Local cancer patient gets assistance through NeighborHOPE Project

Local cancer patient gets assistance through NeighborHOPE Project

Edna Rivera's tears are ones of deep gratitude for Barbara Tufts, a stranger who lifted her up when she needed it the most.

Edna Rivera's tears are ones of deep gratitude for Barbara Tufts, a stranger who lifted her up when she needed it the most.

Missing Titanic sub: Youngest woman to reach Titanic wreckage says she would do it again despite risks

Missing Titanic sub: Youngest woman to reach Titanic wreckage says she would do it again despite risks

A Tampa woman, who is the youngest female to ever see the Titanic wreckage in person says she would do it all over again even as the search continues for the missing OceanGate submersible. 

A Tampa woman, who is the youngest female to ever see the Titanic wreckage in person says she would do it all over again even as the search continues for the missing OceanGate submersible. 

Tampa family of baby with rare diagnosis heads to Capitol Hill to advocate for health care

Tampa family of baby with rare diagnosis heads to Capitol Hill to advocate for health care

A Tampa family is heading to Capitol Hill in hopes of inspiring legislation that improves how health care is delivered to children. To do that, they'll share about their experience with their son's rare diagnosis with lawmakers. 

A Tampa family is heading to Capitol Hill in hopes of inspiring legislation that improves how health care is delivered to children. To do that, they'll share about their experience with their son's rare diagnosis with lawmakers. 

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay needs more employees as calls quadruple

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay needs more employees as calls quadruple

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is partnering with Tampa Bay area universities to create internship opportunities and train students to help answer calls at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is partnering with Tampa Bay area universities to create internship opportunities and train students to help answer calls at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline.

'Grandmother of Juneteenth' reflects on meaning of federal holiday

'Grandmother of Juneteenth' reflects on meaning of federal holiday

At the age of 96, Opal Lee has lived through nearly 40% of our nation’s history. She also walked her way into history with marches that helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. 

At the age of 96, Opal Lee has lived through nearly 40% of our nation’s history. She also walked her way into history with marches that helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. 

New film in the works will tell story of 2009 boating accident that killed college, NFL players

New film in the works will tell story of 2009 boating accident that killed college, NFL players

The film "Not Without Hope" will tell the survival story of a former University of South Florida football player who was with three friends when their offshore fishing trip took a tragic turn in February 2009. It's expected to be released in the Fall of next year. 

The film "Not Without Hope" will tell the survival story of a former University of South Florida football player who was with three friends when their offshore fishing trip took a tragic turn in February 2009. It's expected to be released in the Fall of next year. 

Juneteenth holiday a time to celebrate culture and remember the past

Juneteenth holiday a time to celebrate culture and remember the past

Monday marks Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the third time, even though it’s a day that’s been part of our history for over 150 years.

Monday marks Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the third time, even though it’s a day that’s been part of our history for over 150 years.

Tampa firefighter fighting racism in his firehouse

Tampa firefighter fighting racism in his firehouse

Andrew Dixon says becoming a firefighter was his calling. Now, he's up against a different battle. This one is in his firehouse.

Andrew Dixon says becoming a firefighter was his calling. Now, he's up against a different battle. This one is in his firehouse.

South Bay Medical Clinic closes without any warning

South Bay Medical Clinic closes without any warning

We're not identifying this patient to protect his privacy, but he does want his story told.  

We're not identifying this patient to protect his privacy, but he does want his story told.  

Pregnant mother shot in head loses ‘miracle baby’ days before due date: 'The world stopped'

Pregnant mother shot in head loses ‘miracle baby’ days before due date: 'The world stopped'

Eight months after Vivian Acker miraculously survived being shot in the head while sleeping in a car with her husband Demarian and their three young children in Tampa, the bullet still sits inches away from her brain; a constant reminder to be thankful for living another day. 

Eight months after Vivian Acker miraculously survived being shot in the head while sleeping in a car with her husband Demarian and their three young children in Tampa, the bullet still sits inches away from her brain; a constant reminder to be thankful for living another day.