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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 dreamsST. 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 serviceDADE CITY, Fla. — The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City will host a Civil War reenactment on Saturday. But there is more going on than…
Read more Pioneer Florida Museum and Village to hold Civil War reenactmentSARASOTA, Fla. — The World DanceSport Federation Championships are happening this weekend. Team USA is well represented by one of our new Sunshine State residents. Born in Ukraine,…
Read more Ukrainian Sarasota resident dancing for world championshipANNA 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 effortsCLEARWATER, Fla. — A year ago on Sept. 26, Tampa Bay area residents woke up to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Some of our neighbors are still facing…
Read more Feather Sound resident spreads hope a year after HeleneSEMINOLE, Fla. — Seminole High School JV volleyball player Shaleigh Hirtzel is working on her dream of playing at the collegiate level. She is also an inspiration not only for her…
Read more Seminole High volleyball player with prosthetic inspires self confidenceSEMINOLE, Fla. — Seminole High School JV volleyball player Shaleigh Hirtzel is working on her dream of playing at the collegiate level. She is also an inspiration not only for her…
Read more Seminole High volleyball player with prosthetic inspires self confidenceWINTER HAVEN, Fla. — In today’s Pursuit Unlimited story, we look at how faith can play a significant role in recovering from illness. A Polk County mom of three…
Read more Polk mother of three beats cancer with support her three pillarsTAMPA, Fla. — The #TampaStrong is trending since the storms impacted the Bay area. What You Need To Know Sasha Kelly, who owns Life is Gouda in South…
Read more Life is still Gouda for hurricane victim who helps othersST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Through September, Weapon Brand, a small business in St. Pete, is offering free self-defense classes to a select group. The company’s classes mix fitness with practical…
Read more Eckerd College students feeling good by feeling safeCLEARWATER, Fla. – The Lotz of Blessings nonprofit in Clearwater has a pretty simple mission, which is to organize events throughout the year to help the less fortunate. They…
Read more Lotz of Blessings packs snacks for food insecure studentsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mt. Vernon Elementary Principal Nikishia Dixon said it is through community partnerships with private companies such as Office Depot that the Pinellas County school can supplement…
Read more Mt. Vernon Elementary sends new teachers on shopping spreeST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Girls Rock St. Pete is having their fifth summer camp rock concert this weekend at Jannus Live. What You Need To Know Girls Rock St.…
Read more Girls Rock St. Pete summer camp Rocks Jannus LiveTREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — All the visitors to Tampa Bay area beaches could lead to a big beach cleanup effort after Fourth of July festivities as a small business in…
Read more Beach Responsibly Project founders wants to clean up Treasure IslandWINTER HAVEN, Fla. — If you could pick anywhere in the world to visit, where would you go? What You Need To Know Lily Light and her family…
Read more The Visual Bucket List sends Polk County family to AustraliaPINELLAS PARK, Fla. — The City of Pinellas Park wants you to know about one of their relatively new offerings from Parks and Rec. In one of the…
Read more Pinellas Park’s Patti Johnson Farm’s contests help with outreachPOLK COUNTY, Fla. – A pair of Polk County High School standouts will walk the stage of the RP Funding Center in Lakeland on Monday, May 20 at…
Read more Polk County grads teach chess to kids from migrant families
