Hillsborough County, Florida-- An upcoming, exciting event will honor some of Hillsborough County's high school senior athletes, and award them with scholarships for displaying hard work, determination and true spirit.

The "Heart of a Champion" scholarship will go to one male, and one female student athlete from 33 Hillsborough County schools who have demonstrated what “heart” is all about, event organizers explained Wednesday.

Tampa, Florida -- Help make your neighborhood a little nicer by taking part in the Great American Cleanup.

On Saturday, April 27,  Make Tampa Bay Beautiful is hosting two cleanups in The Heights area.

One will be at the 22nd Street Park, which is 7801 N. 22nd Ave., Tampa, FL 33604. The other is at Lowery Park Boat Ramp which is located at 7525 North Blvd, Tampa, FL 33604.

Pre-registration is open and it's a good idea to sign up in advanced because the spaces are limited.

Hillsborough County, Florida -- Enroll kids in the Summer VPK Program. 

The Summer VPK Program is a free, voluntary, 300 insturctional-hour program designed to prepare Florida's 4-year-olds for successful entry into kindergarten. 

In Hillsborough County, the 2013 Summer VPK Program is delivered at certain public elementary schools and by a select number of approved, private child care providers. A list of schools and private providers can be found here.