Pepin Academies welding classes help students with learning disabilities find careers

Students with learning-related disabilities are breaking down industry stereotypes and preparing for long-term careers through hands-on Pepin Academies welding classes.

Students with disabilities learn welding skills
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Students with learning-related disabilities are breaking down industry stereotypes and preparing for long-term careers through hands-on Pepin Academies welding classes. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

ECHO helps community members in need with an army of volunteers

ECHO, or Emergency Care Help Organization, has been helping families in crisis in Eastern Hillsborough County since 1987.

Habitat home dedication in Brandon
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Rents are up but one Brandon mother is finally locking in a place of her own. 

Third grader's art embarks on a space mission
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Eeshan Kallu, a third grade student at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, won a district-wide competition for Hillsborough County, blending his passions for science and art. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Teen’s Eagle Scout project delivers hundreds of instruments to Bay Area schools

As 13-year-old Cameron Cowans debated what to do for his Eagle Scout project to benefit the community, one thought came to mind for the saxophone player. 

Teen changes lives with instrument drive
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13-year-old Eagle Scout Cameron Cowans organized an instrument drive after realizing many students can’t afford or access instruments for school band programs. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Hundreds of volunteers help Bay Area nonprofits
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Hundreds of volunteers filled the campuses with food banks, schools and other nonprofits for United Way Suncoast's annual "Week of Caring." FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Stylist changes homeless lives
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For long-time hair stylist Aimee Trachtenberg, the time she spends at the Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) is her favorite. 

Inspiring dance journey of nonverbal performer
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Jordan Soriano has autism and is nonverbal, but that doesn't stop him from sharing his own language on the dance floor. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Art changing lives at Pace Center for Girls
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The Pace Center for Girls in Hillsborough County provides academic and emotional support to young women facing significant life challenges. Beyond traditional schooling, the center uses creative outlets like the "Self Expressions Art Group" to build confidence and process trauma. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Tampa teen achieves rare scouting 'trifecta': 'It taught me everything I know about leadership'

At just 17 years old, John Humphreys has accomplished a feat few in the history of Scouting America have ever reached. He has officially secured the "Trifecta," earning the top honors across three distinct branches of the organization.

Tampa teen conquers rare scouting feat
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At just 17 years old, John Humphreys has accomplished a feat few in the history of Scouting America ever reached. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Hernando County seniors find community and competition on the diamond

The West Hernando Athletic Club for Seniors (WHACS) is more than just a local sports league; it’s a hub for Hernando County residents aged 55 and older to recapture the thrill of the game.

Hernando County senior softball league
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The West Hernando Athletic Club for Seniors plays softball three times a week all for the love of the game. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.