Lakeland dads carry tradition of entertaining parents in car lines as another faces battle against cancer
The car line at South McKeel Elementary in Lakeland – like all school car lines – is a crazy time for parents. But one group of dads tries to make it fun throughout the entire month of October by dressing up in costumes every day. It's a tradition started by one father, who is now battling cancer. The rest of the dads stepped up, and are still carrying the tradition.
The car line at South McKeel Elementary in Lakeland – like all school car lines – is a crazy time for parents. But one group of dads tries to make it fun throughout the entire month of October by dressing up in costumes every day. It's a tradition started by one father, who is now battling cancer. The rest of the dads stepped up, and are still carrying the tradition.
Dads carry tradition to make carline best part of Lakeland school day
This week's Extraordinary Ordinaries are these Lakeland dads in Halloween costumes, but it was Dax Gringas, a father whose child attends McKeel Elementary, who began the spooky season tradition. Every day in October, he dressed in a different costume to entertain parents who sit and wait in those long car lines. But when he was diagnosed with cancer, and couldn't dedicate his time to it anymore, other dads stepped up.
This week's Extraordinary Ordinaries are these Lakeland dads in Halloween costumes, but it was Dax Gringas, a father whose child attends McKeel Elementary, who began the spooky season tradition. Every day in October, he dressed in a different costume to entertain parents who sit and wait in those long car lines. But when he was diagnosed with cancer, and couldn't dedicate his time to it anymore, other dads stepped up.
Hillsborough County courthouse program helps non-profits raise more money
A new Hillsborough County program is helping non-profits raise more money, and it starts at the courthouse with people summoned for jury duty.
A new Hillsborough County program is helping non-profits raise more money, and it starts at the courthouse with people summoned for jury duty.
Five-O Donuts will be bringing its giant sweet treats to St. Petersburg soon
The famous Five-O doughnuts are creeping closer north every year. It first started in Sarasota and the owner has plans to cross the Skyway Bridge and open a St. Petersburg shop.
The famous Five-O doughnuts are creeping closer north every year. It first started in Sarasota and the owner has plans to cross the Skyway Bridge and open a St. Petersburg shop.
Five-O Donuts continues to expand
Charley Belcher visited Five-O Co. in Bradenton.
Charley Belcher visited Five-O Co. in Bradenton.
Great Rides: VW buses and the 727 Ride Out group
Cam and Tim are proud owners of two Volkswagen vans. Both came from Brazil. As for Scott, he owns nearly 50 bikes on Treasure Island. He's part of the 727 Ride Out group.
Cam and Tim are proud owners of two Volkswagen vans. Both came from Brazil. As for Scott, he owns nearly 50 bikes on Treasure Island. He's part of the 727 Ride Out group.
Tandem skydivers serve as both thrill-seekers and therapists while thousands of feet above the ground
Some people want to conquer a fear, some want to fulfill a lifelong dream. Others are adrenaline junkies. That's where tandem skydiving comes in.
Some people want to conquer a fear, some want to fulfill a lifelong dream. Others are adrenaline junkies. That's where tandem skydiving comes in.
Great Rides: 192 Mercedes Benz and 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T
Steve in New Port Richey says he likes to take his 'Benzie' out cruising for 'Sunday Fundays. Meanwhile, Billy and his wife like to use their Challenger in parade routes.
Steve in New Port Richey says he likes to take his 'Benzie' out cruising for 'Sunday Fundays. Meanwhile, Billy and his wife like to use their Challenger in parade routes.
Tampa snack shop sells one of Asia's most popular street foods
Carmi Sutliff came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was hoping to take a trip back home to the Philippines and also visit Japan while in Asia, but both countries were essentially locked down. She decided to start making her favorite treats in the Tampa Bay area.
Carmi Sutliff came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was hoping to take a trip back home to the Philippines and also visit Japan while in Asia, but both countries were essentially locked down. She decided to start making her favorite treats in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Bay area CEOs volunteer to help set students, local schools up for success
Tampa Bay area CEOs are volunteering their time and talents to help set students and their schools up for future success.
Tampa Bay area CEOs are volunteering their time and talents to help set students and their schools up for future success.
Wish Farms celebrating 100 years
Charley Belcher visited Wish Farms in Plant City.
Charley Belcher visited Wish Farms in Plant City.
Get married, but make it Halloween
The Pinellas County Clerk of Courts held spectacularly spooky wedding ceremonies Monday, letting couples celebrate their unions with a touch of their favorite holiday -- Halloween.
The Pinellas County Clerk of Courts held spectacularly spooky wedding ceremonies Monday, letting couples celebrate their unions with a touch of their favorite holiday -- Halloween.
Florida bridge tender's job keeps commuters on the roads, water safe with a view
The bridges across Tampa Bay give a calming view of the glistening water that borders the area, and sometimes you're stuck with that view for a while – especially if a drawbridge is up. That process is more complicated than it appears.
The bridges across Tampa Bay give a calming view of the glistening water that borders the area, and sometimes you're stuck with that view for a while – especially if a drawbridge is up. That process is more complicated than it appears.
Old NE St. Pete goes all out for all Hallows' Eve
From the costumes to the decorations, Halloween in Sunshine City was Spooktacular.
From the costumes to the decorations, Halloween in Sunshine City was Spooktacular.
March of Dimes helps parents advocate for their babies
The March of Dimes wants to give every baby a fighting chance. The information that one family learned from March of Dimes helped save their baby's life and their story is what's right with Tampa Bay.
The March of Dimes wants to give every baby a fighting chance. The information that one family learned from March of Dimes helped save their baby's life and their story is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Parents become advocates thanks to March of Dimes
The March of Dimes wants to give every baby a fighting chance. The information that one family learned from March of Dimes helped save their baby's life and their story is what's right with Tampa Bay.
The March of Dimes wants to give every baby a fighting chance. The information that one family learned from March of Dimes helped save their baby's life and their story is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Learn about Tampa's cigar history for free
Charley Belcher visited JC Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City.
Charley Belcher visited JC Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City.
Breast cancer survivor pays it forward by making strides
Kate Daley loves her trips to Key West. Not only is it a favorite travel spot for her, it's also a place where the breast cancer survivor gives back to the American Cancer Society. She has her own Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to raise donations to fund research and programs that help patients.
Kate Daley loves her trips to Key West. Not only is it a favorite travel spot for her, it's also a place where the breast cancer survivor gives back to the American Cancer Society. She has her own Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to raise donations to fund research and programs that help patients.
'Back the Boo' benefits K-9s of Pasco County Sheriff's Office
A fun Halloween event happening in Hudson. The Pasco Horseman?s Association is hosting their 5th annual ?Back the Boo,? benefitting the Pasco County Sheriff?s Office K-9 Unit. There will be free candy for the kids, K-9 demonstrations, an equine obstacle challenge, a haunted hayride, emergency services trucks to touch and a whole lot more.
A fun Halloween event happening in Hudson. The Pasco Horseman?s Association is hosting their 5th annual ?Back the Boo,? benefitting the Pasco County Sheriff?s Office K-9 Unit. There will be free candy for the kids, K-9 demonstrations, an equine obstacle challenge, a haunted hayride, emergency services trucks to touch and a whole lot more.
TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is an opportunity to spend quality time with beloved sea cows
Soon, Florida manatees will be seeking warmer waters and one of their usual hangouts is right in Apollo Beach.
Soon, Florida manatees will be seeking warmer waters and one of their usual hangouts is right in Apollo Beach.