Utah family surprised by responses from Bay Area homeowners to postcard asking to buy a house

A family in Salt Lake City decided to make a personal appeal to thousands of homeowners in the Tampa Bay Area, sending a postcard with their photo, saying “We’re looking for a home in your neighborhood.” They were pleasantly surprised that "everyone was kind."

Houston area college-bound student uses autism to excel in sports, academics and music

Jackson White was born at 27 weeks and was later diagnosed with autism. He has used his diagnosis to fuel his success as a high school senior in sports, academics, and music.

Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age

Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.

Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too

'Failed' guide dog finds new purpose at Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Sophie was born to be a guide dog, but an optic nerve issue made her ineligible. Thanks to her new owner, Sophie's mission to help people is being fulfilled.

'That homer was for you': 8-year-old battling cancer inspires Rays' Brett Phillips to hit personal best homer

The pre-game tradition of a celebrity or notable community member throwing out the first pitch is typically an event of its own, living in the minds of fans as a separate occurrence from the game itself. But at Tuesday's Tampa Bay Rays game, the fun of that first pitch extended beyond its own space and time. 

Florida woman says she will pay off her mother's house after winning $1M from lotto scratch-off

When asked what she wanted to do with her $1 million lottery prize, the Florida woman said the first thing she wanted to do was pay off her mother's house: "She's done so much for me growing up, this is the least I can do for her."

Video shows man saving goose from python's coils

The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.

7-year-old boy pens sweet letters for future adopters of his foster dog

Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."

Doctors once said Sarasota Cirque du Soleil performer would be 'crippled for the rest of his life'

TTeven Del Monte beat the odds, being one of only 60 artists chosen from a worldwide pool of thousands to perform in the new Disney/Cirque du Soleil show “Drawn to Life,” now at Disney Springs.

Banana Republic features baby with Down syndrome in new collection

“We were thrilled to give this beautiful, loving human his first modeling job,” Banana Republic told FOX Television Stations Group.