Instruments of Change opening path to brighter future for children through music

For many children, music is more than just a hobby; it’s a path to a brighter future. One organization is making sure that a pathway is open for kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the power of music. 

Organization makes sure all kids experience music
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In What's Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13's Mark Wilson highlights an organization ensuring every kid can experience the power of music, no matter their circumstances.

Nonprofit helps veterans through agriculture
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In What?s Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13?s Mark Wilson highlights a veteran who runs a nonprofit organization that provides agricultural therapy to veterans.

Bay Area veteran's nonprofit helps fellow vets through agriculture

The cost of war is something many veterans carry with them long after they leave the battlefield, but one combat veteran is turning his own struggles into a source of healing for others.

Tampa organization seeks to spread dance
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In What's Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13's Mark Wilson highlights a Tampa organization that brings dancers, artists and collaborators together to spread the importance of dance.

UTampa alum helping youth get sports gear
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In What?s Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13?s Mark Wilson highlights an entrepreneur who turned an idea at the University of Tampa into a million-dollar company supplying youths with proper sports apparel.

Tampa orchestra gears up to play Carnegie Hall
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In What?s Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13?s Mark Wilson highlights the Steinbrenner High School Orchestra as they prepare to perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Former UTampa student-athlete helping thousands of kids play sports with the right gear

Dan Soviero was a student-athlete at the University of Tampa when he recognized a problem: youth sports teams struggled to find high-quality, affordable gear. So, he decided to do something about it.

Program enlists dogs to teach kids life skills
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In What?s Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13?s Mark Wilson highlights a unique program at Memorial Middle School that brings students together with dogs for a lesson in responsibility, empathy, and life skills.

Transforming the life of a child one dog at a time

A unique program at Memorial Middle School brings together students and their four-legged friends for a lesson in responsibility, empathy, and life skills. 

Celebrating Hillsborough principal's dedication
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In What?s Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13?s Mark Wilson highlights Emily Tirelli, the principal of DeSoto Elementary School, being named Hillsborough County?s Principal of the Year.

DeSoto Elementary principal recognized as Hillsborough’s ‘Principal of the Year’

Emily Tirelli's passion for learning began in childhood and has led her to the highest honor in her field. The Principal of DeSoto Elementary School has been named Hillsborough County’s Principal of the Year. 

Hillsborough teacher honored for excellence
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In What's Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13's Mark Wilson highlights Henry Bryson, a Leto High School history teacher recognized as Hillsborough County's Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year.

Freedom High School student success coach honored
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In What?s Right with Tampa Bay, FOX 13?s Mark Wilson highlights Antonyia McCray, whose lasting impact as a dedicated student success coach at Freedom High School has earned her the Ida S. Baker Educator of the Year award.

Student Success Coach earns Hillsborough County educator award

Antonyia McCray has earned the Ida S. Baker Educator of the Year award, an honor given to top educators in Hillsborough County.