A school that serves children who have cancer opened Wednesday in Brandon. Its founder lost her son to Non-Hodgkin?s lymphoma 25 years ago.
The Summer Passport Program will provide one to two weeks of camp for kids ages 6 to 14 at no cost to families.
Hillsborough County will host an open house to discuss building a regional-sized playground in the Seffner-Mango area.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
The playground at the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center, 5855 S. 78th St. in Tampa, is designed for kids of all abilities.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Learn where to go before an emergency happens and the differences in cost
This is the fourth summer the Children's Board has offered a free mobile water safety program.
19-year-old Dustin Snyder was given weeks to live and he wants to spend them with the person who's been there for him throughout.
Nearly 2 in 3 parents say traffic is the most stressful part of the family road trip, a Harris Poll found.
Hillsborough County parents hoping to sign their kids up for summer camp can do so soon.
Three skill levels of technology camps available for middle and high school students.
Before you jump on the latest trend, discover why real books may be better for your kids.
More commonly than many realize, children are left in hot cars to fend for themselves, and the outcomes are often tragic.
The ‘Iron Man’ star delivered the new arm courtesy of the University of Central Florida’s Limbitless Solutions.
The annual event opened Thursday morning with festivities planned through March 8.
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Legend is living up to his name.
The newborn just couldn’t wait to get to the hospital.
The former NFL quarterback created quite a stir at an Orlando Walmart Sunday.
We want to hear about the heroes in your life.
He bested the standing Guinness World Record.
He spotted a Saturday morning blaze on his way into work.
The viral stunt has been paying off for the state’s chapter of the ALS Association.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
A video and pictorial look at the July 27, 2103 dedication ceremony of the newly opened Korean War Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa.
Tears of joy and sadness marked the end of the Korean War 60 years ago. So, too, today, at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony in Tampa.