Nick Volturo

Tampa

Reporter at WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)

Award winning reporter @10TampaBay NYG season tix holder. Sports and politics junkie. Opinions are my own. RTs not endorsements Email ideas [email protected]

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Local leaders suit up, experience a day in firefighters' boots as part of hands-on program

5 days ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Ever wonder what it's really like to fight fires? So did local leaders who swapped their suits for firefighter gear in Clearwater on Saturday. They weren't just watching from the sidelines — they jumped right into the action at Fire Ops 101, a hands-on program that gives city officials a taste of what firefighters deal with every day. Imagine strapping on 70 pounds of gear before you even start working.
Symphony of Smiles: Cassidy Otto's legacy lives on through fashion and fundraising

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A symphony of smiles filled the air in Wesley Chapel this weekend as hundreds gathered for the annual Cassidy Otto Stomp Out Cancer 5K and Fashion Festival. The event honors 9-year-old Cassidy Otto, who died in 2020 after battling brain cancer, but whose spirit continues to touch lives through her foundation. "She always had a smile even when she was going in for chemotherapy or had to have a platelet transfusion," said Kristin Otto, Cassidy's mother.
Riverfest Expected to Bring $2 Million Economic Boost to Tampa Bay area

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

TAMPA, Fla. — Downtown Tampa is bracing for a significant economic surge as the city's marquee waterfront event kicks off Friday. Tampa Riverfest, now in its ninth year, is expected to draw approximately 25,000 visitors who will inject an estimated $2 million into the local economy over the weekend. Local businesses have been preparing for months for what many consider their most profitable weekend of the year.
Friendship and Resilience: Two first-timers take on St. Anthony's Triathlon

2 weeks ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Thousands of athletes took on the challenge of a lifetime at the 42nd annual St. Anthony's Triathlon Sunday morning. Among the sea of competitors were two first-timers with a remarkable story of friendship and determination. Gina Anderson stood at the starting line, a moment she couldn't have imagined before losing 100 pounds. "Well I lost 100 pounds and I wanted to get in shape, so I did a 5K, another 5K, then decided I'm going to do this," Anderson explained.
Hundreds walk for pancreatic cancer awareness at PurpleStride Tampa Bay

2 weeks ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

TAMPA, Fla. — A sea of purple washed over Steinbrenner Field on Saturday as hundreds of people gathered to take steps against one of the deadliest forms of cancer. The annual PurpleStride walk, organized by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, brought together survivors, families affected by the disease and supporters determined to make a difference.
Residents in the Tampa Bay area are combating food waste with fresh strategies

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Food Waste Prevention Week highlights a startling statistic: 20% of all waste in Hillsborough County is food that could have been eaten. Across America, 40% of all food grown and produced never reaches a plate — a sobering reality when one in four children and one in six adults in Tampa Bay face hunger daily. "They're all contributing to this massive issue, and you start by looking at what you throw away every day. Is it the bananas that you didn't eat?
Sweet Success: Florida Strawberry Festival on track for record year

2 months ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

PLANT CITY, Fla. — The sweet scent of success is wafting through Plant City. The Florida Strawberry Festival is on track for another record-breaking year, where thrills and berries combine for a delicious treat. Midway crowds and berry-stained smiles, a homegrown tradition keeps getting sweeter. "Everyone is happy and this is something they always look forward to," said Heidi Deggeller-Pugh, COO of the carnival company. It's Plant City's identity, served up in 11 days of red, juicy celebration.
'First to the Finish': New Amazon Prime docuseries will spotlight women breaking barriers in the racing world

2 months ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The engines roar. The tires grip. And at 100 mph — the driver defies expectations. "My dad got me into racing and took me to the go-kart track when I was about 8 years old," said Sally Mott, her eyes lighting up as she recalled her first encounter with the sport. "I turned 15, and then I had a mindset change one day. I came to my dad and I was like, 'You know that racing thing?
St. Petersburg seniors finally return home after electrical fire displacement

2 months ago | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After nearly two months of displacement, residents of Lutheran Apartments in St. Petersburg are finally returning to their homes following an electrical fire that forced 275 seniors to evacuate. "It's a relief to be able to really put down your body again in one spot and know that you're safe now," said resident Ann Schaefer, who had been staying with family during the displacement.
Tampa Bay families walk to honor 'Heart Angels,' support research for congenital heart defects

Jan 11, 2025 | wtsp.com | Nick Volturo

TAMPA, Fla. — More than 500 people gathered at Al Lopez Park Saturday for the Tampa Congenital Heart Walk, making it the largest turnout in the event's history. The walk raised over $70,000 for critical research into America's most common birth defect. For Valentina Ocasio, the morning began with lighting a candle next to her son Santiago's photo. "On Christmas Eve Day, we got that dreaded call that all parents fear," she shared, her voice breaking.