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Diamond Davis Johnson helps young adults aging out of foster care navigate one of life's toughest transitions. The Tampa Bay Lightning just gave her nonprofit a $50,000 boost to keep that critical work going.
A Tampa school superintendent just scored $50,000 to help every child reach a life-changing milestone. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Kevin Hendrick for his work ensuring kids can read well by third grade.
Tampa Bay communities are rallying together to stop the region's biggest dengue fever outbreak in a century, and mosquito control teams say the public's help is making all the difference. No deaths have been reported, and local heroes are working overtime to protect their neighbors.
Tampa General Hospital is launching America's first drone delivery program for emergency blood transfusions, cutting transport time to under three minutes. When someone is bleeding out, those saved minutes could mean the difference between life and death.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is now accepting nominations for everyday heroes making their community better. One nonprofit will win $50,000 to continue their life-changing work.
The Tampa Bay Latin Chamber is helping small business owners access free consulting, grants up to $15,000, and the mental tools needed to succeed. In three years, they've connected nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs with resources that are transforming the local economy.
From marine conservation to helping foster teens, Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers to make a difference this June. These five opportunities let you give back in ways that match your schedule and interests.
Two Tampa Bay high school flag football teams brought home state championship trophies, continuing a decade-long legacy of excellence. Robinson claimed its 10th consecutive title while Lennard upset the top seed for an emotional victory.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
A brother and sister are starring in a powerful play about real Holocaust survivors who were also siblings. The multimedia show runs through May 17 at freeFall Theatre, bringing history to life for new generations.
When gas prices hit $4.27 per gallon in Tampa Bay, drivers like Valerie Didonato discovered electric vehicles could save them hundreds monthly. Even without federal tax credits, the math is finally making sense for everyday commuters.
Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.