Tampa man's resilience fuels hope for those living with MS
On his patio-turned-gym in New Tampa, Brad Romp works his muscles; bicep curls, chest presses, and squats.
Spirit of the Season: Featured charities
This season, we're focusing on a wide variety of Tampa Bay area charities that make a difference in our community. Here's where you can learn more about each charity and how you can help.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
USPS' 'Operation Santa' allows you to help buy holiday gifts for children in need
The U.S. Postal Service is getting into the holiday spirit with "Operation Santa."
Battling back against MS
Imagine waking up one day to find your left arm is dead weight. Or your feet won’t move when your brain tells them to. At age 44, Brad Romp was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or MS. After wrapping his mind around the fact that his body was now at war with itself, he chose to use his body to fight back. Fourteen years later, he’s an inspiration to the one million Americans living with the illness as he works tirelessly to push for a cure.
Boy sews stockings for every kid in school
Hunter Asbury is making his dream come. The 8-year-old and his family are sewing 800 Christmas stockings for every student at Hernando Elementary School in Inverness, Florida.
Affordable care for four-legged friends
Even basic health care for pets can be pricey. That’s where the Pet Pal Veterinary Clinic comes in. Their mission is to provide the best care they can to as many people as they can – all while trying to keep the cost affordable. They also fund a shelter with a special place for pit mixes.
Once again, thankful for 'Thanksmas'
This holiday season, thousands of the Bay Area’s less fortunate will get hot ‘Thanksmas’ meals thanks to Joe Maddon’s Respect 90 Foundation. The former Rays and new Angels manager returns every year to help serve at these signature events.
People who are struggling know they have a friend in Metropolitan Ministries
'Hope with Dignity' is the mission of Metropolitan Ministries. Staff and volunteers find practical and innovative solutions to break the cycle of poverty, helping thousands of people around the Tampa Bay area every month.