to get a GED, and he'll get to be present with the diploma in his cap and gown during graduation ceremonies for Newsome High School May 19. → Read More
Local contractor expanding efforts to train workers in construction
It's hard to look anywhere in Tampa Bay and not see construction. Nearly 90 percent of contractors in Tampa Bay are looking to hire. There's just not enough people with the right skills. That's why one area company is hiring first, then training its recruits. → Read More
UT students create app that could revolutionize job searches
Looking for a job can certainly be stressful. You send out a bunch of resumes and get nowhere fast. Now, two local grad students and their business partner could be on the verge of a career search revolution. → Read More
Linebaugh construction confusing drivers
A big project to overhaul outdated water lines is happening right now in Westchase, but the construction is also causing some confusion on a busy road. → Read More
Massive Mango illegal dump site getting cleaned up
Hillsborough County authorities are finally starting to clean up a massive illegal dump site. Our i-Team was the first to expose this landfill more than a month ago. → Read More
Hernando Co. considers changes to animal control
A big change could be coming to Hernando County animal control. A county commissioner wants to take those responsibilities away from the sheriff's office and move it back to the county's control. But the move would come with some cost. → Read More
Tampa YMCA offering free swim lessons during spring break
Fewer kids are drowning in Hillsborough County. It could be thanks to a big push to get more kids access to swim lessons. → Read More
Landings Golf Club of Clearwater damaged after group takes carts joyriding
A Clearwater golf course is out thousands of dollars after a late night burglary. A group of suspects broke in and took golf carts out for a joyride. → Read More
Tampa school counselor known for giving back gets help in cancer fight
A Tampa middle school counselor known for going above and beyond to help kids and families in need, now finds herself on the receiving end of good will as she fights cancer. → Read More
Two cave divers die in Eagle's Nest in Weeki Wachee
The bodies of two divers have been recovered in Weeki Wachee. → Read More