Senior kitties relax through their golden years at Cat's Cradle in Lutz
It's a cat's paradise and it's designed for the more senior members of the feline family. It's the Cat's Cradle Sanctuary in Lutz, run by a special couple who live for rescuing kitties of all kinds.
Electricity restored for elderly woman after Largo first responders pay the bill
An elderly resident in Largo was living without any electricity for the past month. When first responders found out, they immediately decided to change that.
Broward Elementary students greeted by dads on first day of school
Students at Broward Elementary in Tampa had a very special welcome for their first day of school, as fathers lined up to cheer them on.
Bradenton couple helps thousands of animals yearly
Shuffleboard? Canasta? A trip to the mall for shopping and lunch? Not for Ed and Gail Straight.
Pasco firefighters finish lawn work for family after husband's heart attack
Pasco County first responders stepped out of their daily duties to help a local family finish their landscaping at a time when they needed it.
Stars and stripes spruce up Pinellas Trail thanks to Dunedin VFW post
You might expect flags in front of the VFW post in Dunedin, but you might be surprised by what's out back. A giant 95-foot-long mural of honor was dedicated on the wall of the VFW facing the Pinellas Trail.
Boy 'like a king in heaven' thanks to TPD bike donation
A little boy experienced the joy of a new bike for the very first time Friday, thanks to the Tampa Police Department.
'No complaints' from Largo woman on her 107th birthday
Antonietta Montin has had a lot of birthday parties. This one is her 107th. She was born May 29, 1911. There were only 46 states back then. No television. And very few cars.
Unexpected airport arrival: Dog gives birth at Tampa International
It’s not exactly airmail, but a very special delivery just wrapped up at Tampa International Airport. A passenger’s service dog gave birth to eight puppies in the middle of the concourse.
Blinded raccoon encourages respect for wildlife
Rocket Raccoon in the hit Marvel movie series "Guardians of the Galaxy" is a superhero with super senses of sight, smell, hearing, and touch. In the real world, Trouper the blind raccoon struggles to walk and can't feed himself.
Friendly Fisherman Restaurant manager donates kidney to coworker
Steve Arellano needed a kidney transplant. His coworker was tested and found out she was a match. Now the two will share more than just the company that signs their paychecks.
Service dogs get eye checkups
Service dogs provide help in so many ways: Some dogs provide eyesight, while others provide love and emotional support. Monday, BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Clearwater returned the love, offering eye exams for more than two dozen service dogs.
87-year-old graduates from Frostproof High School
An 87-year-old Korean War veteran is going to be graduating with the class of 2018 at Frostproof High School Friday night.
6-year-old musician juggles Lego, Hot Wheels with piano, drums, ukulele
In a home in Westchase, toys scatter the rooms and a 6-year-old named Jacob Pham can tell you all about them. He talks Hot Wheels, LEGO, and basketballs, but he also talks about a guitar, ukulele, saxophone, and drums -- all musical instruments he can play, and play well.
Four Hillsborough High teens will graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy
Four students from Hillsborough High School will graduate from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis next week.
Students honored for 13 years of perfect attendance
Perfect attendance for the school year is pretty good, but how about 13 years of perfect attendance?
Gaither High graduate, who learned English at age 13, heads to Harvard
For some people, academic success seems to come easily. But for Carlos Garcia Perez, who came to this country from Cuba at the age of 13, his success is even more impressive.
Armwood High graduate finds motivation with her mother, a breast cancer survivor
Kelviyana Walker is about to graduate third in her class at Armwood High School and head to the college of her dreams. "Go Gators!" she said with a beam, laughing a little.
81-year-old will be the oldest graduate in USF's upcoming ceremony
You’re never too young or too old succeed, which is evident as 81-year-old John Voelpel earns his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida.
Racing nurse plans to put winnings to good use
At Moffitt Cancer Center, Oksana Shavaryn-Sharkey helps save lives. When she's not working her day job, she's at the track, racing for them.