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Deer Park® Spring Water Celebrates Atlanta with Limited-Edition Bottle; Brand Pledges $95K for Community Organizations During 2025 MLB All-Star Week
Brand also launches new digital campaign, "Keeping It Real," which puts the city's stories and people front and center, featuring art by local artist George F. Baker III and a community vote to support hometown organizations TAMPA, Fla. and STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Deer Park® Spring Water has unveiled a new limited-edition bottle to celebrate the city of Atlanta as it prepares to host the 95th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard® on July 15. Designed by local artist George F. Baker III, the new 25 fl. oz aluminum bottle celebrates Atlanta's creativity and spirit of community, offering baseball fans – and fans of the spring water brand which has hydrated the eastern seaboard since 1873 – a chance to support three local organizations who are making a difference every day for the people of this great city. The limited-edition bottles, with a distinct design inspired by Atlanta's skyline, are currently available wherever Deer Park® Spring Water is sold. The creative campaign surrounding one of the biggest sports events of the summer will also include the unveiling of a community mural in the Summerhill neighborhood, designed by George. "Atlanta has given me so much, and I'm honored to collaborate with Deer Park to create art that reflects our incredible community, culture and creativity," said George F. Baker III (Instagram: @gfb3). "Atlanta fans show up loud, proud, and full of heart, and that spirit lives in every part of this project, from the bottle to the mural and beyond. It's an honor to be part of something that celebrates not just All-Star Week, but the people who make this city feel like home." With deep roots in "The A," Deer Park® Spring Water is tapping into the excitement of the upcoming game with a digital content series called "Keeping it Real," which spotlights the people who give Atlanta its distinct edge. Conceived and produced by The Lab, the in-house creative agency at Primo Brands, the series features interviews with a variety of figures, including George, and Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves, who is also a Deer Park® Spring Water ambassador this season. Supporting the Heroic Work of Local All StarsThrough a fan-driven vote, Deer Park® Spring Water will give back to local organizations who provide vital services to Atlanta's communities by making donations totaling $95,000 to three standout community organizations, each selected for their commitment to strengthening Atlanta: Food Well Alliance: A collaborative network of local leaders working together to build equitable and thriving community gardens, urban farms, and orchards across metro Atlanta. Boys & Girls Club of America: For more than 165 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis after school and during the summer. Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): With Austin Riley as a partner, this nonprofit organization helps veterans lead healthier lives through fitness events, training, and programs. The public will vote for their organization of choice, and all three will be honored during a special celebration during All-Star Game festivities. "Atlanta isn't just hosting the MLB All-Star Game – it's home to a community of All-Stars who make the city so special through their creativity, their energy, and the love of their city," said Kheri Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer, Primo Brands. "As a graduate of Spelman College, a historically black women's liberal arts college in Atlanta that is dedicated to its community, this activation is special. Our MLB partnership is meant to lift up the communities we serve, and this campaign is the latest example of that promise in action. Only a brand with roots as deep as Deer Park® Spring Water can show up in this way for Atlanta, by Atlanta, and we're honored to celebrate the people who keep this city real, give back through their passions and make a real impact." One percent of sales from the purchase of Deer Park® aluminum bottles will be donated to organizations focused on conserving and preserving watersheds for future generations; we do this through a partnership with 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses aimed at making a positive impact on the environment. Fans can find the limited-edition bottles now, and vote for their organization of choice, until June 30. The "Keeping it Real" series is currently on the brand's Instagram handle, @deerparkwtr, and at About Deer Park® Spring Water Deer Park® Spring Water has been proudly refreshing America for over 150 years, with its roots tracing back to 1873 and the original spring—Boiling Spring, MD, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. What began as one historic source has grown into a trusted brand that now responsibly sources and bottles spring water from multiple locations across the Eastern seaboard. Learn more about our brand at and follow us on Instagram @deerparkwtr. Deer Park® Spring Water is part of Primo Brands, a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration. About Primo Brands Primo Brands is a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, delivering responsibly sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every U.S. state and Canada. Primo Brands has a comprehensive portfolio of highly recognizable and conveniently packaged branded water and beverages that reach consumers whenever, wherever, and however they hydrate through distribution across retail outlets, away from home such as hotels and hospitals, and food service accounts, as well as direct delivery to homes and businesses. These brands include established "billion-dollar brands" Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® Spring Water and