Rubber flamingos race to grant life-changing wishes for kids
This Saturday, thousands of adopted rubber flamingos will race down the water at John's Pass in a massive fundraising event, all to benefit local children battling life-threatening illnesses.
Florida veteran celebrates 104th birthday
Spring Hill resident Joe Tokarz celebrates his 104th birthday.
Jesuit High School student launches historical preservation project, honoring 732 veterans at Tampa cemetery
A Jesuit High School teen’s curiosity about a small cemetery on Kennedy Boulevard has sparked a mission to bring history to life.
'People come for a purpose': CASA clothing swap gives clothing new life while helping local organization
With many families struggling, any help counts. In Gulfport, a monthly clothing swap is bringing the community together, offering free clothes and helping CASA, or Community Action Stops Abuse. They provide domestic violence support in Pinellas County.
Clothing swap helping organization
With many families struggling, any help counts. In Gulfport, a monthly clothing swap is bringing the community together, offering free clothes and helping CASA, or Community Action Stops Abuse. They provide domestic violence support in Pinellas County. Mark Wilson reports.
'It's my God assignment:' Founder of GEMS organization helps lead girls, young women toward brighter future
The organization called GEMS, or Girls Empowered Mentally for Success, Inc., helps young women and girls learn entrepreneurship skills and empower them toward a brighter future.
'It's eye opening for them': Tampa school gives back to community with Love Thy Neighbor program
Cambridge Christian School in Tampa is giving back to the community in their own way, teaching fifth and sixth graders about helping their neighbor through the ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ program.
‘Musicians On Call’ brings bedside visits to Tampa
A group of musicians is helping hospital patients heal by bringing the magic of music to their bedside.
The power of healing through music
FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Chief nursing officer at AdventHealth Carrollwood uses breast cancer diagnosis to educate staff
AdventHealth Carollwood's Chief Nursing Officer Jill Mendez is using her experience to help encourage and educate her staff to get their yearly mammograms, something that likely saved her life.
Breast cancer diagnosis used to help others
AdventHealth Carollwood's Chief Nursing Officer Jill Mendez is using her experience to help encourage and educate her staff to get their yearly mammograms, something that likely saved her life. Mark Wilson reports.
Army veteran cleans graves at cemetery
Army veteran Isaac Bailey Jr. has a lofty goal, to clean every single grave at the Brooksville Cemetery. Mark Wilson reports.
Non-profit cleans homes for veterans and cancer patients in honor of founder's brother: 'One less burden'
A woman in St. Petersburg is giving back to her community by making sure veterans, cancer patients, and the elderly have a clean home to live in.
'Love Thy Neighbor' cleans homes for veterans, cancer patients
A woman in St. Petersburg is giving back to her community by making sure veterans, cancer patients, and the elderly have a clean home to live in. Mark Wilson reports.
Tampa sanctuary helping animals find a home
Crystal River animal sanctuary in Tampa is giving injured and forgotten animals a home
Bay area woman creates hair care line
After a bad experience at a hair salon, Sherrel Sampson decided to create her own hair care line.
Children collect canned goods for Feast Food Pantry
Children at the Palm Harbor Rec Center are doing more than fun and games. They're also learning how to give back to their community.
Volunteers helping veterans navigate the VA
Three retired veterans are giving back to their band of brothers by helping vets find the services they need.
Florida art teachers selected for prestigious retreat
A group of Florida art teachers has been selected to participate in a very prestigious art retreat.
Paralyzed veteran earns master's degree
Retired military veteran Ashley Williams is proof: there's nothing you can't achieve if you put your mind to it.