'Book Buddy': Local Girl Scout helps children gain access to books
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A local high school senior is making sure kids have plenty of books to read, saying it's important for all children to have the 'foundation of literacy.' In fact, her efforts earned her a Gold Award from the Girl Scouts for promoting literacy. Learn more: scoutingforbooks.com,

Tampa exhibit highlights old Florida through kitschy  maps

Old Florida opened a world of wonder to the tourists of yesterday. Some of us were just kids at the time. 

Tampa Rough Riders open museum to commemorate historic heroes

Tampa’s Rough Riders are a staple throughout the Bay Area, keeping the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and the members of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment alive. Now a museum exhibit is dedicated to educating the next generation about this historical era. 

22-hour hockey game aimed at raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention

The number 22 had multiple meanings at a hockey event in Wesley Chapel Friday evening. For 22 hours straight, veterans are playing hockey to raise awareness for veteran suicide. 

22 hours of non-stop hockey intended to help veterans
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A very special hockey tournament, Hockey Heals 22, is meant to raise awareness to support veteran suicide prevention. Tampa Warriors Hockey is a program organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes for those wounded in defense of the United States.

Firefighting as a female inspires 'Sister in Brotherhood' novel
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Throughout her career, local Cindie Schooner-Ball kept getting asked the same question: How did you manage to excel in the often-male dominated profession of firefighting? That?s why she decided to write, 'Sister in a Brotherhood.'

Nearly 100 shipping containers now home to 46 businesses
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The brand new KRATE container park just opened within The Grove at Wesley Chapel. A total of 94 shipping containers are now home to 46 businesses, creating one of the largest container parks in the world. KRATE features 70% restaurants and 30% retail.

Get a free introduction to rowing at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
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Charley Belcher visited Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park for a preview of activities taking place Saturday for National Learn to Row Day.

Great Rides: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 8
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Erick and Christa sent in their two rides. The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited got plenty of upgrades while the 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 8 is all original paint.

Great Rides: 2014 Mustang GT and 1962 Chrysler Newport
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Anthony's 2014 Mustang GT is equipped with a parachute to slow the car down. Rosemarie says her dad's 1962 Chrysler Newport turns heads anywhere it goes.

Gibsonton is location for new creature feature film

The Beast Comes At Midnight is a new horror movie filmed in Tampa Bay. The movie will have a free first look screening this Saturday, June 11, at Tampa Theatre at 1pm.

Pop Goes the Waffle food truck opens first café in Gulfport

Pop Goes the Waffle is an innovative waffle company that specializes in Belgian Liege waffles, made famous in the city of Liege. The waffles are known for their large chunks of pearl sugar mixed right in with the dough.

Dunedin Fire Rescue unveils new station logos
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Charley Belcher visited Dunedin Fire Station Station 61 to unveil Dunedin Fire Rescue's new station logos.

Worst insect stings based on scientist's personal experience
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Mosquitos are out in full force this time of year and those bites can be annoying, even painful, but one scientist purposely stung himself with dozens of insects to see for himself what hurts the most.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium monitoring sea turtle nesting activities

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Sea Turtle Conservation Program monitors  North Pinellas County from May 1 through Oct. 31 for sea turtle nesting activities.