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.
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.
“We were thrilled to give this beautiful, loving human his first modeling job,” Banana Republic told FOX Television Stations Group.
School able to accommodate children battling cancer opens in Brandon
The 1 Voice Academy is designed to let kids be kids, even if they're going through cancer treatments.
The 1 Voice Academy is designed to let kids be kids, even if they're going through cancer treatments.
Fitness journey leads women to cherished friendship, lasting health
One woman's determination to lose weight led her to a friendship with someone who was already achieving the same goals, and their before-and-after photos are proof of their determination.
One woman's determination to lose weight led her to a friendship with someone who was already achieving the same goals, and their before-and-after photos are proof of their determination.
Lake Wales 9-year-old with rare disease learns to walk for the first time
Jordon was born with a rare disease called Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, which only affects 500 people worldwide. Doctors told his mom he would probably never be able to walk. But he's now proving them wrong, taking his first steps on his own at the age of 9.
Jordon was born with a rare disease called Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, which only affects 500 people worldwide. Doctors told his mom he would probably never be able to walk. But he's now proving them wrong, taking his first steps on his own at the age of 9.
'Down on his luck': Phoenix Police officers buy man shoes, new shirt
The officers spent $80 of their own money to get him a pair of shoes, socks, pants and a new shirt.
The officers spent $80 of their own money to get him a pair of shoes, socks, pants and a new shirt.
Auschwitz survivor turns 100 despite being forced to dig his own grave by Nazis
If you told 20-year-old Nat Ross that he’d live to be 100 years-old, he would have never believed you. He was one of the millions of Polish Jews that Adolf Hitler planned to murder during his Final Solution.
If you told 20-year-old Nat Ross that he’d live to be 100 years-old, he would have never believed you. He was one of the millions of Polish Jews that Adolf Hitler planned to murder during his Final Solution.
Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland
Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.
Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.
Who is the couple in this 50s-era wedding album found at Ybor City antique shop?
A father-daughter duo who frequents an antique and taxidermy shop in Ybor City hopes to return a vintage stereoscope, containing a couple's entire wedding album, to its rightful owners.
A father-daughter duo who frequents an antique and taxidermy shop in Ybor City hopes to return a vintage stereoscope, containing a couple's entire wedding album, to its rightful owners.
Chino Valley firefighters welcome 15 new babies born within months of each other
According to the department, many of their firefighters became first-time dads “during the trying times that we all faced during the pandemic.”
According to the department, many of their firefighters became first-time dads “during the trying times that we all faced during the pandemic.”
'There are good kids out there': Camera captures mysterious teen returning lost wallet
A night out at the movies seems normal enough, but when it ends with “your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” saving the day, that's a different story.
A night out at the movies seems normal enough, but when it ends with “your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” saving the day, that's a different story.
Anonymous donor leaves baseballs, note outside Sarasota youth baseball complex in honor of late father
An anonymous donor left behind some well-loved baseballs at a Sarasota youth baseball field in honor of his late father. "Whoever takes these, please have fun," the note said. "I miss my dad and wish I could play catch with him one more time."
An anonymous donor left behind some well-loved baseballs at a Sarasota youth baseball field in honor of his late father. "Whoever takes these, please have fun," the note said. "I miss my dad and wish I could play catch with him one more time."
‘It was my worst fear’: Wheelchair-bound woman reunites with firefighters who saved her life
A wheelchair-bound woman who became trapped inside her house when it caught fire last October personally thanked the firefighters who saved her life.
A wheelchair-bound woman who became trapped inside her house when it caught fire last October personally thanked the firefighters who saved her life.
St. Pete 4th grader named TIME Kid of the Year finalist for dedication to saving oceans
Miles Fetherston-Resch is making a difference to protect the environment and now he is a finalist for Time Magazine's Kid of the Year.
Miles Fetherston-Resch is making a difference to protect the environment and now he is a finalist for Time Magazine's Kid of the Year.
Ukrainian chef turns restaurant into bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces
A Ukrainian chef is taking matters into his own hands to aid his country's resistance in the war against Russia – by turning his restaurant into a bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces.
A Ukrainian chef is taking matters into his own hands to aid his country's resistance in the war against Russia – by turning his restaurant into a bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces.
Rocker Bret Michaels to headline benefit concert for 50 Legs
An organization helping get prosthetic limbs to those who need them is getting a major boost thanks to Poison frontman (and 'Masked Singer' banana) Bret Michaels, performing in Clearwater this weekend.
An organization helping get prosthetic limbs to those who need them is getting a major boost thanks to Poison frontman (and 'Masked Singer' banana) Bret Michaels, performing in Clearwater this weekend.
Newtown's history told through comfort food served up at Miss Susie's
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen food truck is well known on the streets of Sarasota, partially because of the food, but also for the career opportunities it provides for young people.
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen food truck is well known on the streets of Sarasota, partially because of the food, but also for the career opportunities it provides for young people.
Two sets of twins born on 2-22-22 at Tampa General Hospital
“Sometimes the stars align to make magic happen. Yesterday was one of those days!” the hospital wrote. “This once-in-a-lifetime miracle won’t be possible for another 200 years, but we’ll be here waiting when it does!"
“Sometimes the stars align to make magic happen. Yesterday was one of those days!” the hospital wrote. “This once-in-a-lifetime miracle won’t be possible for another 200 years, but we’ll be here waiting when it does!"
Micro-preemie born 11.5 ounces celebrates 1st birthday after 127-day stay in NICU
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
Texas couple returns home after adopting boy from Ukraine
A South Texas couple just got back to the United States with their newly adopted son from Ukraine. They managed to get on one of the last flights out of the country before airlines began canceling service.
A South Texas couple just got back to the United States with their newly adopted son from Ukraine. They managed to get on one of the last flights out of the country before airlines began canceling service.