FHP: 2 Good Samaritans pulled injured driver from fiery tractor-trailer crash
A 40-year-old man suffered critical injuries Friday morning after the tractor-trailer he was driving crashed in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Mobile cooking school offers alternative options for parents
Fit Kids Cooking brings cooking lessons to the community.
St. Petersburg barber cutting away at youth literacy problem
Central Station Barbershop & Grooming owner Antonio Brown offers children free books and haircuts every Wednesday.
Ten-year-old triplets try to raise $10,000 in 10 days to buy foster children Christmas presents
Young actresses Tierney, Miley and Lily-Rose Smith are trying to raise $10,000 by their 10th birthday on Oct. 23 for the Christmas for Fosters program.
Rays superfan with Down syndrome gets surprise trip to World Series
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
Junior varsity volleyball quad wins district title for quarantined varsity team
Steinbrenner High School's junior varsity volleyball team was the toast of the school Friday after stepping in for a quarantined varsity team and winning the district championship.
Dolphins Winter and Hope celebrate birthdays at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Two local celebrities celebrated their birthdays this weekend. Winter and Hope, the Dolphin Tale stars living at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, were spoiled with gifts and cards from visitors all over the U.S.
Idlewild Baptist Church gives away 4,000 boxes of groceries to nurture body, soul
Idlewild Baptist Church has made it their mission to make sure their community doesn't go hungry.
Tampa man's quest to beat type 2 diabetes becomes mission to help cure pediatric cancer
A Tampa man started a quest to beat his type two diabetes by hopping on his bike. He lost 80 pounds but he also found a new call to action that could help save the lives of children fighting cancer.
Bay Area businesses donate new roof to foster family in need
When a family of 18 was in need of a new roof, Man Up Tampa Bay stepped in to help.
Hugging station reunites loved ones at Alpharetta assisted living facility
An assisted living home in Alpharetta, Georgia recently introduced "hugging stations" at their facility to help residents who may be separated from loved ones due to the pandemic.
Beaming barista gets $2,000 tip, thanks to 'Venmo Challenge'
A New Port Richey barista just got a tip of more than $2,000, thanks to people all over the world. It’s part of a new social media trend called the "Venmo Challenge” that has finally reached the Bay Area.
Venice hopes 'positivity walls' will build a better community
Outside the Sky Family YMCA in Venice, colorful tags hang from a lattice wall. Each carries a powerful message.
Young cancer survivor gives puppy to Bradenton child who completed chemotherapy for brain tumor
A 6-year-old presented a puppy to a 4-year-old who is battling brain cancer.
Pinellas mom gets extra surprise on Habitat for Humanity move-in day
A mother of six now has a new home to raise her family in thanks to Habitat for Humanity and former Buccaneers star Warrick Dunn.
‘Lucky’ cat gets adopted after being rescued from 2 concrete pillars in Winter Haven
A cat with nine lives was rescued from two concrete pillars and then got adopted.
Long-lost brothers meet for first time, thanks to DNA test
Imagine living most of your life thinking you're an only child, only to realize you have not one, but two siblings. This was the case for Mel Adler, who got to meet his two brothers for the very first time Tuesday night at Tampa International Airport.
Plant City teacher becomes TikTok famous with positive videos -- and a little help from Lizzo
It started as a teaching tool in his classroom, and then the videos posted on TikTok went viral. Plant City high school teacher Casey Hamilton now has four million followers.
Boy with cerebral palsy sets goal of running 5K around Ronald McDonald House
An 11-year-old in St. Pete dreams of one day walking on his own, without the help of a walker.
Orlando student with cerebral palsy rejoices on return to school following coronavirus lockdown
Not everyone looks forward to their first day back at school, but one Florida teen couldn’t contain her excitement as her school bus arrived to take her back to the classroom on Friday, August 21.