'This is home': Woman's mission lends helping hand to veterans facing homelessness

A woman embarked on a mission 14 years ago to help veterans facing homelessness in Tampa. Connie Lindsay's effort to lend a helping hand to veterans turned into Liberty Manor for Veterans.

New St. Pete exhibit showcases quilts, artists unique talent for stitching

Quilters have been around for centuries. The fabrics were first used to keep people warm, but now, it's turned into an art form for people to enjoy.

March of Dimes Hillsborough County ambassador family shows hope for preemies

The March of Dimes wants to give every premature baby a fighting chance. This year's March of Dimes ambassador family for Hillsborough County has been on a whirlwind of emotions ever since their son Ashton came into the world.  

Arians' Family Foundation dedicates years to advocating for children in court system

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians and his wife Christine Arians have given a lot to the community. They've been married for 48 years and even with children and grandchildren they've always found time to give back.

Boy born prematurely plans to pursue medical career after inspiring dad to become a NICU nurse

A 6-year-old whose life was saved by March of Dimes-funded research wants to grow up to be a nurse like his dad, who went into medicine after watching his son fight for his life.

Local mother gives back to Tampa General NICU after giving kidney to son in need of transplant

Evan Ranieri, 11, had a tough beginning to life. Melissa Ranieri, Evan's mom, said he was born with underdeveloped kidneys and stage four kidney disease at Tampa General Hospital. The family spent 36 days in the NICU.

Lutz TaeKwonDo teacher finds American dream after leaving South America

Seventh degree black belt Christopher Manson Hing teaches the art of TaeKwonDo at Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts in Lutz. His story of finding the American dream began when his family came from South America with less than $100.

Family who lost twins in childbirth help March for Dimes cause

A Winter Haven family is channeling their sadness into helping others. Brittany and Joshua Chaney lost their twin girls during childbirth and are sharing their story and raising money for the March for Dimes, to help make a difference in the fight to save the lives of premature babies.

Boca Ciega High graduate makes history as first Black male named salutatorian

Jeremiah Daniels, IV may technically be the second in his class, but he made history as the first African American male to be named salutatorian at Boca Ciega High School. 

From player to coach: Man brings tennis passion to kids in St. Pete community

Coach Rob Perry is teaching kids how to hit a tennis ball in his South St. Pete community through his free program "Sowing Seeds Tennis." He said coaching tennis is more than trying to find the next great tennis star.

Mother, daughter bond thanks to treatment funded by March of Dimes

A Bay Area mother credits research and discoveries funded by the March of Dimes with saving the life of her premature baby. 

Woman helps families cope with stillbirth, neonatal loss through 'Footprints On My Heart'

To help herself and families cope with the loss of a newborn, Raynna Hammon started "Footprints On My Heart." They provide free services for parents and their families coping with the loss of a stillborn or neonatal baby.

Bay Area non-profit that clothes kids expands, needs donations

Children are constantly growing out of clothes and many families on a tight budget often struggle to pay for new wardrobes, but a Bay Area organization is helping ease the burden.