The Mountain Valley® Spring Water, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands including Primo Water™ and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash Refresher™ and AC+ION®. Primo Brands also has an industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers, which create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases. Primo Brands operates a vertically integrated coast-to-coast network that distributes its brands to more than 200,000 retail outlets, as well as directly reaching consumers through its Direct Delivery, Exchange and Refill offerings. Through Direct Delivery, Primo Brands delivers responsibly sourced hydration solutions direct to home and business customers. Through its Exchange business, consumers can visit approximately 26,500 retail locations and purchase a pre-filled, multi-use bottle of water that can be exchanged after use for a discount on the next purchase. Through its Refill business, consumers have the option to refill empty multi-use bottles at approximately 23,500 self-service refill stations. Primo Brands also offers water filtration units for home and business customers across North America. For more information, please visit About Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB has achieved back-to-back attendance gains for the first time in 12 years with an overall increase of +11% and 80% of Clubs welcoming more fans over the last two seasons following extensive rule changes that have improved the quality of play on the field. With the 2024 season featuring the best time of game in 40 years and the most stolen bases in 109 years, MLB viewership increased across all its national media partners, grew international viewership by +18%, set another record for streaming with more than 14 billion minutes watched and earned League of the Year honors from Sports Business Journal and the CLIOS. As the league increased its marketing efforts and promotion of star players, MLB has significantly increased its younger fan base as evidenced through viewership, social media, ticket purchasing, and participation metrics. Through its MLB Together social responsibility efforts, MLB remains committed to making a positive impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world. With the continued success of MLB Network, MLB digital platforms and local media production and distribution, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. To learn more about MLB, please visit About Boys and Girls Club of AmericaFor more than 165 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,500 Clubs serve more than 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn. About Food Well Alliance: Food Well Alliance (FWA) is a collaborative network of local leaders working together to build equitable, thriving community gardens, urban farms, and orchards across metro Atlanta. FWA's mission is to provide resources and support to local growers to connect and build healthier communities. Their vision is for an Atlanta that is locally grown and community connected. Since their founding in 2015, FWA has engaged thousands of people annually around the issues of local food and provided more than $15 million indirect resources. FWA currently supports more than 300 growing spaces in the five-county Atlanta metro area: Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Clayton counties- with orchard plantings and service extending into the full Atlanta Region. Learn more about their work and how you can get involved @foodwellalliance or About Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and America's leading health and wellness community for the military-connected community. Team RWB's events and programs empower Veterans and Service Members to build a healthy lifestyle focused on four pillars: physical health, mental health, genuine relationships, and a sense of purpose. With over 250,000 members and supporters across the nation, Team RWB is enriching lives and local communities through both in-person events and dynamic in-app programming. Visit to get involved. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Primo Brands Corporation Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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13-06-2025
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USPS warning customers of 'brushing' scams
The Brief The United States Postal Service is warning about a rise in a variety of scams against customers. "Brushing" scams are a growing concern. The USPS has made thousands of arrests for mail-related crimes since the launch of "Project Safe Delivery." TAMPA - The United States Postal Service is warning about new types of phishing and smishing scams against customers. The agency says there are also growing concerns over new types of scams. What we know Postal officials say there are a variety of types of scams that they see, and that scams continue to evolve and become more sophisticated. "Victims in our area have been defrauded through lottery scams, Publisher's Clearinghouse scams, romance scams," USPS Postal Inspector Damien Kraebel said. The USPS says it commonly sees phishing scams through emails and smishing scams through text messages. The scams are all targeting customers' personal information. Postal officials say there are several red flags to look for in any message you receive about tracking a package or claiming to be the USPS. OTHER NEWS: Child injured in shark attack along Southwest Florida beach "If it's got a country code on it, it's not from the U.S. Postal service, right?" Kraebel said. "If it has a country code from the Philippines, that we don't send text messages from the Philippines." Kraebel says spelling or grammatical errors are also an immediate cause for suspicion. He says real messages from the USPS also never include links to click on. The USPS says "brushing" scams are a growing concern. These scams involve sending unsolicited items from a