5-year-old boy with rare form of muscular dystrophy becomes Pinellas Park firefighter
A five-year-old boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy had his dream of becoming a firefighter come true thanks to the Pinellas Park Fire Department.
Tampa boy, a partial-hand amputee, throws first pitch at Tampa Bay Rays game
Baseball dreams came true Wednesday night for Landon Marazon, a 10-year-old who lost part of his hand in an ATV accident. He got to throw out the first pitch at Wednesday night's Tampa Bay Rays Game against the New York Yankees.
Meet Pinellas Park's newest firefighter
Five-year-old Gabe has a very rare form of muscular dystrophy, but just like many other boys his age, he dreams of becoming a firefighter. Friday, the Pinellas Park crew made Gabe?s dream come true, inducting him as a firefighter and presenting him with a key to the city.
Community packs over a hundred care packages for military
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Seminole Friday night to pack over 100 care packages for our military, and they will send a box to a local firefighter currently deployed in Iraq.
HART bus driver shows kindness beyond driver's seat
Sometimes the smallest gesture can make a world of difference, as a HART bus driver recently found out.
Tampa breweries are 'brewing funds' to find a cure for childhood cancer
Breweries like Cigar City Brewing Company and Brew Bus Brewing are all about dedication, devotion and, most importantly, community.
Riverview mother and son spend free time giving diapers to families
A Riverview mom and her little masked hero are driving the streets of Hillsborough County, looking for citizens in need of help. Kathryn Lemery Santos and her son aren't fighting crime. Instead, they're lifting spirits and spreading goodwill, one diaper change at a time.
Wounded veterans get back in the game with adaptive gaming controllers
Wounded veterans are getting help from a new type of therapy, courtesy of the Veterans Administration and Microsoft’s video game console Xbox.
Human chain helps 'lost' dolphins escape from St. Pete canal
A dolphin pod was in need of directions in St. Petersburg, and with the help of a human chain, they made it safely out of a canal Tuesday morning, wildlife officials say.
TPD officer serving in Iraq promoted to lieutenant via Skype
A Tampa police officer currently on deployment with the U.S. Army in Iraq received an honor back at home Monday: A big promotion.
Manatee County deputies to be armed with teddy bears, thanks to donation
A big donation will help children in distress.
Lightning strikes back -- with kindness
The Tampa Bay Lightning spent Tuesday out in the community doing a number of good deeds, or “random strikes of kindness,” as the team called it.
For the first time, three veteran brothers will go on an Honor Flight
Approximately 70 veterans departed for Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning for a day of sight-seeing, and memory-making for the 39th Honor Flight at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
Anyone who wants a bike can have one at Unwholly Bikes
You could walk out of Lakeland’s newest bike shop with a bicycle that you didn’t pay a dime for, at least not with cash or credit.
Video: Kind stranger named, 'Moses' returns wallet found in Tampa driveway
A Tampa homeowner is grateful for a stranger who found a wallet in the driveway, and took the time to return it.
Two Bradenton women graduate at the top of their fire academy class
Stepping foot in a firehouse has become second nature for Elizabeth Alvarez and Madeline Coiner.
Polk County kindergartner saves unconscious substitute teacher
For many kids, their teachers are their first heroes.
Lakeland tattoo shop, teachers spruce up school's bathroom walls with positive artwork
There is some upbeat artwork in the bathroom walls of a Polk County elementary school, and it was all done by a nearby tattoo shop and teachers.
Chained for two months, young Kiwi the German Shepherd continues to heal
A German Shepherd pup was chained up for so long that its collar had to be surgically removed. Weeks later, Kiwi, the six-month-old dog, has come a long way.
Bradenton camp gives every kid the chance to ride
The slogan at Dream Oaks Camp in Bradenton contains words to live by.