Much-anticipated park helps connect, improve University Area
After four years of planning and hard work, Harvest Hope Park in the University Area is officially open. It's complete with sports fields, a community garden, and even a pond where residents can fish.
Over the years, Southeastern Guide Dogs has improved the lives of thousands
Southeastern Guide Dogs first launched in 1982 in Apollo Beach. A few years later, they moved to Palmetto. Today, Southeastern Guide Dogs has graduated more than 3,100 guide dogs and service dog teams.
Dream wedding donated to couple so grandfather could attend
A St. Pete couple’s dream wedding was made possible – at the last minute – thanks to complete strangers.
Singing sanitation worker takes the stage after sundown
Tron Montgomery starts his job collecting garbage at 4:30 a.m. and at night he's lighting up the stage.
Happiness: Man on a mission to spread good vibes in Pinellas County
Gary has seen a lot of low points in life. He battled PTSD and lost his son to suicide. Now, he's doing what he can to spread happiness throughout his Pinellas County community.
Venice men honored for saving woman from sinking car
Two strangers were brought together by fate.
Habitat for Humanity 'raising the roof' for veteran and his brother
Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough County volunteers 'raised the roof' on a new home for US Air Force veteran Vincent Smith, and his brother.
17 families welcome new members on Adoption Day in Pasco County
Twenty children in Pasco County officially became permanent members of homes and families Friday during an Adoption Day ceremony.
Just in time for Veterans Day, Tampa second-grader gets surprise
Second-grader Coral Pena got the surprise of a lifetime on Friday when her father, an active-duty Army service member, unexpectedly appeared at her school after more than a year away from home.
Photographer offers free sessions to families with a child fighting a life-threatening illness
A photo shoot with a baby in a hospital room isn't always a happy occasion for photographer Sherry Kendrick -- but on this day, it is.
Fox Nation Patriot Awards, held in St. Pete, honors everyday heroes
The FOX Nation Patriot Awards was held at St. Petersburg's Mahaffey Theater, honoring veterans, first responders, and everyday people who make a difference in their communities -- including one of Tampa's finest.
SWAT officers surprise boy hit by truck on Halloween
Dominick dressed up as a SWAT officer for Halloween, but while he was trick-or-treating, he was hit by a truck and had to be hospitalized for several days. When Pasco SWAT officers heard his story, they knew just the way to cheer him up.
Hyde Park VFW gets much-needed facelift from Habitat for Humanity volunteers
'Serving those who served' is the slogan for Habit for Humanity's veterans initiative. That mantra was on full display Wednesday morning as the nonprofit teamed up with volunteers from MacDill Air Force Base to make much-needed improvements to Hyde Park's VFW post.
Nurses sew sterile surgical wrap into sleeping bags for homeless
They call it blue wrap - the sterile, cloth-like covering for surgical and other hospital equipment.
Dream come true: Pinellas boy with tuberous sclerosis visits Disneyland, 'Mickey's Summer House'
Ryan Lilly lives at his home in Pinellas County, but his heart is always at, what he calls, the ‘Mouse House.’ He has visited Disney World, but has always dreamed of visiting what he calls “Mickey’s Summer House” in California.
Watch: Trick-or-treater puts candy in empty bowl outside Lakeland home
Parents encourage their kids to be polite while trick-or-treating on Halloween, but the parents of one Lakeland child can be proud of her considerate nature.
Polk County baby featured on national spina bifida billboards
She's just over a year old and already making a difference. Little Ava Reyes of Polk County was diagnosed with spina bifida before she was born.
Museum uses art to engage Alzheimer's, dementia patients
The Tampa Museum of Art is hosting special tours focused on mental health. The sights become medicine for the mind and therapy for the imagination.
Parrish Fire District donates truck to Caribbean Fire Rescue in Bahamas
The truck that sits in front of the Parrish Fire District's first home is a symbol of hard work. The district was formed by volunteers more than 30 years ago. Since then, it's operation has been a true community effort.