NFL star returns to Tampa to make a difference for homeless citizens

Green Bay Packer wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is used to the spotlight. The former University of South Florida star is using his fame to proved people with life necessities.

Simone Biles named Female Olympic Athlete of the Year

It's been a record-breaking year for gymnast Simone Biles. The 22-year-old Olympic athlete became the most decorated gymnast in the world after taking home her 25th medal at the world gymnastics championships in Germany in October. Now she's been named Female Olympic Athlete of the Year.

Shriners is putting the FEZ in its inaugural festival
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Shriners from the Egypt Temple in Tampa are hosting their inaugural Feztival of Trees at Centro Asturiano in Ybor City. A little more than a dozen trees have been decorated, and are completely outfitted with presents. You can come enjoy the Christmas ambiance for an entry fee of $2 for ages 13 and up. Those under the age of 12 can get in for free. All proceeds go back to the Shriners. Organizers are hoping this grows into a wonderful annual event.

Forced into partial paralysis, Justice thrives as therapy dog
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When Justice was a pup, she was found abandoned in Brooksville with pencils bandaged to her legs. She had an infection all through her legs and they became paralyzed. The paralysis was done to her. She wasn't born with it. While she had a tough beginning, it's what made her tough -- and thriving.

NFL star helps homeless in Tampa
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Duffel bags filled with life's necessities is a gift Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling helps deliver to homeless citizens in Tampa.

NFL star helps homeless in Tampa
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Duffel bags filled with life's necessities is a gift Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling helps deliver to homeless citizens in Tampa.

Camel, cow, donkey found roaming together along Kansas road

Authorities discovered a camel, a cow and a donkey roaming together along a Kansas road in a grouping reminiscent of a Midwestern Christmas Nativity scene.

English-style riding at Black Dog Farm
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When it comes to horses, there?s more than one way to ride them. And for those looking for a little less cowboy, they can head to Black Dog Farm in Plant City, which is where Chip Brewster sidled up Wednesday.

Bay Area Best: Roger's Chicago Hot Dogs
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When you're away from home, there's nothing like your favorite food to take you back to your roots. That's true for any Chicago native who visits Roger's Chicago Hot Dogs in Holiday.

Inside ZooTampa's new animal care facility
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Ten years in the making, ZooTampa's new campus is finally open. Charley Belcher got a peek at the four buildings, which include a conservation center, veterinary hospital, nutrition center, and animal care annex.

Over the years, Southeastern Guide Dogs has improved the lives of thousands

Southeastern Guide Dogs first launched in 1982 in Apollo Beach. A few years later, they moved to Palmetto. Today, Southeastern Guide Dogs has graduated more than 3,100 guide dogs and service dog teams.

Meals on Wheels rolls into St. Pete, but volunteer drivers still needed

Meals on Wheels recently launched in St. Petersburg, but the program needs help. They’re looking for volunteers to deliver food to seniors and people who are homebound due to an illness or disability.

Enterprising Latinas lifts up female entrepreneurs

Work never ends for the founder of an organization that helps women in Hillsborough County become successful entrepreneurs.

Women getting lift up in business thanks to Hillsborough County program
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Enterprising Latinas just received a $200,000 grant from the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Program to help fund programs to help female entrepreneurs.

Mind your manners, Chip
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With the holidays upon us, there are many family gatherings in our futures. And for the kids out there, this could mean a test of their meal-time manners. But there's a class for that, as Chip Brewster found out when he visited ?Mind your Manners? in Riverview.

Last survivor of Hiroshima mission has no regrets for doing his job

A historic B-29 plane will be on display in Sarasota this weekend. Many World War II veterans hope to catch a glimpse, but the last surviving member from the Hiroshima nuclear mission has a unique point of view on the plane's history.

A library of U.S. history with FOX 13's Evan Axelbank
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More than 100 books about the history of the United States make up the home library of FOX 13 Reporter Evan Axelbank. His passion for reading and history are unmatched in the newsroom.