Lake Wales pottery project: National grant funds free community art classes ahead of America 250

Hundreds of local residents are shaping clay into unique art pieces at the Lake Wales Arts Council to prepare for a major summer exhibition. The upcoming gallery showcase celebrates the diverse history of the nation through hands-on community crafting.

Automotive maintenance training program in Pinellas County
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To meet growing workforce demands in the area, Pinellas County Schools is pushing students to examine non-traditional roles in common job fields. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports. 

Technology camp in Brandon
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Middle school students completed a free three-week technology camp at the Hillsborough College Brandon campus by presenting their own amusement park designs. The immersive program used coding, virtual reality and artificial intelligence tools to teach cutting-edge skills. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports. 

STEM Achievers summer program: Free technology camp held in Brandon

Middle school students completed a free three-week technology camp at the Hillsborough College Brandon campus by presenting their own amusement park designs. The immersive program used coding, virtual reality and artificial intelligence tools to teach cutting-edge skills.

Art exhibition showcases student talent
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A vibrant collection of youth artwork is taking center stage in Florida to spotlight the talents of children with dyslexia. The special gallery showcase offers students with the dePaul School for Dyslexia immense creative freedom to express themselves. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports. 

dePaul School art exhibition: Beach Art Center hosts student gallery

A vibrant collection of youth artwork is taking center stage in Florida to spotlight the talents of children with dyslexia. The special gallery showcase offers students with the dePaul School for Dyslexia immense creative freedom to express themselves.

Summer camp teaches kids real-world STEAM skills
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A specialized summer program inside the University Mall is teaching local kids how to combine engineering skills with creative art design. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Riverview mother receives furniture donation after homelessness

A Riverview mother who survived homelessness, eviction and severe personal hardships is finally receiving the help she needs to turn her apartment into a stable home for her family.

Furniture donations help struggling family
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A Riverview mother who survived homelessness, eviction and severe personal hardships is finally receiving the help she needs to turn her apartment into a stable home for her family. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Tampa's Straz Center veteran showcase: Around 20 amateur performers hit the stage

A group of amateur performers will hit the stage at the Straz Center in Tampa this Sunday for the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble's annual June showcase.

Veteran and civilian arts performance
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A group of amateur performers will hit the stage at the Straz Center in Tampa this Sunday for the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble's annual June showcase.

Pepin Academies welding classes help students with learning disabilities find careers

Students with learning-related disabilities are breaking down industry stereotypes and preparing for long-term careers through hands-on Pepin Academies welding classes.

Students with disabilities learn welding skills
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Students with learning-related disabilities are breaking down industry stereotypes and preparing for long-term careers through hands-on Pepin Academies welding classes. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

ECHO helps community members in need with an army of volunteers

ECHO, or Emergency Care Help Organization, has been helping families in crisis in Eastern Hillsborough County since 1987.

Habitat home dedication in Brandon
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Rents are up but one Brandon mother is finally locking in a place of her own. 

Third grader's art embarks on a space mission
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Eeshan Kallu, a third grade student at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, won a district-wide competition for Hillsborough County, blending his passions for science and art. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.