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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.

He makes helmets for goaltenders on youth teams, club teams, NCAA teams and professional teams. He was thrilled to see his helmets on national TV, when the University of Massachusetts Amherst won the NCAA Championship last season.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we have the perfect event to treat mom in Tampa. 

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.

Timberline Glamping is expanding to Tampa, making camping more glamorous at Hillsborough River State Park. 

A Michigan man who received a terminal diagnosis has one final wish: To see the ocean one more time. His family in the Tampa Bay area is now working to make his final wish a reality.

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.

A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.

Two Bay Area organizations are coming together for an artistic performance highlighting the importance of the environment. 

While the program is about 10 years old, Wednesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced this work, will no longer be solely volunteer.