Police Make a Priority of Helping Tampa's Homeless-and Do An Amazing Job
When a Florida sheriff realized he couldn't enforce away his county's homeless problem, he told his department to find them homes and jobs instead.
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Adorable 2-Year-Old Triplets Are Best Friends With Their Garbage Men-Video
For these three triplets, the best part of the week is when they run out to see the local sanitation workers arriving for trash collection.
WATCH: Suspect Weeps When Judge Remembers Him as "Nicest Kid in Middle School" -It Changed His Life
A suspect broke down sobbing when he realized the judge was his old childhood friend-but his shame turned into determination for reform.
Tiger Airlifted to Happy Retirement Home After Decade in Grim Circus
Everyone deserves a fairytale ending – especially Hoover after he was abused for a decade in Peru.
Cop Responds to Call at Animal Shelter, Leaves as New Foster Dad to Puppy
This Florida police officer was finishing a call to an animal shelter when he locked eyes with a puppy– and couldn't bear to leave him homeless.
Dog Wearing Life Jacket is Found Adrift in Vast Gulf of Mexico (WATCH)
Like a needle in a haystack, this Jack Russell terrier bobbed for hours on the perilous sea, until strangers spotted him and scooped him up with a rescue.
Watch High School Teens Host 'Senior' Prom For Elderly at Nursing Home
Watch these high school students host nursing home residents to a prom complete with flowers, photos, a king and queen, and dancing.
Homeless Man Reunited w/ Inheritance Thanks to Good Samaritan and Police
A good Samaritan and the police search for homeless man to reunite him with his inheritance.
Hospital Staff Twirl in Tutus Every Tuesday for Bedside Giggles
The staff at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital dresses up to delight patients every week on "Tutu Tuesdays"
Man With Cerebral Palsy Lands Dream Job
Despite having little to no control over his body, this determined worker has become one of the most beloved – and accomplished – staffers at his workplace.
Police Hunt Ends When TV Station Spots Boy Napping on Roof
This two-hour police search for a missing boy came to an amusing end when he was found simply taking a snooze on the roof of his house.
Teen Who Lost Arms Becomes Unlikely Basketball Hero
This 13-year-old boy doesn't let his condition keep him from doing what he leaves – even if it means playing basketball with no arms. Jamarion Styles lost most of his arms from a disease he had as a baby. Despite always wanting to shoot hoops with the other kids at his community center, they would […]
World's First Neighborhood For Children Recovering From Abuse is Underway in Florida
The West Melbourne neighborhood will consist of seven foster homes and a community center ready to house up to 35 neglected children.
Congress Votes Overwhelmingly to Restore Everglades
The House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $7.8 billion project to restore the Florida Everglades and undo a half-century of human impact.
Homeless People Show Heart-touching Generosity in Undercover Op
In a video published last weekend, Florida homeless people displayed heart-touching generosity in an undercover experiment to test their humanity.
Famous Football Player Chooses To Eat Lunch Next To Boy With Autism
This Floridian wide receiver could have sat at a lot of different middle school cafeteria tables, but instead, he chose to sit with 11-year-old Bo.
Watch Boat Captain Pull Rusty Hook From Mouth of 7-Foot-Long Shark
It's a good thing that this fearless fisherman has worked with sharks before.
Pit Bulls Save Children From Venomous Snake Lurking in Their Yard
After finding a copperhead that was hiding in their yard, Slayer and Paco are the cutest – and bravest – heroes to ever bless a family.
Sacking Homework, County Schools Tell Parents to Read With Their Kids Instead
In light of recent studies saying that kids perform better without the burden of homework, this Florida county has done away with it altogether.
When Dog Chews Girl's Beloved Elf on the Shelf, Hospital Works Magic With a Little Help From Santa
Because no one is allowed to touch the Elf on the Shelf, Aubrie truly believed that her little doll was done for – until local nurses stepped in to help.
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