Ceremony shines light on need for teen adoptions
To celebrate Teen Adoption Day (March 14) and National Teenager Day (March 21), 10 teens were legally adopted at a ceremony held by Family Support Services (FSS) of Pasco & Pinellas Counties.
Father, son meet for first time after 48 years thanks to genealogy
There are all kinds of reunions at airports for short trips and longer journeys.
Family of Bradenton “peacewalker" outraged over potential plea deal in fatal hit-and-run
In a Bradenton neighborhood, Joseph Dralus, Sr. was known as the "Peace Walker" – a beloved figure who greeted passersby with a smile and a peace sign during his daily walks.
These are the worst cities for families, report says
A new study ranked the 50 largest U.S. metros for families, based on factors including household incomes, poverty rates and child care costs.
As Valentine's Day approaches, here are the best US cities to get married in 2025
See which cities will give you the most bang for your buck.
'She just lit up': Baby born deaf hears parents for 1st time after cochlear implants
A Massachusetts couple is celebrating after their 10-month-old daughter, Charlie, who was born deaf due to Usher syndrome, heard for the first time thanks to cochlear implants.
Father keeping a promise to son to 'never miss a baseball game' despite entering hospice
A father diagnosed with cancer left hospice Thursday to spend the evening making final memories with his family on a baseball diamond in Tampa.
USF's Alison Harbaugh brings leadership qualities to Bulls' lacrosse team
Alison Harbaugh is no stranger to competition.
These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2025
BabyCenter's new report shows a large decline in certain names. The list includes royal names, along with ‘80s and ‘90s names.
St. Pete mother reunites with son put up for adoption after nearly 30 years
A Pinellas County mother recently reunited with her son nearly 30 years after he was put up for adoption.
Family of Tampa mother killed by alleged speeding driver shares emotional message
A Tampa mother of four was killed in a crash after police say a Pasco County man was driving 100 miles per hour.
Israeli man to be released by Hamas as his family in Sarasota waits with mixed emotions
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Couple suing makers of recalled IVF product sold to local fertility clinics
It is one of the most precious journeys, starting a family. For those struggling to conceive, IVF may be their only option.
Clearwater artist painting life one ultrasound at a time
For 25 years, artist Heather Tapia has helped parents celebrate milestone moments during pregnancy.
Brooksville bride brings wedding ceremony to dying grandmother, garners 1M views on TikTok
A Brooksville bride wasn't sure if her grandmother, whose cancer had just returned, would make it to see her get married. Her grandmother was placed in hospice and given weeks to live – but her wedding day was still four months away.
Firefighters from Arizona fire department welcomed 19 babies in 2024
This is a story that will melt your heart. Nineteen Chandler Firefighters welcomed new additions to their families last year.
TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
Tampa non-profit joins national group searching for missing Marine
The search for Austin Tice, the American journalist and former Marine held hostage in Syria since 2012, is intensifying.
Plant City Paralympian defying odds once again as she prepares to welcome baby girl with fiancé
Five years ago, Tracy Otto and Ricky Riessle almost lost their lives after being attacked by Otto's ex-boyfriend. It left her paralyzed from the chest down, but since then she’s become a paralympic archer, and now a first-time mom.
Tunnel to Towers gives paralyzed police officer, family home in growing ‘Let Us Do Good Village’
The family of an injured police officer will spend Christmas in their new home in Pasco County.