TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A former Army ranger who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder haspleaded guilty to trying to bring a loaded handgun and 300 rounds of ammunition onto MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa last summer.

The Tampa Bay Times reported Monday that federal prosecutors are recommending a year's probation for 49-year-old Scott Harkenreader.

Tampa, Fla. -- On Feb. 20, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital announced the winners of its annual Kids are Heroes campaign during a special ceremony with Tampa Bay Lightning and Kids are Heroes Spokeschampion Steven Stamkos.

113 children ages 5 to 18 years old were nominated by others in the community in stories that highlighted heroic and selfless deeds. In November, Stamkos helped patients of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital choose the winners in each age group.

At the Bensonoff family’s South Tampa home, life is full of music and drama - and it’s never dull.

“Mark makes sure our lives are really fun; he’s so happy,” says Elena Bensonoff, mother of 8-year-old Mark.

With aspirations of performing on Broadway, Mark practices at home constantly. He never stops singing and he stages theatrical productions in their home daily, with or without an audience.