Dog who survived being set on fire becomes therapy dog for victims of abuse
In 2018, Denali nearly died when her owner doused her in gasoline, trapped her in a kennel and set the house on fire. But despite all she's been through, she still loves people and happily wags her tail. Now she is a therapy dog for other survivors of domestic violence.
In 2018, Denali nearly died when her owner doused her in gasoline, trapped her in a kennel and set the house on fire. But despite all she's been through, she still loves people and happily wags her tail. Now she is a therapy dog for other survivors of domestic violence.
Despite potential $1,900 fine, Seminole High grad returns book about scuba diving after 47 years
Barry Colbath checked out the “Handbook for Hydronauts" in 1975. When his son found it recently, Colbath decided to see what the fine would be, at 10 cents a day for 47 years. Thankfully, the school's policy is not to charge a fine more than the book's worth.
Barry Colbath checked out the “Handbook for Hydronauts" in 1975. When his son found it recently, Colbath decided to see what the fine would be, at 10 cents a day for 47 years. Thankfully, the school's policy is not to charge a fine more than the book's worth.
Florida firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into bay
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
Country singer Brett Young surprises 10-year-old fan at Lithia birthday party
A Lithia girl's 10th birthday was one to remember. She got to meet her favorite singer, Brett Young, who surprised her at her home Wednesday morning.
A Lithia girl's 10th birthday was one to remember. She got to meet her favorite singer, Brett Young, who surprised her at her home Wednesday morning.
Hillsborough County crossing guards have been married for nearly six decades
Nick and Ellie Lopez have been married for 58 years and are dedicated to keeping children safe -- side by side -- as crossing guards for MacFarlane Park Elementary in Tampa.
Nick and Ellie Lopez have been married for 58 years and are dedicated to keeping children safe -- side by side -- as crossing guards for MacFarlane Park Elementary in Tampa.
How to send a Valentine's card to families at Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay brings hope and security to families during some of the most difficult times, but now they hope the public can help by sending Valentine's Day cards to kids and families living at the house while they receive treatment.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay brings hope and security to families during some of the most difficult times, but now they hope the public can help by sending Valentine's Day cards to kids and families living at the house while they receive treatment.
High school basketball team helps player with Down syndrome make game ending shot
A high school basketball player with Down syndrome makes a buzzer beater game shot with the support and encouragement of his teammates and entire gym. The touching video has gone viral.
A high school basketball player with Down syndrome makes a buzzer beater game shot with the support and encouragement of his teammates and entire gym. The touching video has gone viral.
Marine husband, Air Force wife reunited by deployment
The Phillips are no strangers to long distances, but they never thought their deployments would bring them closer together.
The Phillips are no strangers to long distances, but they never thought their deployments would bring them closer together.
10-year-old battling cancer sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies
A 10-year-old Houston boy battling terminal cancer reached a milestone Monday completing his goal of being sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies, but perhaps the bigger story is the timely impact he’s having and the man beside him all along.
A 10-year-old Houston boy battling terminal cancer reached a milestone Monday completing his goal of being sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies, but perhaps the bigger story is the timely impact he’s having and the man beside him all along.
How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more
Consider spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to children’s hospitals, nursing home and shelter residents.
Consider spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to children’s hospitals, nursing home and shelter residents.
‘A beautiful moment’: Kindergarteners embrace while learning about MLK
A heartwarming photo captured two kindergarten students sitting with their arms around one another while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A heartwarming photo captured two kindergarten students sitting with their arms around one another while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sweethearts candies roll out new theme for Valentine's Day: Words of encouragement
Sweethearts will roll out new messages this year such as “WAY 2 GO,” “CRUSH IT” AND “HIGH FIVE.”
Sweethearts will roll out new messages this year such as “WAY 2 GO,” “CRUSH IT” AND “HIGH FIVE.”
WWII veteran receives hundreds of cards for 100th birthday
Ervin Fay turned 100 on Jan. 20 and as a special gift, his wife of 75 years, Alice, put out a mail call to get 100 cards for his birthday.
Ervin Fay turned 100 on Jan. 20 and as a special gift, his wife of 75 years, Alice, put out a mail call to get 100 cards for his birthday.
Conjoined twin girls, joined at chest, successfully separated by CHOP surgeons
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
Football coach cancels workout due to weather, tells players to shovel elderly neighbors' driveways instead
A football coach in Pennsylvania canceled a weightlifting workout for his team due to the winter snowstorm, instead telling his players, "Find an elderly or disabled neighbor and shovel their driveway. Don't accept any money - that's our Monday workout.”
A football coach in Pennsylvania canceled a weightlifting workout for his team due to the winter snowstorm, instead telling his players, "Find an elderly or disabled neighbor and shovel their driveway. Don't accept any money - that's our Monday workout.”
‘Where turning 5 is a pleasure’: Lakeland boy celebrates birthday with Publix-themed party
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
'I built a house and she built a home': Sun City Center couple reflects on 80 years of marriage
Both a few years shy of their 100th birthdays, David and Gretchen Meixner are celebrating a milestone anniversary few ever reach.
Both a few years shy of their 100th birthdays, David and Gretchen Meixner are celebrating a milestone anniversary few ever reach.
South Florida police officer rescues young dolphin trapped in fishing net: 'I got you, buddy'
When a South Florida marine patrol officer came across a struggling young dolphin trapped in a fishing net, he quickly grabbed his knife and started cutting the net off to free the panicked animal.
When a South Florida marine patrol officer came across a struggling young dolphin trapped in a fishing net, he quickly grabbed his knife and started cutting the net off to free the panicked animal.
Weeks after learning Heimlich from mom, 8-year-old saves choking stepdad
Just weeks after an 8-year-old girl learned the Heimlich maneuver from her mom, who is a Manatee County paramedic, she was able to save her choking stepdad and the whole thing was caught on camera.
Just weeks after an 8-year-old girl learned the Heimlich maneuver from her mom, who is a Manatee County paramedic, she was able to save her choking stepdad and the whole thing was caught on camera.