TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay area man is leading an organization that is bringing lots of joy and comfort to people who need it. John Turner is the president of Project PUP or Pets Uplifting People.

Jerry Lee Copher, 73, of Paris, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2025. Born on January 14, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, Jerry was the son of Dewey and Wanda Copher. He attended Trinity High School ...