Hitting a high note; Tampa middle school custodian makes music for teachers, students
The 60-year-old school maintenance worker came to the U.S. eight years ago from Cuba with extraordinary musical talent.
Couple helps Manatee County paramedics give back to community
For community paramedics in Manatee County, the job goes beyond treating patients.
Strike a pose: Bradenton seniors recreate famous portraits to prevent boredom amid pandemic
The Villas of Holly Brook in Bradenton has been on lockdown since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Activities coordinator Michelle McKinley keeps the residents busy with activities and games, but her latest effort is a real work of art.
Tampa woman sends poems to every police department, sheriff's office in U.S. to 'spread love'
Aja Anderson took on a very ambitious project starting in mid-June, where she wrote a poem, put it on a special postcard, and has been sending it to every single police department and sheriff's office in the United States.
Pinellas sewing group crafts masks for vets after COVID-19 canceled fundraiser
The Crafty Ladies of Sherwood Forest sew masks and donate them to the ServiceSource Veterans Mall, a local storeroom of household items given to veterans transitioning from homelessness to apartment living.
Michigan police hail 2 boys for returning cash-filled wallet
Two Michigan boys found a wallet stuffed with more than $500 in cash — and rather than keep it, they turned it in to police.
Florida baby, rescued calf delight social media with Chick-fil-A photoshoot
A one-year-old and a baby cow are getting a lot of attention for their adorable, Chick-fil-A-themed photoshoot.
Doctor walking to baseball stadiums to raise awareness
Give Dr. Dave Mayer a pass for wearing a Cubs jersey to Tropicana Field, but only because he arrived for a good cause.
Clearwater woman connects with community by leaving inspirational rocks throughout the city
Walkers enjoying the public parks and trails in Clearwater have been discovering some specials treasures along the pathways.
After COVID-19 delay, lunch date leads to life-saving kidney transplant
Debra Palmer needs a kidney transplant. At the other end of her table recently, Debbie Lundberg was willing to donate hers.
Tampa rapper makes video for kids to promote summer reading
The Juvenile Welfare Board is looking for new ways to reach out to kids about the benefits of reading during the summer. So they teamed up with Tampa Bay rapper Corey Thornton to make a music video that shows kids having fun reading and working with their parents while they learn.
Students with autism learn lessons while performing ‘Hamilton’ virtually
For the past couple of years, the musical 'Hamilton' has taken the world by storm. Bay Area teacher Liisa DiTarando was looking for a way to help her autistic students to come out of their shell when she realized Hamilton was the perfect way to reach them.
Soundwaves become ‘lovewaves’ as Bay Area couple turns personal voice recordings into works of art
A Bay Area couple uses the soundwaves of personal messages customers send them and print them out as works of art.
Cost of laundry weighs heavy on families during pandemic
The Laundry Project usually does a couple of free laundry events a year, but during the pandemic, they've done 42 in the last 15 weeks. Now they need help keeping up with the demand.
Signs remind Polk first responders that they are appreciated
Polk Fire Rescue just got a special thank-you. Aaron Hall and his mom Tanya delivered 48 signs to fire stations across the county that thank firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs for what they do every day.
Metropolitan Ministries raises over a million dollars to help families during pandemic
Metropolitan Ministries is on a mission to help families stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic -- and, so far, the non-profit has raise $1.5 million in donations for relief.
Lakeland retirement community receives overwhelming response to pen pal request
A Lakeland retirement community is receiving more than 400 cards, letters and presents a day after putting out a call for pen pals.
Disabled veterans dive to clean Pinellas County underwater war memorial
Disabled veterans from Arizona traveled to Clearwater, Florida, on June 17 to help clean an underwater war memorial.
Lightning's Community Heroes Program no longer on ice
Since 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny have been honoring outstanding community heroes during every home game and rewarding them with $50,000 checks. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the program was put on hold, but even with millions in lost revenues from no games, the Viniks’ generosity is flourishing.
Pastor gifted ice cream truck for birthday shares sweet treats with community
A pastor received an ice cream truck for the day for his 73rd birthday and he took it through the streets of St. Petersburg, handing out sweet treats to the community.