Like his creator, superhero 'Pathway' overcomes cystic fibrosis

Jeremiah and his brother, Josh, were both diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as kids. Jeremiah has a love for Renaissance Fairs and Comic-Con, which fed into the birth of Pathway.

Big reveal: Party N Style kids get to celebrate
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Party N Style recently moved to their new location in Lutz. But they're still offering big-kid fun for little ones, as some partiers found this morning. Jen Epstein, filling in for Charley, enjoyed the show.

Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time

A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.

National Weather Service confirms EF-2 tornado touched down in Polk County

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Kathleen around 11 p.m. Friday night, causing severe damage.

Untied shoe leads family to help child who showed kindness

A simple act of kindness at a McDonald’s in Spring Hill, Florida ignited a chain reaction of giving Friday night. A little boy wearing worn-out, taped-up shoes now has a brand new pair, and much more, thanks to the kindness of strangers.

'Parks and Rec' crosses the bay
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Popular St. Pete bar 'Parks and Rec' will open a Tampa location later this month. And while the games may be the star, there's plenty of food and drinks. Chip Brewster got a look at the menu, which includes the mac-and-cheese pizza, Return of the Mac.

Bicyclist pedals toward a cleaner, greener planet

It all started with a social media post 12 years ago. Three words that read, "Just one thing." 

Revolution Ice Cream announces South Tampa location

South Tampa ice cream fans won’t have to travel that far to get creative homemade flavors that incorporate everything from chardonnay to goat cheese to bacon.

Aboard the -- haunted -- SS American Victory
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Normally, the SS American Victory serves as a floating museum, docked in downtown Tampa. But around Halloween, things get spooky. Matt McClellan, in for Charley, got a first-hand look at the transformation.

His one thing? Pedal power
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It?s one of the first decisions Josh Young makes each day: Drive his car or ride his bike to work??Most of the time he picks pedal power. ?

Arians Family Foundation providing support for child advocacy

Christine Arians has a passion for helping the children who need it most, so when she and her family came to Tampa, she got to work, raising funds for the Arians Family Foundation.

MarineQuest marks 25th anniversary
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The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their annual open house, MarineQuest. The St. Pete lab will be open to the public, featuring touch tanks filled with Florida marine life such as sharks, starfish, rays, horseshoe crabs, spiny lobster and more.

Purple Heart recipient given new home

Retired Air Force Sgt. Mark McDuffie, along with his wife and three children, received the keys to their new home in Riverview and got to go inside for the first time.

Cardinal Mooney turns 60
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Jennifer Epstein, in for Charley, heads down to Sarasota to help Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrate 60 years in the classroom and on the field.

Extraordinary Ordinaries: 'Sparkles by Maxine'
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Maxine Simeone, who was born with Down syndrome, found a passion for custom jewelry, and, even better found a Clearwater business that would sell them. She also has a website where you can directly order her accessories.

Jesuit students package thousands of meals at Metro Ministries

Before heading to class Thursday, dozens of students at Jesuit High School were up before 3 a.m., reporting to Metropolitan Ministries to assemble and package more than 7,000 meals for pickup during the Kiwanis Club of Tampa's biggest fundraiser of the year. 

Friends' backyard BBQ transforms into major fundraising event

Will Wellman is happy for every day after being diagnosed with a rare form of kidney disease 10 years ago. Now he raises money to help others.

Backyard BBQ becomes major fundraising event
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In 2008, Will Wellman had just graduated from grad school when he found out he had a rare kidney disease. Ever since, his friends have helped him throw a yearly backyard BBQ to raise money for a cure.