LAKELAND, Fla. — A young Polk County man is attempting an incredible feat. Robert Norris has already signed his name in the Guinness World Records. Now, he is aiming…
Read more Lakeland ‘man of iron’ inspires others to chase dreamsFLORIDA — As we get closer to the end of the year, we look back at a year that brought happy times for some, but major struggles for…
Read more Catching up with Floridians whose stories inspired us in 2025ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Pinellas County military family has dedicated their lives to service. The family patriarch, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran living at a…
Read more Pinellas military family serving vets during Season of GivingPARRISH, Fla. –– A group of high school seniors in Manatee County started a club three years ago where the requirement for membership is to invite a grandma…
Read more Parrish Grandma Club celebrating the holiday seasonCLEARWATER, Fla. — As we look ahead to Thanksgiving and Black Friday this 2025, the holiday giving season really ramps up, and one Bay area teen is showing the way…
Read more Local Toys for Tots youth ambassador inspiring more serviceORLANDO, Fla. — One Apopka mother drew strength from hurdles to transform her life and show up for her daughter in ways she never imagined possible. “Yes, I’m competing…
Read more Central Florida nurse’s weight loss journey inspires daughterANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Center of Anna Maria Island became the central hub for recovery in a community battered by back-to-back storms. The damage Helene and Milton…
Read more A look back at The Center of Anna Maria Island’s inspiring recovery effortsORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando student set herself apart from the pack, earning top honors and a global distinction of a top cadet in the world. What You Need…
Read more Dr. Phillips senior earns international JROTC accoladeORLANDO, Fla. — There are times the life we imagine for ourselves is at odds with our reality. But, Mei Ashton isn’t letting her reality, dealing with various…
Read more Despite serious diagnoses, young woman carries on crochet businessORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — What Barbara Moore pushed for in the 1970s was novel: She wanted to tackle domestic violence head-on and providing resources to save lives. What…
Read more Harbor House’s work in domestic violence stands as legacy for feminist pioneerWINTER HAVEN, Fla. — It was the trip of a lifetime, diving to the coldest place on Earth as a citizen scientist. But, time spent in Antartica is not…
Read more High-flying, cave-diving teen from Polk County looks to the stars