seller, who then posts fake reviews to boost sales. "For example, in Publisher's Clearinghouse scams, the victim may be called on the phone to say that they've won that, but they may also receive mailings that appear to be from the publisher's clearinghouse," Kraebel said. "And they'll even come with a fake check." Dig deeper In 2023, the USPS launched "Project Safe Delivery", which targets mail-related crimes. In its first year, the USPS says there was a 27% decrease in letter carrier robberies, and there were more than 2,800 arrests made due to mail-related crimes. The scammers tailor their tactics to different groups and demographics. "You might see younger people fall more for employment scams because they're seeking jobs, where elderly might fall more for romance scams or honoree scams," Kraebel said. It's easy to fall victim to these scams, but it's not always easy to track down the person responsible. Once your personal information is out there or your money is gone, postal officials say it's hard to get it back. "They certainly don't make it easy," Kraebel sad. "And the nature of international telecommunications makes it difficult." If you find yourself falling into one of these traps, postal officials encourage you to keep track of your credit accounts, annual credit reports and to freeze your credit if necessary. The USPS also encourages people to forward USPS-related scam emails to spam@ and smishing scam texts to 7726. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
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15-05-2025
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Decorated Army veteran inspiring next generation after over 2 decades of service
The Brief One U.S. Army veteran with over two decades of experience is inspiring the next generation. Retired Colonel Philip Hoyle played a crucial role in operations like Desert Shield and Desert Storm, earning numerous accolades. Colonel Hoyle initially planned to serve for four years but ended up dedicating 22 years to the military. TAMPA - A retired colonel is inspiring his own son to serve in the military after serving in the U.S. Army for 22 years. Philip Hoyle played a crucial role in operations like Desert Shield and Desert Storm, earning numerous accolades. Hoyle's life has always been centered around service to his country. "My dad: retired Army, myself: retired Army Colonel," said Hoyle. "I have one son who's on active duty now in Germany." He joined the Army after graduating from Georgia Southern University. What they're saying "The biggest thing for me and probably for my dad as well, was the call to serve others, to serve your country," said Hoyle. "You know, it's God, family, country." Colonel Hoyle initially planned to serve for four years but ended up dedicating 22 years to the military. "It was a lot of fun," said Hoyle. "We just did a lot of exciting things. We had a lot of good training. There were some hard times as well, but for the most part, it was an enjoyable experience for me." He served during Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and the liberation of Kuwait. "We were called in to go free Kuwait. That was the liberation of Kuwait, Desert Shield, Desert Storm. So very active in that. That was my real combat tour in the 1990s," Hoyle explained. He received the Bronze Star for his service in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, along with the Meritorious Service Medal and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He is also one of the few Army soldiers to have a Naval Unit Commendation Award. "We were the only Army unit with the Marines, so that Marine unit was awarded the Naval Unit Commendation, and because we were part of that unit, we also were awarded that Naval Unit Commendation," Hoyle added. The award did cause some confusion. "So every time I'd have that on my dress uniform, the old sergeants and sergeants majors would come up to me and say, 'Hey sir, you're missing something on that," said Hoyle. "And I'm like, 'No, no. That's the Navy.'" READ: Bay Area veteran helps fellow vets get what they need while highlighting their stories Big picture view Although he enjoyed his time in the military, there was one thing he wished he could change. "My only regret was being away from family at the time, but for the most part, I was very blessed. Every unit I ended up in turned out to be a very high-performing unit. We were always very successful," Hoyle said. He hopes more young people will embrace serving in the military. "We still need people to raise their right hand and swear an oath to the Constitution of the United States and defend our country against all enemies," Hoyle said. It's a commitment he says he will always uphold. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Bryan Gray. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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13-05-2025
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Home insurance nightmares continue months after 2024 hurricanes
The Brief Hurricane victims are still waiting for insurance checks more than six months after the storms. Some people like Wayne Thompson say state reforms are not helping as lawmakers hoped. TAMPA - Hurricane victims are still waiting for insurance checks more than six months after the storms, and some like Wayne Thompson say state reforms are not helping as lawmakers hoped. He is disabled with nerve damage to his spine in his legs. Thompson has been living in his damaged home since Hurricane Milton peeled off the roof, collapsed his ceiling and doused his home with torrential rain in October. What they're saying "It was like a horror movie," he said. "Buckets like a fire brigade just were coming in and out and then we had to step back because it just started caving in on us." The backstory He exhausted his insurance policy coverage for temporary lodging and returned to his home, while his family found