Beach lifeguards have been busy during pandemic
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Our beaches have been a popular spot for folks during the pandemic. That means Clearwater Beach lifeguards have been busy keeping people safe. Charley takes a look at the training that goes into being one of these lifeguards.

Go on a paddleboarding adventure with Urban Kai
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Urban Kai is in the business of stand-up paddleboarding, as well as kayaking and other fun activities. They have shops in both Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Free internet service helps families
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More than 500 residents at Tampa Housing Authority Tempo at Encore Apartments are receiving free internet service thanks to the communication technology company PBX-Change.

Pinellas sewing group crafts masks for vets after COVID-19 canceled fundraiser

The Crafty Ladies of Sherwood Forest sew masks and donate them to the ServiceSource Veterans Mall, a local storeroom of household items given to veterans transitioning from homelessness to apartment living.

A slice of 'old Florida' can be found in Lettuce Lake Park

Tampa is known to be a bustling city, but, in the heart of it, you'll find a local gem with a slower pace -- 240 acres filled with wildlife and nature that is worth exploring.

Lettuce Lake Park has 240 acres of nature to explore
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Hillsborough County?s Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is another great place to get and out explore the great outdoors. You'll find winding boardwalks, an observation tower, hiking trails, and lots of wildlife. This is a step back into old Florida.

Made in Tampa Bay: Write Turnz handmade pens
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Write Turnz is a Lithia-based company that specializes in custom made writing instruments.

The current state of Tampa Bay's tourism
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The pandemic has hit tourism hard. Charley checks in with Visit Tampa Bay to see how they are reacting, as well as with the folks at Tampa Museum of Art, the Glazer Children?s Museum and the Florida Aquarium.

Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke

Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.

Bay Area malls collecting school supplies for kids

School is about to start but some students don't have the supplies they need. Bay Area malls are coming together to collect those school items for students.

Help Stuff the Bus for students
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Donation boxes are located at every Westfield Mall location around the Bay Area.

Drone's view of the Morris Bridge biking trails
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Looking for a fun way to get out of the house and also make sure you're social distancing? The mountain biking trails at Morris Bridge Wilderness Park in Thonotosassa look even better from above.

Reach new heights at TreeHoppers
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TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park workers say this is the largest zip line aerial adventure park in Central Florida.

City of Tampa turns downtown bridges into works of art with lights

In 2012, the city of Tampa lit up five bridges to highlight downtown for the Republican National Convention. That really caught the attention of people coming into the downtown area in the evening.

Michigan police hail 2 boys for returning cash-filled wallet

Two Michigan boys found a wallet stuffed with more than $500 in cash — and rather than keep it, they turned it in to police.

Massive mural welcomes Tom Brady to Tampa, promotes positivity in the community

When Dr. Gregory Cobb, a lifelong Bucs fan, learned Tom Brady was coming to Tampa, he decided to welcome the celebrity quarterback with a massive mural in his honor. He enlisted the help of Eric “Esh” Hornsby, who's been painting since he could color, to make his vision come to life.