Daughter of fallen Pinellas County deputy to literally carry father’s legacy as she follows in his footsteps

When Katherine Shoulta's father, Deputy Jason Shoulta, died in an off-duty crash in 2012, she knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. At her swearing-in, she was given his original handcuffs by her new employer -- the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

‘We appreciate him’: Class pools money to buy teacher 1st pair of Air Jordans

One group of students went above and beyond to surprise their history teacher with his favorite pair of Air Jordans sneakers — a style he had never owned before.

FHP troopers dance with fallen sergeant's daughter at her wedding

Florida Highway Patrol troopers attended the wedding of the daughter of one of their fallen colleagues -- and stepped in for a key moment where her father would have been on her special day.

77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video

Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.

Playful dog returns package to delivery driver

A playful Labrador lived up to his "retriever" name after a FedEx driver dropped off a package at the front door -- by promptly picking it up and returning it to him.

St. Pete officers go Christmas shopping to spread holiday cheer to children, families in need

This year, Santa once again had some help from officers at the St. Petersburg Police Department as they spent their morning at Walmart filling up their shopping carts for kids in the community.

Holocaust survivors reconnect after 82 years, thanks to dedicated researcher

On a playground in Berlin, 82 years ago, Betty Grebenschikoff said goodbye to her childhood best friend, 9-year-old AnnaMarie. They thought they'd never see each other again, but a dedicated researcher at USC helped them reconnect.

VIDEO: Nursing home residents go ‘turkey’ hunting with staff

Azle Manor nursing home administrator Kip Kruger shared the video of him dressed up as a turkey and taking cover from residents.

Family donates Thanksgiving meals to honor teen daughter who died in car accident

They have been donating Thanksgiving meals to 30 families in need as a way to honor Dominique, who died in a terrible car accident just over a year ago.

Boat captains, volunteers, business owners hold holiday fish fry for those in need

The night before Thanksgiving, a group of boat captains and volunteers shared their gifts from the sea, feeding bellies and souls of more than 150 people in need.

Dog injured by gunfire in Alabama flown to Tampa for care and adoption

A dog hit by gunfire in Alabama is getting a second chance at a happy life thanks to a Bay Area pilot and the Suncoast Animal League.

‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.

Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests

“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.

Florida deputy carries girl who was struggling to walk to her seat at FSU football game, sheriff's office says

"This young girl that has difficulty walking was struggling to get up the steps to her seat so he asked her and her mother if they would be okay with him carrying her. He walked at least 30 rows," the FSU fan shared on Facebook after witnessing the moment.

Woman who started virtual Thanksgiving table in 2020 to ‘create another gathering’

In 2020, the Boston resident thought up a way to spread a little holiday cheer with a creative take on a virtual Thanksgiving party — and this year she will do the same.