Ashley Porter
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Gasparilla Music Festival drums up support for music programs posted on Monday, March 4, 2013 - 7:51pm Brandon, Florida -- Inside the band room at Horace Mann Middle School, there's a story behind every note. "Some of the instruments are over 50 years old," says band director Kevin Fuller. Some of... read more... |
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Nonprofit sells snacks, collects items for storm relief posted on Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 7:28pm WESLEY CHAPEL, Florida -- From a distance, the red trailer at The Shops at Wiregrass looks like any other food truck, dotted with signs advertising tacos and one-pound tamales. But a closer... read more... |
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Metro Ministries looking for last-minute donations posted on Monday, December 24, 2012 - 12:28pm Tampa, Florida -- The shelves are a little emptier than normal at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent, which provides toys and food to families in need. This year, the organization runs the risk... read more... |
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Crowdfunding website helps pediatric patients posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 6:27pm St. Petersburg, Florida -- Two-month-old Jude weighed just under two pounds when he was born months before his due date at All Children's Hospital. His mom, Traci Andrews, calls him a miracle. "We... read more... |
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Hospital dish washer becomes Santa for foster kids posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 6:08pm Tampa, Florida -- Santa Claus rides a bike to work. He washes dishes for a living. But it's when the water stops that the magic begins. "What I do every year - I try to brighten people's spirits... read more... |
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Haven't voted yet? Over-the-counter ballots may help avoid long lines posted on Sunday, November 4, 2012 - 11:54pm TAMPA BAY, Florida -- Early voting days are done for this election, but some counties are finding a way to still let people vote in a very similar way.Elections officials in Hillsborough and Pinellas... read more... |
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Should kids be allowed to play outdoor sports during a storm? posted on Monday, October 8, 2012 - 8:12pm Fort Myers, Florida -- After the death of an 11-year-old football player who was struck by lightning on the field, many people have expressed their sadness, and also, their concerns about safety... read more... |
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Should paddling be allowed as punishment in schools? posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 8:28pm If your child has to be disciplined at school, should paddling be an option? It has been in the past, and is still allowed under specific rules in a number of school districts across Florida. Now, an... read more... |
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Resolution may formally oppose Gov. Scott's funding veto posted on Friday, September 7, 2012 - 10:43am Safety Harbor, Florida -- City leaders are taking action over Governor Rick Scott's veto on funding for the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.Safety Harbor's City Commission may adopt a resolution... read more... |
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