Roy De Jesus

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Tampa Senior STEM Champion returns to Washington

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

TAMPA, Fla. — As school districts across the state enjoy Spring Break, one Middleton High School Senior in Tampa will be in Washington D.C.Rudra Patel, 18, is representing his Florida peers at the 2025 National STEM Festival for the second straight year. He is one of about 100 champions nationwide selected for the honor.
St. Pete Dr. retires after 40 years

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dr. Alan Smith, a beloved family doctor in St. Peterburg, is retiring after 40 years of practice. In his last days of work this week, he had special visits and farewells.
Edgewater Prep's Life Skills Classes build up the community

2 months ago | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The life skills and character development curriculum at Edgewater Prep Academy in St. Petersburg encourages students to help their community. They are lessons the students take to heart.
Krewe of Europa brings Gasparilla to the world

Jan 24, 2025 | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

TAMPA, Fla. — The Krewe of Europa is bringing the “krewe experience” to the world and in this year’s Gasparilla, some parts of the world are celebrating the longtime Tampa tradition and festival. The Krewe of Europa parades around the world and its members also come from around the world—all for a great cause. It is the first and only US based parade krewe to be a fully voting member of the Federation of European Carnival Cities.
Beaded cross maker credits faith for her survival

Jan 3, 2025 | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — As Tarpon Springs and the Tampa Bay Greek Orthodox community get ready to celebrate Epiphany, a woman credits the power of prayer and service to helping her recover from a life-threatening illness.
Still deplaced St. Pete family working to overcome storms

Dec 6, 2024 | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A variety of organizations in the Bay area are stepping up this holiday season to help families devastated by the back-to-back hurricanes. One office located on Indian Rocks Beach affected by flooding is holding a toy drive to benefit other hurricane victims. It shows how they are helping while facing their own challenges. One of the families benefiting from this event spoke to Spectrum News to tell us about the dire need most are still facing weeks after landfall.
Valrico resident wins national awards despite condition

Nov 29, 2024 | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

Melissa Weldishofer is an award-winning dog trainer with multiple medals from the American Kennel Club.
Marine Veteran and Pasco native bakes up shortbread business

Nov 22, 2024 | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

DADE CITY, Fla. — As we recognize Veteran’s and Military Families Month, we also put the spotlight on the service members who do not let challenges get in the way of success post service. Mary Katherine Mason Alston is a Marine Corp veteran and Pasco County native who is baking up a successful small business with help from a longtime family recipe.
Pasco Mom survives tragic accident with help from her boys

Nov 14, 2024 | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A Pasco County family is recovering from the storms. A week before, mom Kayla Miller had an even more terrifying experience when a tree fell and struck her head. She survived the tragic event with help from her children.
Polk mother of three beats cancer with support her three pillars

Nov 1, 2024 | baynews9.com | Roy De Jesus

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — In today’s Pursuit Unlimited story, we look at how faith can play a significant role in recovering from illness. A Polk County mom of three is telling her story of how she overcame a cancer diagnosis with support from her community, a place she finds comfort in and a little help from above.