Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch aims to improve lives of at-risk kids
A non-profit organization is changing lives one kid at a time. The mission of Florida's Sheriffs' Youth Ranches is to improve the lives of at-risk children and mentor them into strong and lawful citizens.
A non-profit organization is changing lives one kid at a time. The mission of Florida's Sheriffs' Youth Ranches is to improve the lives of at-risk children and mentor them into strong and lawful citizens.
Therapy uses rapid-eye movements to treat PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder - PTSD - comes in many forms and affects millions of Americans.
Post-traumatic stress disorder - PTSD - comes in many forms and affects millions of Americans.
Lifeguard shortage shuts down pools in Sarasota
One pool is closed and two others operating on shorter hours due to a shortage of lifeguards in Sarasota.
One pool is closed and two others operating on shorter hours due to a shortage of lifeguards in Sarasota.
Hillsborough still needs 50 school crossing guards
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is hoping to hire more than 50 more crossing guards before the start of the school year next week, the sheriff said Tuesday.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is hoping to hire more than 50 more crossing guards before the start of the school year next week, the sheriff said Tuesday.
Recipe: Dr. BBQ's sheet-pan salmon with asparagus
Salmon and asparagus sounds fancy, but it doesn't take a lot of work. In fact, Dr. BBQ's version is perfect for a One-Hour Supper.
Salmon and asparagus sounds fancy, but it doesn't take a lot of work. In fact, Dr. BBQ's version is perfect for a One-Hour Supper.
A bond until the end: Veterans join veterans to honor their lives of service
According to the organization We Honor Veterans, one out of every four dying Americans is a veteran. As veterans age and approach the end of their lives, they often need the kind of understanding that only a fellow veteran has.
According to the organization We Honor Veterans, one out of every four dying Americans is a veteran. As veterans age and approach the end of their lives, they often need the kind of understanding that only a fellow veteran has.
Look good, feel good: Salon giving away haircuts to students
Back-to-school time is near and every student wants to feel and look comfortable and confident. Many students want to show off new outfits and haircuts. Hair Cuttery is doing their part to make every student has the chance to do this, whether they can afford it or not, with their Share-A-Haircut program.
Back-to-school time is near and every student wants to feel and look comfortable and confident. Many students want to show off new outfits and haircuts. Hair Cuttery is doing their part to make every student has the chance to do this, whether they can afford it or not, with their Share-A-Haircut program.
Veterans help dedicate unique underwater memorial
Nearly 40 feet deep in the blue waters off Clearwater, a one-of-a-kind exhibit is now open. The Circle of Heroes memorial was officially dedicated Monday.
Nearly 40 feet deep in the blue waters off Clearwater, a one-of-a-kind exhibit is now open. The Circle of Heroes memorial was officially dedicated Monday.
World Breastfeeding Week highlights benefits to babies and moms
World Breastfeeding Week, a global initiative to improve the health of babies, starts today.
World Breastfeeding Week, a global initiative to improve the health of babies, starts today.
Local man finds hope, fulfillment through Timothy Initiative
The Timothy Initative heals broken men across the Tampa Bay area. The program helps men who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, incarceration and depression. The organization is widely known for saving lives, including the life of Marc DeJute.
The Timothy Initative heals broken men across the Tampa Bay area. The program helps men who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, incarceration and depression. The organization is widely known for saving lives, including the life of Marc DeJute.
From jewelry to glassware, the creations from this St. Pete glass studio shine bright
St. Petersburg has taken on the role as the “glass coast,” and one studio helps the area shine even brighter. Inside Zen Glass Studio, art shines.
St. Petersburg has taken on the role as the “glass coast,” and one studio helps the area shine even brighter. Inside Zen Glass Studio, art shines.
Restaurant reinforces its mission with national anthem every day at noon
Mission BBQ is not just about the food. The restaurant has been popping up all over Florida for a while now, but many aren't familiar with their actual mission -- and how they carry out that mission every day.
Mission BBQ is not just about the food. The restaurant has been popping up all over Florida for a while now, but many aren't familiar with their actual mission -- and how they carry out that mission every day.
Retailers ready for back-to-school tax 'holiday'
Florida’s retail industry is gearing up for this year’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” on clothes, classroom supplies and computer equipment, with the state offering the tax break for five days starting Friday.
Florida’s retail industry is gearing up for this year’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” on clothes, classroom supplies and computer equipment, with the state offering the tax break for five days starting Friday.
Hillsborough County preserve celebrating 20th anniversary
Children from the Creative World School are going on an adventure to learn about nature at Camp Bayou, a 160-acre nature park, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Children from the Creative World School are going on an adventure to learn about nature at Camp Bayou, a 160-acre nature park, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Clothing brand is for the blind, in more ways than one
What is more important: seeing or feeling? For brothers Brad and Bryan Manning, their livelihood has become answering that question.
What is more important: seeing or feeling? For brothers Brad and Bryan Manning, their livelihood has become answering that question.
Forgotten Angels: Helping teens find success with love and care
A duo has made it their life mission to help teenagers who have aged out of foster care find their way.
A duo has made it their life mission to help teenagers who have aged out of foster care find their way.
Hillsborough schools modifies early-release Mondays schedule
Hillsborough County schools have modified their early-release Mondays schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.
Hillsborough County schools have modified their early-release Mondays schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.
'Timothy Initiative' helps struggling men get back on their feet
A Tampa group is focusing on mending broken men. The Timothy Initiative works to heal those who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and depression.
A Tampa group is focusing on mending broken men. The Timothy Initiative works to heal those who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and depression.
Capellini with Florida bay scallops
Robert Cameron, owner of Ward's Seafood Market & Galley, showed Good Day how to cook up locally-harvested scallops.
Robert Cameron, owner of Ward's Seafood Market & Galley, showed Good Day how to cook up locally-harvested scallops.
Lake Placid: The 'Caladium Capital of the World'
Around Lake Placid, there's a plant sprouting up. It's been catching the eye of those passing by for decades.
Around Lake Placid, there's a plant sprouting up. It's been catching the eye of those passing by for decades.