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Extraordinary Ordinaries

Walter Allen tells stories of everyday people doing amazing things in the Tampa Bay Area.

Forced into partial paralysis, Justice thrives as therapy dog
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Forced into partial paralysis, Justice thrives as therapy dog

November 21, 2019 5:00am EST
With ice in her veins and hockey in her blood, female Zamboni operator is breaking barriers

With ice in her veins and hockey in her blood, female Zamboni operator is breaking barriers

As an ice operations technician, Ali Murdock loves working for the Tampa Bay Lightning – and she better considering game days are long work days. 

November 14, 2019 12:03pm EST
One of two female Zamboni operators in the NHL work for the Lightning
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One of two female Zamboni operators in the NHL work for the Lightning

November 14, 2019 7:00am EST
Two moms launched 'Pediatric Cancer Foundation' 28 years ago. Today, they’ve raised millions for research.

Two moms launched 'Pediatric Cancer Foundation' 28 years ago. Today, they’ve raised millions for research.

Close to 30 years ago, Lindsay Helms' cancer went into remission, and her mom found a new mission. She helped start the ‘Pediatric Cancer Foundation, which is now the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The goal is to fund research to eliminate childhood cancer.

November 8, 2019 1:26pm EST
Moms team up to battle pediatric cancer
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Moms team up to battle pediatric cancer

November 7, 2019 12:00pm EST
Tampa man biked 3,450 miles cross-country in memory of late wife who died from Crohn's disease

Tampa man biked 3,450 miles cross-country in memory of late wife who died from Crohn's disease

After more than 200 hours, Michael Hoogsteden completed his journey across the country on his bike in memory of his late wife, Wendy.

October 31, 2019 8:59am EDT
Local fashion designer with Down syndrome creates custom jewelry

Local fashion designer with Down syndrome creates custom jewelry

A young woman with Down syndrome has taken her creative business to the next level. 

October 17, 2019 11:31am EDT
Extraordinary Ordinaries: 'Sparkles by Maxine'
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Extraordinary Ordinaries: 'Sparkles by Maxine'

October 17, 2019 9:00am EDT
‘Clay in God's hands': Plant City pastor with Parkinson's masters pottery

‘Clay in God's hands': Plant City pastor with Parkinson's masters pottery

A pastor in Plant City has taken up the art of pottery, and in the meantime, molding his life. It's a hobby that takes some of the steadiest of palms, but as a man with Parkinson's, he has mastered it.

October 10, 2019 12:14pm EDT
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Pottery with Parkinson's
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Extraordinary Ordinaries: Pottery with Parkinson's

October 10, 2019 7:00am EDT
Young girl's patriotic mission is to make sure no Armed Forces members are left behind

Young girl's patriotic mission is to make sure no Armed Forces members are left behind

A local organization's mission and operation is making sure those in the military know that they matter.

October 3, 2019 11:28am EDT
After losing his friend, teen helps pediatric patients, families find relief through fishing

After losing his friend, teen helps pediatric patients, families find relief through fishing

It's said that a bad day fishing is better than a great day working.

September 26, 2019 1:18pm EDT
Extraordinary Ordinary: Angling for Relief
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Extraordinary Ordinary: Angling for Relief

September 26, 2019 7:00am EDT
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Cigar City & Brew Bus
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Extraordinary Ordinaries: Cigar City & Brew Bus

September 19, 2019 12:00pm EDT
Regret drives wheelchair-bound veteran to fly

Regret drives wheelchair-bound veteran to fly

Alex Dillmann is very devoted to going to I-Fly, the indoor skydiving simulator in Brandon. If you ask him, he's not just having fun, he's training.

September 5, 2019 1:39pm EDT
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Veteran learns to skydive
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Extraordinary Ordinaries: Veteran learns to skydive

September 5, 2019 12:00pm EDT
Florida beachwear company features model with Down syndrome for the first time

Florida beachwear company features model with Down syndrome for the first time

Marketing campaigns don't always showcase "the real" and instead, focus on ideal images we're supposed to chase.  But one company is using a different method and hoping everyone else will follow their lead by being more inclusive.

August 22, 2019 12:43pm EDT
Extraordinary Ordinary: Ethan Holt
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Extraordinary Ordinary: Ethan Holt

August 15, 2019 12:00pm EDT
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Landon Marazon
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Extraordinary Ordinaries: Landon Marazon

August 8, 2019 12:00pm EDT
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Mission BBQ anthem
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Extraordinary Ordinaries: Mission BBQ anthem

August 1, 2019 12:00pm EDT
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