Hometown Hero: Fighting Parkinson's with boxing

The athletes at Rock Steady Boxing in Largo are fighting to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. The workout helps improve skills people with Parkinson's suffer from most, like balance, speed and strength.

Hometown Hero: 'Cat Whisperer'

It?s kitty city at the Humane Society of Pinellas County. Dozens of cats waiting for their forever home, and each one has their own story.

Hometown Heroes: Photographer helps Tampa's adoptable dogs

Adam Goldberg has a very special gift. Not only is he a talented photographer; he's also fluent in the language of dog. He barks, makes Chewbacca noises, anything to get the attention of his furry models.

Her mission: Ensuring care, respect for the elderly

Joan Rixom shakes the hand of each person she meets at Canterbury Tower. She's a certified ombudsman, an advocate for the health, safety, and rights of residents in long-term care facilities.