Clearwater woman connects with community by leaving inspirational rocks throughout the city
Walkers enjoying the public parks and trails in Clearwater have been discovering some specials treasures along the pathways.
After COVID-19 delay, lunch date leads to life-saving kidney transplant
Debra Palmer needs a kidney transplant. At the other end of her table recently, Debbie Lundberg was willing to donate hers.
Tampa rapper makes video for kids to promote summer reading
The Juvenile Welfare Board is looking for new ways to reach out to kids about the benefits of reading during the summer. So they teamed up with Tampa Bay rapper Corey Thornton to make a music video that shows kids having fun reading and working with their parents while they learn.
Students with autism learn lessons while performing ‘Hamilton’ virtually
For the past couple of years, the musical 'Hamilton' has taken the world by storm. Bay Area teacher Liisa DiTarando was looking for a way to help her autistic students to come out of their shell when she realized Hamilton was the perfect way to reach them.
Soundwaves become ‘lovewaves’ as Bay Area couple turns personal voice recordings into works of art
A Bay Area couple uses the soundwaves of personal messages customers send them and print them out as works of art.
Cost of laundry weighs heavy on families during pandemic
The Laundry Project usually does a couple of free laundry events a year, but during the pandemic, they've done 42 in the last 15 weeks. Now they need help keeping up with the demand.
Signs remind Polk first responders that they are appreciated
Polk Fire Rescue just got a special thank-you. Aaron Hall and his mom Tanya delivered 48 signs to fire stations across the county that thank firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs for what they do every day.
Metropolitan Ministries raises over a million dollars to help families during pandemic
Metropolitan Ministries is on a mission to help families stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic -- and, so far, the non-profit has raise $1.5 million in donations for relief.
Lakeland retirement community receives overwhelming response to pen pal request
A Lakeland retirement community is receiving more than 400 cards, letters and presents a day after putting out a call for pen pals.
Disabled veterans dive to clean Pinellas County underwater war memorial
Disabled veterans from Arizona traveled to Clearwater, Florida, on June 17 to help clean an underwater war memorial.
Lightning's Community Heroes Program no longer on ice
Since 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny have been honoring outstanding community heroes during every home game and rewarding them with $50,000 checks. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the program was put on hold, but even with millions in lost revenues from no games, the Viniks’ generosity is flourishing.
Pastor gifted ice cream truck for birthday shares sweet treats with community
A pastor received an ice cream truck for the day for his 73rd birthday and he took it through the streets of St. Petersburg, handing out sweet treats to the community.
Get back to nature at a Hillsborough County park
If getting outdoors is your thing, or if basking in the green spaces of natural Florida appeals to you, then Hillsborough County's Parks and Recreation Department has more options for you than ever.
Step back in time at ZooTampa’s Dino's Alive exhibit
Now that you can escape the quarantined isolation from the past three months, every experience can seem new again, even if it's 65 million years old.
Wesley Chapel teen creates cultural awareness clothing company
Wesley Chapel teenager Janiah Hinds is the founder of Slay It Proud. It's an education and apparel company promoting cultural awareness and celebrating black pride.
Seminole Heights store creates free food pantry for pets
During the coronavirus pandemic, the country has seen a resurgence of support for local businesses, many of which are struggling to stay alive.
Hopeful messages fill new sculpture at Harvest Hope Park
A new piece of artwork was erected in north Tampa Monday, bringing a message of hope with it.
Troopers deliver baby girl on downtown Tampa street
Florida Highway Patrol troopers helped bring a baby girl into the world on the streets of downtown Tampa Friday.
Manatee High class ring returned 52 years after being stolen from locker
Allan Ackles' 1968 class ring was stolen from his locker. 50 years later, Moody Johnson found it in a field. Now the ring is back with its rightful owner.
Community parade celebrates Manatee County WWII vet on his 100th birthday
The honking of horns and the rumble of motorcycles filled the front of Bill Cheesman's Manatee County home.