4-year-old cancer patient who loves dirt, big trucks gets dream job as construction worker for the day
Owen, who is 4 years old, has mostly been familiar with harsh treatments and hospital rooms. But what he really loves is dirt. He is in the final stages of his leukemia treatment and spent a day doing what he wants to do when he grows up -- being a construction worker.
Pediatric cancer patient spends day as Tampa construction worker
When Owen grows up, he wants to be a heavy machine operator. But right now, he is battling cancer and is in the final stages of his leukemia treatment. For one day, he was distracted from the disease and got to be a construction worker.
Mural of Northeast High player, who died after collapsing on football field, brings awareness to rare disease
A mural, which features Jacquez Welch, greets everyone who files into the Northeast High football field where he collapsed in 2019. It's not only a tribute to his family, but it's also a reminder of how he died and brings awareness to a rare disease that went undiagnosed.
Jacquez Welch mural honors his past at Northeast High, raises awareness about AVM
Jacquez Welch's mom already cried sad tears, but now it's time for some happy, nostalgic ones. A mural, which features Jacquez Welch, greets everyone who files into the football field where he collapsed in 2019. It's not only a touching tribute to his family, but it also is a reminder of how he died and brings awareness to the rare disease that went undiagnosed.
Tampa mom creates service that provides love, comfort to NICU babies
A Tampa mom who become a Guardian Ad Litem noticed babies, who were were abused or exposed to drugs and taken to a hospital, were not receiving the love and attention they need. So, she created a program that allows visits to these children to hold them and provide that comfort.
Guardian Ad Litem creates program allowing visits to substance-exposed newborns in NICU
A Tampa mom who become a Guardian Ad Litem noticed babies, who were were abused or exposed to drugs and taken to a hospital, were not receiving the love and attention they need. So, she created a program that allows visits to these children to hold them and provide that comfort.
'I'm human as well': TPA officer balances law enforcement with kindness among traveling passengers
While Officer Jimmie Bizzle is patrolling around the Tampa International Airport, he is also always looking for a way to help passengers. "Allow me, a law enforcement officer, to show I’m human as well."
TPA officer offers helping hand to travelers
While Officer Jimmie Bizzle is patrolling around the Tampa International Airport, he is also always looking for a way to help passengers. "Allow me, a law enforcement officer, to show I’m human as well."
Tampa barber who cuts hair for local athletes credits mom's decision to move to Florida for his success
Justin McNab runs the 'Razorz Edge' barber shop in Tampa, and it is truly remarkable that Justin is where he is when you look back at his humble beginnings. If it wasn't for his mother moving him across the country to Florida, he wouldn't be cutting the hair of some of the biggest names in sports.
Tampa barber rose from struggles, humble beginnings to build his business
From LA to Florida, this barber's story is filled with hard lessons and a mother's decision to move him across the country to Florida after his life started heading in the wrong direction. If it wasn't for that, he says he wouldn't have become a veteran or cutting hair for local athletes.
Lakeland seniors stay spry, sharp and social with woodworking program
A woodshop located inside a Lakeland senior community is sharpening residents mentally, physically and socially.
Clearwater rage room explores healing power of smashing
Smash rooms have been growing in popularity, creating a safe space to destroy things -- which can also be therapeutic. One local woman opened a rage room in Clearwater after -- like many others -- had a stressful year in 2020.
The therapeutic ways of smash rooms
Smash rooms have been growing in popularity, creating a safe space to destroy things -- which can also be therapeutic. One local woman opened a rage room in Clearwater after -- like many others -- had a stressful year in 2020.
After receiving generosity in her time of need, Metro Ministries volunteer gives back
Tonia Reed is a volunteer leader at Metropolitan Ministries. When she is not at the non-profit, she's leading a life of protecting others as a firefighter at Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek fire department.
Metropolitan Ministries gives 'hope' by making emergency food boxes for families in need
With the recent opening of the Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent, the need is great for both donations and volunteers. For one volunteer, she made it her life to give hope. She is a volunteer leader who has helped make some of the 109,000 food boxes that have been distributed over the past two years. Each box serves a family of four.
Bay Area veteran fighting new battle: Hunger at home
Feeding Tampa Bay is trying to end hunger in the region, but it's volunteers like Antoine Everett that help push those efforts and inspire others.
Feeding Tampa Bay volunteer trying to fill stomachs, feed souls
Feeding Tampa Bay is trying to end hunger in the region, but it's volunteers like Antoine Everett that help push those efforts and inspire others.
How ‘Pig Jig’ started: High school classmates hosted backyard BBQ to help friend with kidney disease
'Pig Jig' started with about a 100 people in someone's backyard -- all to help a fellow high school classmate.
The history of the annual Tampa Pig Jig
The Pig Jig is a yearly staple that has humble beginnings. The annual BBQ bash started with high school classmates who wanted to help a friend.
Punts for Pups: Bucs player, Packers fan team up to unite veterans with shelter dogs
A Packers fan and a Tampa Bay Buc are helping veterans find the right shelter dog to fit their needs.