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Mystery donor drops gold coin worth thousands in Salvation Army bucket

Mystery donor drops gold coin worth thousands in Salvation Army bucket

A Salvation Army location in Vermont recently received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise among its holiday donations.

December 14, 2025 3:08pm EST
Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades

Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades

A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.

December 12, 2025 11:34am EST
Season of giving: These charities are making a difference this Christmas

Season of giving: These charities are making a difference this Christmas

As the Christmas season approaches, a range of charities working tirelessly to support families and individuals in need.

December 10, 2025 12:15pm EST
More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food in 2025, GoFundMe report finds

More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food in 2025, GoFundMe report finds

A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.

December 9, 2025 12:58pm EST
California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family

California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family

The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.

December 5, 2025 5:20pm EST
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.

December 4, 2025 11:26am EST
'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.

December 3, 2025 10:47am EST
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster

Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster

The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.

November 14, 2025 4:44pm EST
Brooksy at 100: A spunky sailor’s long voyage from War to Wisdom

Brooksy at 100: A spunky sailor’s long voyage from War to Wisdom

This Veterans Day, we salute Donald "Brooksy" Brooks, a spunky Navy veteran from Winter Haven who is about to celebrate his centennial birthday.

November 11, 2025 10:40pm EST
Thunderstorm sparks mysterious 2,000-mile journey for spooked California pup later found in Illinois

Thunderstorm sparks mysterious 2,000-mile journey for spooked California pup later found in Illinois

One theory behind the impressive journey is that Opie, while lost, was mistakenly thought to be dumped and unwanted. They might’ve then scooped him up to save him.

October 9, 2025 9:54pm EDT
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton

A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton

One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.

October 9, 2025 7:33am EDT
Watch: Nebraska baby born with rare cancer leaves hospital to cheers after months of treatment

Watch: Nebraska baby born with rare cancer leaves hospital to cheers after months of treatment

A baby from Omaha, Nebraska, received a joyful send-off after spending six months in the hospital battling a rare form of cancer.

October 4, 2025 5:54pm EDT
'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash

'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash

A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.

September 1, 2025 3:02pm EDT
10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster

10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster

At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.

August 16, 2025 3:57pm EDT
Explore the limits of imagination at this Creative Pinellas exhibit

Explore the limits of imagination at this Creative Pinellas exhibit

The iMAGiNE NATION exhibit on display at Creative Pinellas is the work of a location artist from St. Petersburg.

July 29, 2025 5:27pm EDT
Pennsylvania man holds hand of trapped crash victim after rescue attempts fail

Pennsylvania man holds hand of trapped crash victim after rescue attempts fail

"Her family had reached out and said she’s forever grateful," Nathaniel Bunn explained. "I want them to know that I’m no hero and that I’m just a great guy doing what I thought was right."

July 28, 2025 3:03pm EDT
WATCH: Florida kitten with head stuck in pipe rescued by deputies, named 'Piper'

WATCH: Florida kitten with head stuck in pipe rescued by deputies, named 'Piper'

Florida deputies recently came to the rescue of a kitten who had its head stuck in a pipe, and the entire rescue mission was caught on bodycam. The kitten was given the name “Piper" to commemorate her rescue.

July 11, 2025 12:25pm EDT
Man rescues six from Paris apartment fire, including infants

Man rescues six from Paris apartment fire, including infants

A man is being hailed as a hero in France after risking his life to save six people, including two infants, from a burning apartment building on Friday, July 4. 

July 10, 2025 3:02pm EDT
Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1

Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.

July 10, 2025 12:15pm EDT
California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor

California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor

Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.

July 9, 2025 2:57pm EDT
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I-75 crash leaves 2 dead in Sarasota: Man arrested for DUI manslaughter, troopers say

Accused drunk driver arrested in double fatal Sarasota crash: 'Ridiculous mistake’

Accused drunk driver arrested in double fatal Sarasota crash: 'Ridiculous mistake’

East Tampa homeowner fears for safety after at least a dozen crashes over 20 years outside her home

East Tampa homeowner fears for safety after at least a dozen crashes over 20 years outside her home

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TECO customers call for lawsuit in petition with more than 7,000 signatures as bills surge

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