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Granting Wishes campaign kicks off

Linda Hurtado — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:53:51 GMT

A Florida woman is celebrating a milestone today that was 14 years in the making. She finally got reconstruction after breast cancer. A local non profit, teaming up with a national bra company made it possible.

Evan's ORGANizers prepare for transplant

Linda Hurtado — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:40:04 GMT

Two-year-old Evan Ranieri will be getting a donated kidney Wednesday. His parents hope his journey will inspire others to donate organs to children who have a whole lifetime still ahead of them.

Taking Action for the Tampa Thunder

Linda Hurtado — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:03:02 GMT

We're taking action tonight for a well deserving group of Tampa athletes. They call themselves the Thunder and they've stormed onto the soccer scene - putting enough points up to make it all the way to a national competition.

STUDY: E Coli found in most public pools

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:32 GMT

A new study from the Center for Disease Control says the majority of public pools are contaminated with E.Coli.

Organic, conventional industry at odds

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:09 GMT

The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.

Mini horse visits retirement community

Jaime Garcia — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:13:59 GMT

A miniature horse named "Star" visited Freedom Square in Seminole. Freedom Square is a Five Star continuing care retirement community. Star spent time with Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

LiFT Academy for kids with special needs

Linda Hurtado — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:03:00 GMT

A group of students at a new kind of school are getting ready for their very first prom. The LiFT Academy opened its doors this year with a no-bullying policy and a school plan that caters to special needs.

Are you the match for McKinze?

Linda Hurtado — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:03:51 GMT

A viewer from Frostproof sent us an email alerting us to a life and death situation facing a little girl from Lake Wales. I investigated the social media campaign growing around the girl and uncovered a way we can all take action to help save her life.

Are you putting toxins on your skin?

Linda Hurtado — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:24:57 GMT

You use them every day, but how much do you know about the chemicals found in makeup, deodorant, lotions and soaps? We go in-depth to show the toxins and potential health hazards found in popular skin care products.