WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with celebration of patriotism, sacrifice
Carl Spurlin Dekel has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory. On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.
Carl Spurlin Dekel has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory. On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.
From burn survivor to ‘superdog’: Taka’s journey inspires patients near and far
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Man reunited with Tampa hospital staff after surviving harrowing COVID battle
There was an emotional reunion outside Tampa General Hospital Thursday – but it almost never happened. He spent more than 100 days at TGH battling the delta variant of COVID-19, including nearly five weeks in intensive care.
There was an emotional reunion outside Tampa General Hospital Thursday – but it almost never happened. He spent more than 100 days at TGH battling the delta variant of COVID-19, including nearly five weeks in intensive care.
‘Action hero’ breaks windshield, saves children from car teetering on embankment
A state worker is being praised as an “action hero” for his daring rescue of a family from a vehicle that was about to roll off an embankment.
A state worker is being praised as an “action hero” for his daring rescue of a family from a vehicle that was about to roll off an embankment.
Arizona volleyball player's honesty loses team the game, but wins the respect of her family, peers
An Arizona volleyball player's honesty about a bad call from the referee loses her team the game, but ultimately wins the respect of her family and teammates.
An Arizona volleyball player's honesty about a bad call from the referee loses her team the game, but ultimately wins the respect of her family and teammates.
South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
7 puppies rescued in Oklahoma after dog gives birth under home
“The owner was beyond grateful,” the Tulsa Fire Department wrote Thursday.
“The owner was beyond grateful,” the Tulsa Fire Department wrote Thursday.
Woman, son she put up for adoption find out they work at the same hospital
A Utah woman and the son she put up for adoption more than 20 years ago have been reunited — and it turns out they have more in common than shared genes.
A Utah woman and the son she put up for adoption more than 20 years ago have been reunited — and it turns out they have more in common than shared genes.
North Texas couple adopts 7 siblings
A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.
A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.
Hilary Swank finds lost dog, reunites with owner in heartwarming photo
Who found Chelsea Blackwell's missing dachshund? The Million Dollar Baby herself.
Who found Chelsea Blackwell's missing dachshund? The Million Dollar Baby herself.
WWII veteran surprised with long-overdue medals, including Bronze Star
Clanton served as a forward observer, which was considered one of the most dangerous positions on the battlefield during WWII.
Clanton served as a forward observer, which was considered one of the most dangerous positions on the battlefield during WWII.
Dad, son, and daughter graduate together, earn master's degrees in education
A father and his two children walked across the stage to accept their diplomas from Mississippi State University, each of them earning their master's degrees in education.
A father and his two children walked across the stage to accept their diplomas from Mississippi State University, each of them earning their master's degrees in education.
Military veteran graduates from college alongside his daughter
A father and daughter from Portsmouth, Virginia, are now bonded by their college graduations from the same school and on the same day.
A father and daughter from Portsmouth, Virginia, are now bonded by their college graduations from the same school and on the same day.
Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available
The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.
The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.
'I've got the dumbbell': Woman rescued at Florida intersection meets good Samaritans who helped her
With the orange dumbbell in hand, the woman who became unconscious while behind the wheel in Florida earlier in May – prompting a group of good Samaritans to rush to her aid, and captured on video that quickly went viral – thanked each and every one of them for coming to her rescue.
With the orange dumbbell in hand, the woman who became unconscious while behind the wheel in Florida earlier in May – prompting a group of good Samaritans to rush to her aid, and captured on video that quickly went viral – thanked each and every one of them for coming to her rescue.
7-year-old goes viral after she loses shoe at track meet, comes back to win race
Watch this 7-year-old girl wow the crowd as she loses a shoe at the start of a race, then comes back for an incredible first-place finish.
Watch this 7-year-old girl wow the crowd as she loses a shoe at the start of a race, then comes back for an incredible first-place finish.
Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
Las Vegas resort surprises 5,400 workers with $5K bonuses
The CEO of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas surprised all 5,400 of their employees by announcing that every single person will receive a $5,000 bonus.
The CEO of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas surprised all 5,400 of their employees by announcing that every single person will receive a $5,000 bonus.
Watch: Precious toddler walks his mom down the aisle
First, he stole the spotlight. Now, this Michigan toddler is stealing hearts everywhere for his priceless reaction to his mom on her wedding day.
First, he stole the spotlight. Now, this Michigan toddler is stealing hearts everywhere for his priceless reaction to his mom on her wedding day.
Couple gets married on flight to Vegas: 'Any turbulence, I want to weather it with you'
A couple headed to Las Vegas to elope weren’t about to let travel troubles stop them from celebrating their big day.
A couple headed to Las Vegas to elope weren’t about to let travel troubles stop them from celebrating their big day.