Small Plant City church makes big impact on Strawberry Festival workers
Liberty Southern Baptist Church is a small church with a big mission to feed those working at the Plant City Strawberry Festival.
University Area photography project hopes to spark conversations to create social change
Residents in the University Area of Tampa, which is near USF, are embarking on a photography project to bring positive change to their community.
Beer breakfast benefits Bay Area charities
A Bay Area charity that provides essentials for families in need is getting a ‘breakfast’ boost.
Bay Area credit union helps pet parents make ends meet
A pet food drive has hearts warming and tails wagging across the Bay Area.
Pinellas County mentorship program is changing the lives of young girls
Young girls, at Girls Inc. Pinellas can barely contain their excitement about their science project. The girls' non-profit after-school program is a national organization that's been around for over 60 years.
Tampa auto repair shop wants to pump the brakes on hunger
Customers at a Tampa auto repair shop are reaping the benefits of giving back to the community.
'Bam! STEAM Fest’ takes learning out of the classroom for Pinellas County students
During ‘Bam! STEAM Fest’ at the Mahaffey Theater, hundreds of students step into a day filled with fun and learning.
Sun City Swim Dancers make a splash by proving age is just a number
An all-women senior citizen synchronized swimming team is making waves in Sun City.
Bay Area teacher has been beacon of hope and change for his students for nearly 40 years
A man who rose from the segregated south and saw his family struggle for rights, channeled those life lessons into teaching, empowering his students to realize their full potential.
Century-old Tarpon Springs boat tour is a family affair
In the heart of Tarpon Springs, where the river meets the sea, a tradition as old as the town itself is thriving.
Plant City food bank hopes to triple its capacity with $5 million project
Not knowing where your next meal is coming from is a stressful reality for many Bay Area residents, but a Plant City food bank is easing the burden for those in need in Plant City.
Lakeland mom writes children's book that highlights African culture and history
A stay-at-home mom wanted to know more about her heritage, so she traveled to Ghana. When she came home, she wrote a children's book about what she discovered.
'I think I was born to paint': Tampa artist creates impactful pieces
Ya La'Ford's home studio is where her creative juices flow freely from her hands.
Lakeland school combines education with farming: ‘They get to experience nature’
Two Bay Area educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students.
Crystal River non-profit helps law enforcement agencies train K-9's
When law enforcement agencies need to track someone down, whether it’s a victim or a suspect, they call on their K-9 units.
Near-death experience inspires Bay Area man to share faith and food with the homeless
Kenny Williams and his friends are on a mission to feed the homeless and share their faith one hot dog at a time.
101-year-old Bay Area Buffalo Soldier continues inspiring others decades after almost losing life in WWII
A Bay Area veteran who fought in WWII as a Buffalo Soldier and spent time as a Rikers Island corrections officer has no intention of slowing down any time soon.
Tarpon Springs man shares family tradition for crafting diving helmets
Prepare to meet a local legend in Tarpon Springs! A man whose hands possess a talent admired worldwide.
Job coach at LiFT University helps young adults with disabilities become more independent
LiFT University in Clearwater teaches young adults with learning disabilities life skills so that they can become independent.
Big Brothers Big Sisters organization creates friendship between mentor and mentee
Eight years ago, Chris Bauders and James Grace forged a strong bond through Big Brothers Big Sisters.