Tampa pizza shops pays it forward with free Thanksgiving meals
Steve's Pizza on N. Himes Ave. in Carrollwood took a break from dough, and took on turkey. They offered free Thanksgiving meals, complete with turkey, stuffing, bread and vegetables.
Veterans get free Thanksgiving dinners, with a side of gratitude
"We want our fellow service members to know we have their back. We still live by the mantra that that we never leave a service member behind," one volunteer explained.
50 foster children adopted by 30 families during celebration in Tampa
Typically adoption finalization takes place during a special court hearing, but on Saturday 50 foster children celebrated being legally adopted during a drive-thru celebration.
Bradenton mechanic surprises widow with new car
A Bradenton area mechanic righted a wrong after helping a woman through a stressful used car buying experience.
Woman says blood donation center employee is her 'hero' for saving her life
A phlebotomist in Florida saved an Air Force veteran from possible death when, during a platelet donation, she discovered the donor's high blood pressure.
FHP: 2 Good Samaritans pulled injured driver from fiery tractor-trailer crash
A 40-year-old man suffered critical injuries Friday morning after the tractor-trailer he was driving crashed in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Mobile cooking school offers alternative options for parents
Fit Kids Cooking brings cooking lessons to the community.
St. Petersburg barber cutting away at youth literacy problem
Central Station Barbershop & Grooming owner Antonio Brown offers children free books and haircuts every Wednesday.
Ten-year-old triplets try to raise $10,000 in 10 days to buy foster children Christmas presents
Young actresses Tierney, Miley and Lily-Rose Smith are trying to raise $10,000 by their 10th birthday on Oct. 23 for the Christmas for Fosters program.
Rays superfan with Down syndrome gets surprise trip to World Series
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
Junior varsity volleyball quad wins district title for quarantined varsity team
Steinbrenner High School's junior varsity volleyball team was the toast of the school Friday after stepping in for a quarantined varsity team and winning the district championship.
Dolphins Winter and Hope celebrate birthdays at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Two local celebrities celebrated their birthdays this weekend. Winter and Hope, the Dolphin Tale stars living at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, were spoiled with gifts and cards from visitors all over the U.S.
Idlewild Baptist Church gives away 4,000 boxes of groceries to nurture body, soul
Idlewild Baptist Church has made it their mission to make sure their community doesn't go hungry.
Tampa man's quest to beat type 2 diabetes becomes mission to help cure pediatric cancer
A Tampa man started a quest to beat his type two diabetes by hopping on his bike. He lost 80 pounds but he also found a new call to action that could help save the lives of children fighting cancer.
Bay Area businesses donate new roof to foster family in need
When a family of 18 was in need of a new roof, Man Up Tampa Bay stepped in to help.
Hugging station reunites loved ones at Alpharetta assisted living facility
An assisted living home in Alpharetta, Georgia recently introduced "hugging stations" at their facility to help residents who may be separated from loved ones due to the pandemic.
Beaming barista gets $2,000 tip, thanks to 'Venmo Challenge'
A New Port Richey barista just got a tip of more than $2,000, thanks to people all over the world. It’s part of a new social media trend called the "Venmo Challenge” that has finally reached the Bay Area.
Venice hopes 'positivity walls' will build a better community
Outside the Sky Family YMCA in Venice, colorful tags hang from a lattice wall. Each carries a powerful message.
Young cancer survivor gives puppy to Bradenton child who completed chemotherapy for brain tumor
A 6-year-old presented a puppy to a 4-year-old who is battling brain cancer.
Pinellas mom gets extra surprise on Habitat for Humanity move-in day
A mother of six now has a new home to raise her family in thanks to Habitat for Humanity and former Buccaneers star Warrick Dunn.