Bay Area rescue dog saves the lives of other pets through blood donation
Geezer, a four-and-half-year-old American foxhound, has regular appointments at Blue Pearl Animal Hospital in Tampa, but not because something is wrong with him. Instead, Geezer is a regular donor at the BluePearl Blood Bank.
How to give blood in the Tampa Bay area
One Blood has Big Red Buses all over the Tampa Bay area.
Drive-thru food pantries in Pinellas County helping struggling families over summer
The number of families struggling to put food on the table keeps growing.
Allergy leads Bay Area woman to create synthetic-free candles
Candles are one of Jordan Reddington's favorite things. Her allergy to a synthetic preservative led her to create her own line of candles to prevent reactions.
‘Just Like Me’ camp offers healing for teens in foster care, chance to showcase talents learned
For more than a decade, a partnership between Family Support Services and The Performance Academy has shined a lot on older kids within the foster care community. Together, they run the Just Like Me Camp.
Tampa hosts lessons for 'World's Largest Swimming Lesson'
On Thursday, Tampa will take part in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson by hosting lessons at four of its public pools.
TECO, Duke customers can weigh in on proposed rate increases in series of meetings
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is holding public hearings over the next two weeks to allow TECO and Duke Energy customers to give their thoughts on proposed rate increases.
Artists behind free little art gallery hope it sparks imagination
In their daily work, Wendy Fetzer Mazza and Katie White create art on a larger scale for homes and businesses.
Pasco County paratrooper inspired by D-Day to join the Army attends 80th anniversary events: ‘I am not a hero’
A 98-year-old WWII vet from Pasco County, who joined the Army after watching footage of D-Day in a movie theater is among veterans from the Bay Area attending D-Day anniversary memorial events.
D-Day 2024: Pinellas teacher, student honor fallen soldier
On this 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, FOX 13 salutes the Tampa Bay soldiers who played a role in turning the tide in World War II. Among the 9,387 American soldiers buried at the Normandy American Cemetery in France is a 19-year-old soldier from St. Petersburg, Private Leo Chalcraft.
D-Day 2024: 100-year-old Bradenton Veteran reflects on 80th anniversary
Reflection brings emotion on the very sands where Cosmo Uttero nearly died 80 years ago. The 100-year-old Bradenton veteran willfully harkens back to his days as a wide-eyed teenager who dropped out of high school his junior year to support Allied forces that were losing in Europe.
D-Day 2024: 80th anniversary is personal for FOX 13's Mark Wilson
On this 80th anniversary of D-Day, FOX 13 honors our veterans who played a role in turning the tide of the war. While a half dozen Bay Area veterans are in France, one particular soldier named Wilson is credited with saving dozens of lives that day by simply disobeying an order.
D-Day 2024: Bay Area veterans travel to Normandy for 80th anniversary
They are living history. Testaments to the greatest generation. Six Tampa Bay area veterans who served in World War II are guests of the Florida Elks Association, taking them from Tampa to Normandy, France to witness a world saying thanks.
Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: Here's what you can get tax-free
Starting Saturday and running for two weeks, Floridians can buy qualifying hurricane preparedness items tax-free for Florida's annual sales tax holiday.
Tony Dungy and his wife give back through children foster care
Tony Dungy and his wife, Lauren, have been fostering children for nearly 30 years, long before he retired from his illustrious NFL career.
Mother, son serving free healthy meals from food truck in Pinellas communities
A mother-son duo is turning surplus food from local food establishments into healthy, free meals.
Pasco County schools giving kids free meals during summer
Kids in Pasco County will be able to get free meals during summer break.
More women over 40 seeking 'adventure travel'
Travel companies in the Bay Area are seeing a jump in the number of women over 40 taking "adventure trips," leaving their comfort zone and traveling solo.
Polk County Schools' bus fleet to be equipped with stop arm camera technology this Summer
When Polk County students return to school this Fall, they'll be riding on school buses with new camera technology.
Brain cancer patient, wife spread message of hope through rocks
John Shadock and his wife Ali are spreading positivity at Moffitt Cancer Center through healing words colorfully painted on rocks and placed near the entrance.