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.
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.
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.
Woman, given up for adoption 57 years ago, meets siblings in Tampa
On any given day at the airport, there are a lot of "hellos" and "goodbyes."
On any given day at the airport, there are a lot of "hellos" and "goodbyes."
90-year-old woman knits for Polk County cats waiting for forever homes
The Polk County Animal Control is asking for a simple donation item: Yarn.
The Polk County Animal Control is asking for a simple donation item: Yarn.
Rowdies name young cancer survivor as official National Anthem singer
Nerves aside, 12-year-old Marissa Peddie sang the national anthem in front of a sold-out crowd at the Rowdies home opener.
Nerves aside, 12-year-old Marissa Peddie sang the national anthem in front of a sold-out crowd at the Rowdies home opener.
Donations help Tampa teacher buy Easter baskets for 63 fifth-graders
Easter came early for some students at Sheehy Elementary in Tampa.
Easter came early for some students at Sheehy Elementary in Tampa.
Program turns Tampa's veterans into beekeepers
In sprawling fields just north of Tampa, a Bay Area bounty is born. Fruit trees flourish. Vegetables like kale and cabbage break ground and reach to the sky.
In sprawling fields just north of Tampa, a Bay Area bounty is born. Fruit trees flourish. Vegetables like kale and cabbage break ground and reach to the sky.
Beep-beep! Bomb squad assembles special eggs
Easter is just a few weeks away, and that means lots of Easter egg hunts for kids. But those hunts can be impossible for some children.
Easter is just a few weeks away, and that means lots of Easter egg hunts for kids. But those hunts can be impossible for some children.
Florida rock quarry transformed into garden
Spring break and March vacations mean big crowds at beaches and amusement parks across Florida. But for local residents looking for an escape off the beaten path, there's Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, an hour north of Citrus County on the outskirts of Gainesville.
Spring break and March vacations mean big crowds at beaches and amusement parks across Florida. But for local residents looking for an escape off the beaten path, there's Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, an hour north of Citrus County on the outskirts of Gainesville.
Science, social media key ingredients to Datz pastry chef's success
Alicia Wolding has turned the kitchen at Datz into her own creative food lab. Her works of art are displayed and consumed daily.
Alicia Wolding has turned the kitchen at Datz into her own creative food lab. Her works of art are displayed and consumed daily.
Dough Nation employee finds sweet spot after rough past
There is something sweet is in the air in downtown Tampa. It's called Dough Nation, and the employees are even sweeter.
There is something sweet is in the air in downtown Tampa. It's called Dough Nation, and the employees are even sweeter.
Kids get boxing, life lessons thanks to Tampa police
Dozens of kids were boxing up a storm inside Powerhouse Gym in Tampa Monday evening.
Dozens of kids were boxing up a storm inside Powerhouse Gym in Tampa Monday evening.
'Spirit' the therapy unicorn spreads joy to those who need it
A sneaker-sporting, bow-wearing unicorn trotting through the halls of Manor Care Health Services in Tampa is not something you see every day.
A sneaker-sporting, bow-wearing unicorn trotting through the halls of Manor Care Health Services in Tampa is not something you see every day.
Glassblowing offers PTSD relief for veterans
Cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans continue to rise in the U.S. With thousands more being deployed to the Middle East, health officials fear they will not see a decrease in those numbers.
Cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans continue to rise in the U.S. With thousands more being deployed to the Middle East, health officials fear they will not see a decrease in those numbers.
Former Gator star helps kids of Puerto Rico rebound from hurricane
It's been five months since Hurricane Maria ravaged the island of Puerto Rico. As of today, there are still 400,000 customers without power. The relief efforts have been slow to reach those in need, and there is still a need for help.
It's been five months since Hurricane Maria ravaged the island of Puerto Rico. As of today, there are still 400,000 customers without power. The relief efforts have been slow to reach those in need, and there is still a need for help.
WATCH: Busch Gardens' employee proposed to girlfriend
The most entertaining part of a Busch Gardens performance when an employee became engaged.
The most entertaining part of a Busch Gardens performance when an employee became engaged.
Community pays $31,000 for pig after girl loses parents
When community members in Highlands County heard there was a middle-schooler who lost both her parents, they wanted to do something to help.
When community members in Highlands County heard there was a middle-schooler who lost both her parents, they wanted to do something to help.
RVR Horse Rescue 'pays it forward' to help Puerto Rico
RVR Horse Rescue experienced its own struggles after Hurricane Irma, but thanks to the community they recovered, and decided to pay it forward to the Puerto Rico horses impacted by Hurricane Maria.
RVR Horse Rescue experienced its own struggles after Hurricane Irma, but thanks to the community they recovered, and decided to pay it forward to the Puerto Rico horses impacted by Hurricane Maria.