Sounding out success: Early help for struggling readers

Inside Sulphur Springs K 8 Community School, PCAT Literacy Ministries helps young students master the basics: letters, sounds, and confidence.

Helping kids build critical literacy skills
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A local nonprofit is helping young students who have trouble reading and building critical literacy skills. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Family-owned Brannen Bank turns 100 by keeping it personal

In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters. 

Brannen Bank celebrates 100 years of family banking
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In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.  FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Empowerment Garden building stability through nutrition
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In a Clearwater neighborhood where fresh food is hard to find the Empowerment Garden at the Homeless Empowerment Program is helping residents build stability through nutrition. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports

Clearwater 'Empowerment Garden' combats food desert with fresh produce for families

In a Clearwater neighborhood where fresh food is hard to find the Empowerment Garden at the Homeless Empowerment Program is helping residents build stability through nutrition.

'Forgotten Angels' helps teens who age out of foster care, at-risk youth: 'I was blessed to be a blessing'

It's a mission close to the heart of a couple in Valrico. They are the brains behind Forgotten Angels, which is a program dedicated to getting teens who are aged out of foster care, or kids who are at-risk, back on the right track.

'Forgotten Angels' helping Bay Area teens
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'Forgotten Angels' is a program dedicated to getting teens who aged out of foster care or kids who are at-risk back on the right track.

'Call Anthony': The Tampa food creator putting mom-and-pop spots on the map

Bay Area food creator Anthony Gilbert — aka "Call Anthony" — uses social media to spotlight hidden, affordable mom-and-pop restaurants across Tampa Bay.

Teen creates SAT prep app
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At just 16 years old, Eric MacDonald is already tackling real-world problems with technology. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports. 

Rubber flamingos race to grant life-changing wishes for kids
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This Saturday, thousands of adopted rubber flamingos will race down the water at John's Pass in a massive fundraising event, all to benefit local children battling life-threatening illnesses.

'People come for a purpose': CASA clothing swap gives clothing new life while helping local organization

With many families struggling, any help counts. In Gulfport, a monthly clothing swap is bringing the community together, offering free clothes and helping CASA, or Community Action Stops Abuse. They provide domestic violence support in Pinellas County. 

Clothing swap helping organization
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With many families struggling, any help counts. In Gulfport, a monthly clothing swap is bringing the community together, offering free clothes and helping CASA, or Community Action Stops Abuse. They provide domestic violence support in Pinellas County. Mark Wilson reports.

'It's eye opening for them': Tampa school gives back to community with Love Thy Neighbor program

Cambridge Christian School in Tampa is giving back to the community in their own way, teaching fifth and sixth graders about helping their neighbor through the ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ program. 

‘Musicians On Call’ brings bedside visits to Tampa

A group of musicians is helping hospital patients heal by bringing the magic of music to their bedside.