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Pets

Pet of the week: 2-year-old Arlo loves playing in a pool

Hillsborough County

Iconic Tampa water tower's new mural aims to uplift commuters

Pinellas County

'Kindness Kid' giving nine gifts of generosity on 9th birthday

Polk County

Bike shop offers you a free bicycle if you build it yourself

Hillsborough County

Cybersafety group teams with Garfield creator to protect kids

Pinellas County

100-year-old Clearwater sewing star makes quilts for babies

Citrus, Hernando County

Batman of Spring Hill helps kids in need find their courage

Hillsborough County

School opens arcade-like 'Incentive Room' for respectful kids

Pets

Pet of the week: Nevaeh is a slice of heaven looking for a home

Hillsborough County

Tampa Bay Tech art program grads working at Pixar and Disney

Pinellas County

Former homeless mom becomes leader at Pinellas non-profit

Pinellas County

Hashtag Lunchbag hosting meetup to help feed homeless

Hillsborough County

Nonprofit helps at-risk kids with clothes and school supplies

Polk County

Bee colony inside classroom teaches kids environment protection

Pinellas County

Nonprofit repurposes day-old bouquets and gives them to vets

Sarasota, Manatee County

Teen's invention saves turtle hatchlings by keeping beaches clean

Pinellas County

Pinellas County artist creates beer cans for local breweries

Pets

Pet of the week: Rafiki is loyal with a silly side

Sarasota, Manatee County

Sarasota Army vet discovers amazing artistic gift after injuries

Back To School

Teachers at St. Pete hospital getting kids ready for school year

Back to School

Teachers shop for free at Pasco County clothing pop-up store

Hillsborough County

Free photography class for underserved kids helps grow skills

Hillsborough County

Historic church fights off demolition, thanks love by neighbors

Sarasota, Manatee County

'Working Cat' program puts feral felines to work catching mice

Pets

Pet of the week: Mercy is looking for an active family

Pinellas County

Pinellas teen volunteers for group that helped her as an infant

Pinellas County

Girls Rock Camp in St. Pete empowers kids with power chords

Hillsborough County

Tampa's Conscious Coconut gets boost from people with disabilities

Hillsborough County

'Cost-free' Tampa grocery store is open to all, no questions asked

Pets

Pet of the week: Dhama enjoys doing dog yoga

Pinellas County

St. Pete tech company teaches job skills to Boys & Girls Clubs

Pinellas County

Tampa design firm builds wild interactive toys for public spaces

Hillsborough County

Tampa athlete N’Jhari Jackson wins honorary ESPY Award

Driving Tampa Bay Forward

Top 50 most congested roadways in Tampa

Pasco County

Pastor creates New Port Richey safe haven for all teens

Pets

Pet of the week: Travis loves receiving doggie treats

Hillsborough County

Tampa consignment shop helps girls in foster homes

Pinellas County

St. Pete artist is picked by U.S. Mint to create coin designs

Pinellas County

Youth Farm in St. Pete teaches kids gardening and cooking skills

Pets

Pet of the week: Navin has an endearing smile

Pinellas County

Giant squid spotted in U.S. waters for first time by USF professor

Pinellas County

Vertical oyster gardens fight red tide and filter polluted water