Running group combines litter pickup with jogging, aka Plogging
For more than a year, a group of runners has been breaking a sweat to keep the Bay Area beautiful. The dirty workout combines exercise with cleaning up the neighborhood.
5-year-old survivor selling lemonade in St. Pete to help other kids fight cancer
A little girl in St. Petersburg is fighting back against childhood cancer. The 5-year-old is a survivor of the horrible disease and now she wants to help other kids who are battling.
South Tampa elementary principal retires, leaving legacy of leadership
Friday was emotional for teachers and students at Grady Elementary School in Tampa. After decades of teaching, and even attending school at Grady, Principal Kris Dosal said her final goodbyes before entering retirement.
Daughter of farmworkers becomes class valedictorian at Polk County school
Brenda Alvarez-Lagunas just made a meteoric jump: She went from being the daughter of farmworkers to becoming the number-one student in the class of 2019 at Mulberry High School.
Injured pelican wandering in Skyway Bridge traffic rescued by troopers
An injured pelican was stuck on the top of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge – until troopers swooped in to help.
Sweet idea: St. Pete man gives away free ice cream to raise money for charity
Chocolate, vanilla, or swirl? People in St. Petersburg were offered free ice cream in celebration of Jon Boyd's 26th birthday. The St. Pete resident threw a city-wide birthday party for himself to raise awareness for a special cause.
Sent to war before graduation, 95-year-old finally wears cap and gown
For four years, high school students work, study, and make the grade so they can walk across the stage at graduation. For one Hillsborough County man, it took a bit longer; 76 years to be exact. But this year, 95-year-old Joe Perricone finally wears his cap and gown.
Army recruit gets early graduation ceremony at Bartow High School
Bartow High held an early graduation ceremony for Eford because he is going into the U.S. Army the day before his class walks next week.
'Hannah's Shoebox' offers perfect fit to pre-teen girls with larger shoe sizes
Finding the right pair of shoes is a challenge for 9-year-old Saniya Gauthier, but a Tampa mother came up with a solution for girls like her. Colette Glover-Hannah created "Hannah's Shoebox," which caters to "tween" girls who wear larger shoe sizes.
Veteran, 87, honored at his Publix job for Armed Forces Day
One Korean War veteran was recently surprised with a celebration in honor of his military service at the Florida Publix, a surprise that he described as “one of the best days” of his life.
Bucs host Junior Field Day for hundreds of Bay area students
Growing up, Bucs cornerback Jordan Whitehead remembers how cool it was to be face-to-face with NFL players he looked up to.
Largo woman launches fitness program for those with special needs
As a physical therapy assistant and type 1 diabetic, Tina Tallman knows the importance of taking care of yourself.
Before Amalie Arena, Lightning's anthem singer called the Air Force her home
Music has always been a part of Sonya Bryson-Kirksy’s life. She loves to sing her favorite song: Billy Holiday’s Summertime.
Columbia Restaurant's nearly 100-year-old grand piano restored to former glory
Music brought Cesar and Adela Gonzmart together. At 21, he was a violin soloist with the Havana Symphony; she was a Julliard graduate and concert pianist.
A good cause: Deputy shaves moustache for first time in decades
When you've had something all your life, you may not want to part with it. But this week, a local law enforcement officer did it for a charity he loves.
Students get free children's books from vending machine at Hillsborough elementary school
This is one vending machine you'll want your kids to use!
'Seeds of Faith' feed the hungry with community garden
Nestled behind the Bay Life Church, there are 80 beds that grow everything from collards to cucumbers.
16-year-old boy is the youngest graduate in USF history
According to test scores, Drew Falkowitz is a genius. But it's not a label he uses.
Girl with cancer takes a break from reality with magical -- but temporary -- tattoo session
Cancer can take away precious time and loved ones from a patient and their family, but there are ways to brighten up a child’s day. Sometimes it's in the most unlikely places, like a tattoo parlor.
Lost musical arrangements bring Tampa family together
Musical arrangements, lost for more than a half century, are bringing a Tampa family together.