other places to sleep. "I had no choice but to move back in," he explained. "I just want my daughter back home. I want my family back together. What am I going to do and where do I even start to fix everything?" He tried seeking assistance from FEMA but said he only received a $300 check for groceries. "I got all my documents, went to FEMA, and FEMA said we can't help you. You have insurance. I'm, like, well, they're not helping me." His insurance company did retain a crew to install a tarp over his damaged roof. Thompson said it did not work, noting, "When they tarped the roof, they only tarped part of it and my roof is flat. And the water would roll right back in again and just start flooding the house again." Thompson said that caused additional mold and water damage, as did nail holes from the installation. "They nailed the tarp to the roof instead of putting sandbags. So, they caused more damage than they helped. Because water was pouring in through the nail holes," he said. "And I think I paid $3,000 just to put tarps on the part they didn't put." As he waited for insurance payments, he said his insurance told him his roof could be repaired. The roofers he found told him it could not. In March, his insurance did send a payment for repairs, but Thompson says it was far below the estimates he could find to do the repairs. The payment also went to his mortgage company, which did not release all the funds under the circumstances. "I just got a phone call from my mortgage company. They had the nerve to ask when am I going to fix the house, so I protect their investment," he said. Thompson said the delays caused additional damage that has exceeded his policy limits. "So, I went to a dealer and sold my car, I sold clothes, shoes. About $16,000 I was about to come up with on my own." Most of that covered a temporary repair of his roof that failed inspection. The rest went to a down payment on drywall work and other repairs. READ: Pinellas leaders to weigh plan for $813M in hurricane relief funds In May, after we started investigating his case, his insurance sent additional payments for his contents and for interior repairs. But he still thinks it's nearly $27,000 short, and Thompson is aware of the challenge and risk of suing his insurance company to try to win his case in court. Under state reforms, homeowners are responsible for their own legal costs even when they prevail. Those fees can add up to thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, unless attorneys agree to assume those costs in exchange for a share of any settlement. "Nobody's going to sue if they think that it's just going to compound the problem," he said. "I hate to say it's on purpose, but it seems like it was built for the insurance company, not us." State lawmakers have made it harder and riskier to sue insurance companies, to reduce frivolous lawsuits and try to bring down insurance costs, which they hope will reduce premiums. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Craig Patrick. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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30-03-2025
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Local veteran looks back to Vietnam War on 50th anniversary
The Brief A local veteran looked back on her time serving in the Vietnam War on the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. Now Linda Pugsley volunteers as a chaplain to treat mental, emotional and spiritual wounds. Saturday was the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans & War Dogs Remembrance event at Veterans Memorial Park. TAMPA - On the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a local veteran flight nurse shared her experience serving in the Airforce. Hillsborough County resident Linda Pugsley tended to physical wounds in combat. She said, "Total life-altering damage to their bodies, and it was like, woah." Now Pugsley volunteers as a chaplain to treat mental, emotional and spiritual wounds. In her early 20s, she worked as a trauma nurse at a Boston-area hospital when she joined the military. She said, "I was just 21-years-old, and then I joined the reserves as a flight nurse." Pugsley served two tours in Vietnam. "'68 through '69. We got over there about May or June. And then I went back in January '72," she said, "We just did the keep them alive, stop their bleeding, keep them breathing, and put them either to Yokota Airbase in Japan or Clark Airbase in the Philippines." Saturday marked 50 years since the last American troops left South Vietnam. Big picture view Pugsley said her feelings about her time serving are complicated. "What was that all about? I think the disturbing part for those of us in Vietnam. Well, over 58,000 died," she explained, We didn't conquer the enemy. Why did we go?" She said the Vietnam War was a difficult one for many reasons. She said, "We were stuck in the middle of politics." And when she returned home, there was a lot to unpack. She explained, "It's kind of like a double whammy. You go through the trauma of war and all of what you had to give up and go through over there. Many of them lost their friends or saw them get injured, and then they had a guilt complex because they got to go home." Pugsley said it's a heavy weight that thousands of veterans still carry 50 years later. READ: John's Pass Seafood Festival returns 6 months after recent hurricanes Saturday was a little bit of respite for those brave men and women with the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans & War Dogs Remembrance event at Veterans Memorial Park. Pugsley shared the invocation followed by an honor guard, tributes to local Vietnam Veteran inductees to the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame and Southeast Asian performances and cuisine. She said, "I've seen a great change in appreciation for our military and that warms my heart." CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
