CARNEGIE MEDAL
Lakeland man who rescued child from burning car receives Carnegie Medal
The Carnegie Medal is considered North America’s highest award for civilian heroism.
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The Carnegie Medal is considered North America’s highest award for civilian heroism.
Barbara Moore founded the organization's predecessor in the 1970s, and it is evolving into a "one-stop shop" for domestic violence assistance.
Keep Pinellas Beautiful is headed to the second annual Do Good Day looking for volunteers and ready to partner with others for trash pickup events.
A local Tarpon Springs veteran is putting her craft for baking confectionery toward a sweet mission.
Frank Hall will help to supply shelters and neighborhoods with necessities following tornadoes.
Chief Barbara Tripp is part of the 6% of fire chiefs who are women in the U.S.
Growing on the Spectrum adapts classes to include exercise breaks, limited distractions, positive reinforcement and clearly established routines.
Tampa Middleton High senior Rudra Patel, who is a back-to-back STEM Champion, returns to Washington for the national festival.
Erin Cardinal is the dance teacher at John Hopkins Middle School.
Positive Impact St. Pete is partnering with the Grand Prix. Last year, they were able to provide food to around 700 families.
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Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. Here's a look at some of the reactions.
Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.
The shuffleboard tradition grows in Tampa Bay area as Shuffle in Tampa celebrates seven years with a weekend bash.
Amalie Arena officials have announced that a Keith Sweat birthday bash will deliver a night of soulful performances and timeless music.
A nuisance alligator trapper was contracted and "has been dispatched to remove the alligator."
The ice fell into the home, fire department officials said.
Police say he threatened two Kamala Harris supporters as they campaigned outside a Florida early voting site.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers say they received a tip that led them to the alligators.
Councilman Luis Viera to propose the city begin working with leaders in Hillsborough and Pasco County to make improvements to Morris Bridge Road.
Officials give a glimpse into the repairs needed inside Tropicana Field. Still, city leaders say Trop can be ready for baseball by next spring.
"I jumped on its back and pried its jaws open," said the woman who wrestled an alligator to save her dog.
The Wilton Simpson Technical College offers various programs in high demand fields.
More than a thousand mobile home park residents have been told to elevate or replace their homes in Pinellas County due to hurricane damage
Officials at the Tampa company say the models are used in classrooms around the world to improve health outcomes for humans and animals.
