Women raising money for St. Joe's to make medicine better for all
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March is Women's History Month and FOX 13 is are highlighting a group of women who are making a difference at a Bay Area hospital.

Volunteer stories: The backbone of Metropolitan Ministries

Volunteers and donors are a big part of the success of Metropolitan Ministries. Tom Cornett has been volunteering for years. His effort of giving back to the community is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Metro Ministries volunteers make hope happen
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Volunteers and donors are a big part of the success of Metropolitan Ministries. Tom Cornett has been volunteering for years. His effort of giving back to the community is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Hands Across The Bay Empowerment Center helps women overcome domestic violence

Julie Weintraub made her fortune in the diamond business but she says her heart is in helping women who are victims of domestic violence. She just open up a center to help in her mission.

New center helping Bay Area domestic violence victims
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Julie Weintraub made her fortune in the diamond business but she says her heart is in helping women who are victims of domestic violence. She just open up a center to help in her mission.

Creative community helps feed homeless at annual Empty Bowl fundraising event

For $25, attendees of the St. Vincent de Paul CARES 8th Annual Empty Bowl fundraising event will receive a handmade bowl filled with soup and the money raised goes to feed the homeless.

USF math professor shows students the beauty of numbers

University of South Florida associate professor Dr. Ruthmae Sears excelled in mathematics from a young age. Now she's been given a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her work.

USF math professor receives prestigious honor
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University of South Florida associate professor Dr. Ruthmae Sears excelled in mathematics from a young age. Now she's been given a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her work.

Teacher starts organization to give prom dresses to girls who need them

It's almost time for the exciting time of high school proms, but that excitement comes with a price tag some families can't always afford. To help cut expenses for the big day, a group of ladies got together to provide dresses to all who need them.

Bay Area architect takes pride in his buildings and his ability to dream big

A Bay Area architect who designs sustainable, functional spaces, is looking back on his journey from the mountains of Tennessee to becoming the owner of a successful firm in the city of Tampa. 

Tampa architect knew what he wanted to do from a young age
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A Bay Area architect who designs sustainable, functional spaces, is looking back on his journey from the mountains of Tennessee to becoming the owner of a successful firm in the city of Tampa.?

Art program helps kids build confidence
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A local non-profit is using art to help Bay Area youth gain self-esteem. Their classes are what's right with Tampa Bay.

'Reach for the stars': Tampa hip hop artist inspires next generation with educational raps

Students at Frontier Elementary School get excited when hip-hop artist Corey Thornton enters their classroom. For 19 years Thornton has been rapping a positive message at schools.