Hometown Hero: Fighting Parkinson's with boxing
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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: YMCA?s Camp Coast
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Summer break may be over but the lessons learned at YMCA?s Camp Coast will likely last a lifetime.

Hometown Hero: 'Cat Whisperer'
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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.

'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.

Tampa Bay woman opens up about past eating disorder

Iris Ruth Pastor has a wonderful life. She has five children and six grandkids. She’s a published author and public speaker. To most people, Iris has it all. 

Local mom fosters more than 100 children in nearly 20 years

Kind, loving, and compassionate – those are just some of the words Kim Hernandez's children use to describe their mom.

Hometown Heroes: Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Friends from all across Tampa Bay are gathering at Cotanchobee Park  Saturday for the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk.

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.

Hometown Heroes: Volunteer dedicates decades to Humane Society

There's no shortage of love at the Humane Society of Pinellas, thanks to Jan Williams' kind heart and 21 years of service.

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.