Veteran's widow grateful for new roof
The widow of a U.S. Navy veteran has a new roof over her head and she didn't have to pay a cent.
Wimauma school gets interactive learning space thanks to donation from teacher's alma mater
Students at Reddick Elementary School are taking a hands-on approach to learning. It’s thanks to a new, interactive play space.
Thanks to firefighters' generosity, Clearwater boy gets outside for first time in years
Sean Findley is 12 years old and suffers from a terminal illness. He had no way of getting in and out of his house -- until some Clearwater firefighters stepped in.
Big Fat Tip pays generosity forward for service industry workers
Last Friday seemed like just another day for Cathy Mayfield. Her morning was routine, serving breakfast and coffee at The Egg Station in South Lakeland.
Former Pinellas teacher's estate funds sensory playground for special needs students
Kids with special needs get to experience the joy of a day at the playground thanks to a generous gift from a longtime teacher in Pinellas County.
Longwood officers pay for Tampa woman's ride home after getting lost going to salon
The woman had been driving around for 10 hours after leaving her home in Tampa -- and ending up in Longwood!
‘Lap of Love’ veterinarians offer in-home euthanasia to give a final farewell in a place of comfort
The worst thing about our dogs and cats is that they don’t live nearly as long as we’d want, wish, or hope for. There is a local organization that can step in when that time comes and make it the most peaceful and loving process all from your lap.
Students, city team up to restore Sarasota's first African-American cemetery
JROTC students spent two years cleaning the area's first African-American cemetery while the City of Sarasota bought new tombstones and vault coverings.
The new employee break room at Wish Farms is a treehouse
A treehouse is being built alongside Interstate 4 in Plant City, but this childhood dream isn't for kids.
Couple proves it's never too late for love
Senior couples at the Town ‘N Country Senior Center danced the day away during a special Valentine’s dance Thursday.
This Clearwater couple got married less than a month after the first date – 16 years later, they’re still in love
Vickie and Mike Santullo's relationship is the epitome of a whirlwind romance. The lovebirds recently celebrated 16 years as husband and wife.
CPR instructor saved during cardiac arrest by lifeguards he trained
It's the job of a lifeguard to save the life of a swimmer in distress, but five Clearwater lifeguards are being honored by the American Red Cross for saving the one person they thought was invincible in the water.
Pinellas Marine celebrates 95th birthday with a surprise party
Dozens gathered Monday morning at a Bob Evans restaurant in Clearwater to surprise a special hero for his birthday.
Pasco County dentist provides cleanings, fillings and extractions for free on Friday
On Friday, patients were up early and waiting at Monticciolo Family & Sedation Dentistry in New Port Richey to receive dental care at no cost. Hundreds were there, and the line wrapped around the building.
Pinellas County 21-year-old celebrates 21 years of treatment for rare disease
He has been battling a rare disorder for 21-years, visiting the hospital every three-weeks for life-saving treatments.
New exhibit allows visually impaired to experience the beauty of art
A new kind of art exhibit in Pinellas County isn’t just a treat for the eyes.
Adoptable dogs pictured on Motorworks Brewing lager cans
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.
One year after kidney transplant, 9-year-old auctions prize-winning swine at Manatee County Fair
One year ago, an 8-year-old Manatee County boy named Larry was getting ready to have a kidney transplant. But the kidney was just a hurdle he had to jump on his way to his first real test in life: raising a pig to enter in the Swine Live Auction at the Manatee County Fair.
Service dog donated to help Manatee County first responders manage stress
With four paws and a wagging tail, Rucker has become the newest member of Manatee County's first responder family.
Lightning fan gets up-close look at game before he loses his sight
At just 8 years old, North Port's Mark Shymanski is losing his sight, but he really wants to be a hockey player, so his teacher submitted him for a special program that helped him reach his goal.