Man Named 'Miracle' Credited for Saving Woman's Life After Following His Instincts On the Road
A humble tow truck driver is being hailed as a hero after he listened to his guts and made a U-turn during a late night job last week.
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Since Officers Gave Her a Car, Strangers Have Donated Thousands to 20-Year-old Raising Her 5 Siblings
Despite losing both of their parents to cancer, these six siblings have since received an outpouring of support from total strangers.
After Parents Died, 20-Year-old Has Been Raising Her 5 Siblings-and People Are Now Rallying Behind Her
This sweet little family has received an unexpected financial windfall after their story was publicized by their local police department.
Rather Than Party on Spring Break, 19-Year-old Tourist Picked Up Trash From Miami Beaches
Joshua Caraway could have spent his spring break partying with his friends, but instead, he spent his vacation picking up leftover trash.
Personal Trainer With Autism Opened a New Gym That Caters Specifically to People With Special Needs
When Mark Fleming noticed that there weren't any exercise facilities that could cater to special needs clients, he started his very own gym.
Seniors Conquer Loneliness and Chores With App That Hires 'Grandkids On-Demand' at College
Seniors no longer have to suffer through the loneliness of their golden years thanks to an app that pairs them with "grandkids on-demand".
When Parents Accidentally Lock Keys in Their Car With Infant Daughter, Group of Inmates Offer Their Skills
These non-violent offenders were not breaking into an SUV to steal anything; they were simply trying to help a distressed couple unlock their car door.
Florida Set to Become a World Leader in Renewable Energy With 30 Million New Solar Panels
The initiative is expected to become "the largest installation of solar panels by a regulated utility in the world."
Matches Made in Heaven (and Jail): Look at the Troubled Dogs Saved From Euthanasia by Doting Inmates
This program saves rescue dogs from euthanizaton by pairing them with inmates who find rehabilitation in working with the troubled pups.
Newlyweds Celebrate Tying the Knot By Bringing Wedding Guests to Shop for Toys to Give Away
These newlyweds figured that if they were already two of the happiest people in the world, they might as well use their wedding day to bring joy to others.
Man Uses Cast On His Broken Arm to Shatter Window and Rescue Senior From Burning Home
While people are usually never happy to have a broken arm, this man's cast helped to rescue a little old lady from a house fire earlier this week.
Tears Flow as 88-Year-old Finally Meets Biological Daughter She Thought Died At Birth
This emotional reunion at a nursing facility in Florida has been 69 years in the making.
Florida Everglades Off the Danger List of World Heritage Sites
The World Heritage Committee announced that significant improvements in the preservation of the Everglades National Park in Florida and Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve in Honduras were sufficient to warrant their removal from UNESCO's list of endangered World Heritage Sites.
Sale of Sugar Company Land Turning Point for Everglades Restoration
Florida's governor last week announced the details of the largest environmental acquisition in state history, a $1.7 billion buyout of 187,000 acres of farmland from the nation's biggest sugar grower described as the "missing link" in the stalled effort to restore the Everglades. "I can envision no better gift to the Everglades, or the people […]
Instead of Buying New Car, Retired Paramedic Spends $40K on Overdose Prevention Kits and Already Saved 94 Lives
This 52-year-old retiree is determined to save as many people as possible – and he does this by giving away a simple nasal spray called Narcan.
NHL Owner Gives $10 Million to Heroes and Community Groups
Jeff Vinik, chairman of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and his wife, are donating more than $10 million for "deserving community heroes and charity partners in the Tampa Bay area.
Homeless Piano Player Stuns Viewers; Video Lands Him an Audition (WATCH)
A video uploaded to Facebook of a homeless man playing a "public piano," has become quite popular--and landed him the chance to audition for a paying gig.
Picasso Police Horse Paints in His Spare Time
Jacob, a horse who works for St. Petersburg Police Department in Florida, paints in his spare time thanks to his handler Officer Jason Hughes.
Fifth Grader Pulls 3 Kids to Safety After School Bus Crashes Into Lake
A heroic 10-year-old jumped into action to help save three kids after their school bus crashed into a lake.
(UPDATE) Homeless Piano Player Gets a Makeover and Paying Gig
A new look and confidence boost helped to get this musically-gifted homeless veteran off the Florida streets and performing again.
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