Navy Ball honors those who have served our country
The United States Navy League is deeply committed to supporting the Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. To show their support, the league puts on a very special event: The Navy Ball.
Anna Maria Island restaurant serving workers and residents free meals during hurricane cleanup
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the community of Anna Maria Island is coming together in extraordinary ways.
Feeding Tampa Bay providing free meals to victims of Hurricane Milton
For families without power, cooking a meal is a challenge and Feeding Tampa Bay is stepping up by providing free meals to help them through.
Seminole Heights restaurant celebrates 15 years in business by giving hope after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton has come and gone, but in its wake, it left destruction, fallen trees, flooded streets and shattered windows. For those who survived, the power outage was just another hurdle in the aftermath.
Meals on Wheels in need of help, volunteers after Hurricane Helene
An agency delivering help to seniors is now in need of help itself after Hurricane Helene swamped part of their fleet used to take food to seniors.
Ronald McDonald House to open inside St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
Families will soon be able to stay closer to their children being treated at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.
Bay Area organization provides pregame meals to underserved student-athletes
So many student-athletes give their heart and soul when they play, but sometimes it's with an empty stomach. That's why a local grassroots organization is helping provide them with a pregame meal.
Gowns for Girls pop-up shop gives high school students free dresses for dances
A Bay Area organization is helping alleviate the cost of school dances for high school girls.
Tampa nurse began caring for NICU babies after facing complications during her own pregnancy
It takes compassion to be a nurse, and it certainly helps when you know what your patient is going through. So, after Sarah Dunning had her own scare in the hospital, she changed her specialty.
Bay Area artist uses recycled material to create whimsical pieces
Joyce Curvin makes her art from things most of us throw away.
Tampa high school preparing students for college: 'It's been amazing'
Money shouldn't hold anyone back from their educational goals and that's why there is a creative approach to making sure local kids can go to college.
St. Pete man empowers youth with outdoor adventures: 'You can be on Cloud Nine'
A St. Petersburg man is taking his passion to his community to help the next generation, exposing them to the great outdoors for nearly 10 years with great success, and he credits someone close to him for the inspiration.
Tampa senior facility's 'Volunteer of the Year' leads Walking Club among other activities
Luis Rivera and friends know how to have fun while exercising. He started a walking club at a senior care facility to help fellow residents get exercise and build friendships.
Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota gives Florida teachers a chance to let their creative juices flow
A group of Florida art teachers has been selected to participate in a very prestigious art retreat near Sarasota.
Nameless Ministries helps those faced with homelessness in Tampa
For those who seem to have hit rock bottom, there are still people who care. A ministry that needs no name is there to help with the basics of food, clothes and, most importantly, hope.
St. Pete after-school program inspires curiosity and love of learning in its students
Inspire curiosity and love learning – those are the concepts behind an after-school class for kids in St. Petersburg. But, what makes this program unique is the family who started it.
Feeding Tampa Bay's huge new warehouse means nonprofit needs more volunteers
With the new 215,000 square feet warehouse, Feeding Tampa Bay has the space, but the nonprofit needs more volunteers to make the most out of their mission.
91-year-old retired art teacher's collaborative painting with daughter is on display in Dunedin exhibit
Retired art teacher Beverly Taylor is still painting, and now she's collaborating with someone near and dear to her heart.
Moffitt's coloring wall helps support nurses' mental health: 'Our water cooler'
Being a nurse means being dedicated and compassionate, but there's a lot of stress with the job too – making burn out a big concern. That's why nurses at Moffitt Cancer Center did something colorful to support their mental health.
Bay Area program teaching young adults with disabilities how to use technology
A week-long laptop class was designed to help young adults with disabilities learn the ins and outs of modern technology.