Ashley Porter

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Disney transforms pediatric cancer patients into princesses posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 6:59pm Tampa, Florida -- Follow three-year-old Izzy Dean, and she'll take you on a journey as quick as her attention span: from puppet shows to jam sessions, from the playground to experiences that most... read more...
'Lamplighters' brighten kids' faces through generosity posted on Monday, April 1, 2013 - 4:18pm Tampa, Florida -- How would you like to check out the hottest trends in summer fashion while also helping kids? On Thursday, April 4, from 6 - 10 p.m., "Lights, Fashion, Hope" is taking over Saks... read more...
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...
Businesses, families finding ways around boil water notice posted on Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 9:48pm TAMPA, Florida -- With the 48-hour boil water notice affecting such a large part of Tampa, businesses are turning to alternatives to keep their heads above water. "Our stuff is safe here," says Amy... read more...
Family of UT student hit by car offers reward posted on Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 11:03pm TAMPA, Florida -- The family of a University of Tampa student who was hit by a car last weekend is now offering a cash reward, hopeful that it will bring answers. "We're just looking to make... read more...
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...
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...
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...
Sam Gibbons honored in emotional service posted on Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 8:06pm TAMPA, Fla. -- Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church is where longtime Congressman Sam Gibbons attended. Friends say he sat in the pews the Sunday before his passing on October 10. On... read more...