Bay Area group needs help sending foster families on free trip to Disney World
A Bay Area organization that provides presents to foster children at Christmastime wants to send foster families on a magical vacation.
Academy of Holy Names students bring fun for local migrant children in mission trip
Academy of Holy Names Catholic School students stayed local for their annual mission trip due to the pandemic. They provided the fun for children at the Plant City Migrant Trailer Community Park.
Organization dressing Hillsborough County students for 20 years
A Hillsborough County organization is celebrating 20 years providing clothing and other essential items to students.
Foster teens learn life skills at sea before aging out of system
Many young adults aging out of the foster care system have a difficult time starting life on their own, but a new project is helping them find success.
Love for music led Tampa woman to start non-profit for music education
When public school budgets are cut, music departments are often first on the chopping block. One national organization is playing a different tune to help kids from Tampa Bay and across the globe make beautiful music.
Women's charitable group funds life-saving technology at St. Joseph's Hospital
March is Women's History Month and FOX 13 is are highlighting a group of women who are making a difference at a Bay Area hospital.
Volunteer stories: The backbone of Metropolitan Ministries
Volunteers and donors are a big part of the success of Metropolitan Ministries. Tom Cornett has been volunteering for years. His effort of giving back to the community is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Hands Across The Bay Empowerment Center helps women overcome domestic violence
Julie Weintraub made her fortune in the diamond business but she says her heart is in helping women who are victims of domestic violence. She just open up a center to help in her mission.
Tampa cleaning company hopes small act of kindness has big impact on students
Windows at the Hillsborough Education Foundation are getting a much-needed cleaning thanks to Fish Window Cleaning.
Creative community helps feed homeless at annual Empty Bowl fundraising event
For $25, attendees of the St. Vincent de Paul CARES 8th Annual Empty Bowl fundraising event will receive a handmade bowl filled with soup and the money raised goes to feed the homeless.
USF math professor shows students the beauty of numbers
University of South Florida associate professor Dr. Ruthmae Sears excelled in mathematics from a young age. Now she's been given a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her work.
From soup kitchen to affordable housing: Metropolitan Ministries celebrates 50 years of serving the community
Metropolitan Ministries started in 1972 from humble beginnings.
Teacher starts organization to give prom dresses to girls who need them
It's almost time for the exciting time of high school proms, but that excitement comes with a price tag some families can't always afford. To help cut expenses for the big day, a group of ladies got together to provide dresses to all who need them.
Bay Area architect takes pride in his buildings and his ability to dream big
A Bay Area architect who designs sustainable, functional spaces, is looking back on his journey from the mountains of Tennessee to becoming the owner of a successful firm in the city of Tampa.
Teenage hospice volunteers hope to ‘rock’ park visitors with positivity
Several teens are placing rocks in not-so-hard-to-find places at R. E. Olds Park in Oldsmar.
Polk County teacher uses door art to teach inclusion and diversity
Students are admiring the work of their art teacher Chanique Davis, at Lake Alfred Elementary School.
University Area program promotes development through art for 22 years
A local non-profit is using art to help Bay Area youth gain self-esteem. Their classes are what's right with Tampa Bay.
FOX 13's Kelly Ring announces retirement from television news after 37 years on-air in Tampa Bay
After an iconic 37-year career covering and reporting news in Tampa Bay, FOX 13’s Kelly Ring is announcing her retirement from television.
'Reach for the stars': Tampa hip hop artist inspires next generation with educational raps
Students at Frontier Elementary School get excited when hip-hop artist Corey Thornton enters their classroom. For 19 years Thornton has been rapping a positive message at schools.
Tampa boy celebrates 11th birthday by hosting school food drive
When Christopher Bowling turned 11, instead of asking for presents, he decided to sponsor a food drive at Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School in Tampa.