Tampa's 'Red Star Foundation' launches to support families after veteran suicide
While the "Gold Star" symbol is a well-known mark of sacrifice for those killed in action, a new organization launched in Tampa recently to shine a light on a different, often silent, tragedy.
While the "Gold Star" symbol is a well-known mark of sacrifice for those killed in action, a new organization launched in Tampa recently to shine a light on a different, often silent, tragedy.
Nonprofit supports families impacted by vet suicide
The inaugural Red Star Foundation Gala took over the Motor Enclave on Saturday, February 28, marking the official start of a mission to support the families of veterans and law enforcement officers who have died by suicide. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
The inaugural Red Star Foundation Gala took over the Motor Enclave on Saturday, February 28, marking the official start of a mission to support the families of veterans and law enforcement officers who have died by suicide. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Tampa's Judeo Christian Health Center prescribing hope for uninsured working patients
For far too many hardworking people, getting sick is terrifying because health insurance is out of reach.
For far too many hardworking people, getting sick is terrifying because health insurance is out of reach.
Free clinic treating uninsured working patients
A Tampa free clinic is helping uninsured working people who make too much for government assistance but cannot afford private insurance. FOX 13's Linda Hurtado reports.
A Tampa free clinic is helping uninsured working people who make too much for government assistance but cannot afford private insurance. FOX 13's Linda Hurtado reports.
A quiet place to breathe: New nurseries bring comfort to shelter moms
Metropolitan Ministries has opened two trauma sensitive nurseries inside its family residential shelters. The spaces are designed to give new moms privacy, dignity, and peace while caring for their babies.
Metropolitan Ministries has opened two trauma sensitive nurseries inside its family residential shelters. The spaces are designed to give new moms privacy, dignity, and peace while caring for their babies.
Metropolitan Ministries' community nurseries
Metropolitan Ministries is opening two new community nurseries for the families staying at its residential shelters. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Metropolitan Ministries is opening two new community nurseries for the families staying at its residential shelters. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Kart 4 Kids helping All Children's Hospital
Kart 4 Kids, the non-profit charity Pro/Am Kart race at Palmetto’s T-4 Kartplex, drew hundreds of supporters and dozens of professional drivers racing for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Kart 4 Kids, the non-profit charity Pro/Am Kart race at Palmetto’s T-4 Kartplex, drew hundreds of supporters and dozens of professional drivers racing for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Sounding out success: Early help for struggling readers
Inside Sulphur Springs K 8 Community School, PCAT Literacy Ministries helps young students master the basics: letters, sounds, and confidence.
Inside Sulphur Springs K 8 Community School, PCAT Literacy Ministries helps young students master the basics: letters, sounds, and confidence.
Helping kids build critical literacy skills
A local nonprofit is helping young students who have trouble reading and building critical literacy skills. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
A local nonprofit is helping young students who have trouble reading and building critical literacy skills. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Family-owned Brannen Bank turns 100 by keeping it personal
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.
Brannen Bank celebrates 100 years of family banking
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
100 Black Men of Tampa Bay helps young men get mentorship, professional clothing
As Black History Month is celebrated across the community, the 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay are stepping in with both guidance and action.
As Black History Month is celebrated across the community, the 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay are stepping in with both guidance and action.
Empowerment Garden building stability through nutrition
In a Clearwater neighborhood where fresh food is hard to find the Empowerment Garden at the Homeless Empowerment Program is helping residents build stability through nutrition. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports
In a Clearwater neighborhood where fresh food is hard to find the Empowerment Garden at the Homeless Empowerment Program is helping residents build stability through nutrition. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports
Clearwater 'Empowerment Garden' combats food desert with fresh produce for families
In a Clearwater neighborhood where fresh food is hard to find the Empowerment Garden at the Homeless Empowerment Program is helping residents build stability through nutrition.
In a Clearwater neighborhood where fresh food is hard to find the Empowerment Garden at the Homeless Empowerment Program is helping residents build stability through nutrition.
'Forgotten Angels' helps teens who age out of foster care, at-risk youth: 'I was blessed to be a blessing'
It's a mission close to the heart of a couple in Valrico. They are the brains behind Forgotten Angels, which is a program dedicated to getting teens who are aged out of foster care, or kids who are at-risk, back on the right track.
It's a mission close to the heart of a couple in Valrico. They are the brains behind Forgotten Angels, which is a program dedicated to getting teens who are aged out of foster care, or kids who are at-risk, back on the right track.
'Forgotten Angels' helping Bay Area teens
'Forgotten Angels' is a program dedicated to getting teens who aged out of foster care or kids who are at-risk back on the right track.
'Forgotten Angels' is a program dedicated to getting teens who aged out of foster care or kids who are at-risk back on the right track.
'Call Anthony': The Tampa food creator putting mom-and-pop spots on the map
Bay Area food creator Anthony Gilbert — aka "Call Anthony" — uses social media to spotlight hidden, affordable mom-and-pop restaurants across Tampa Bay.
Bay Area food creator Anthony Gilbert — aka "Call Anthony" — uses social media to spotlight hidden, affordable mom-and-pop restaurants across Tampa Bay.
Teen creates SAT prep app
At just 16 years old, Eric MacDonald is already tackling real-world problems with technology. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
At just 16 years old, Eric MacDonald is already tackling real-world problems with technology. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Tampa 10th grader creates AI-powered SAT prep app to help students who can't afford tutors
At just 16 years old, Eric MacDonald is already tackling real-world problems with technology.
At just 16 years old, Eric MacDonald is already tackling real-world problems with technology.
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.
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.