'So touching': Florida principal crafts personal notes for 459 graduates
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
Deputy helps Hudson family forced to panhandle after COVID-19 job loss
A deputy responding to calls about a family on the street found a father who said he had lost his job in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were living in a motel and were in desperate need of money and resources.
A deputy responding to calls about a family on the street found a father who said he had lost his job in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were living in a motel and were in desperate need of money and resources.
Virginia teen with deadly disease defies odds, graduates high school
Dante Herrera has Batten disease, a deadly disorder that attacks the brain and nervous system. But that didn’t stop him from graduating high school.
Dante Herrera has Batten disease, a deadly disorder that attacks the brain and nervous system. But that didn’t stop him from graduating high school.
Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Fire rescue crew's trauma therapy dog helps save suicidal woman's life
Rescuers in the United Kingdom say a trauma therapy dog quickly did what humans were struggling to do -- help save a suicidal woman's life.
Rescuers in the United Kingdom say a trauma therapy dog quickly did what humans were struggling to do -- help save a suicidal woman's life.
Bicyclist with 47 broken bones after crash with vehicle meets paramedics who saved his life
In April, Matt Reich was riding his bike home from volunteering in Bradenton when a driver hit him. Manatee County paramedics Lydia Wilkinson and Karleigh Alday discovered Reich had 47 broken bones, including his back and pelvis. Two months later, he thanked them in person.
In April, Matt Reich was riding his bike home from volunteering in Bradenton when a driver hit him. Manatee County paramedics Lydia Wilkinson and Karleigh Alday discovered Reich had 47 broken bones, including his back and pelvis. Two months later, he thanked them in person.
‘Broken to Blessed’: Uber driver graduates from college, writes book after passenger pays initial school debt
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Pilot tearfully announces 'VIP' passenger onboard is his father, on his first flight with him at the controls
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California
A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.
A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.
Cancer survivor retires after 50 years of service at St. Joseph's Hospital
For 50 years, Betty Harmon has put her heart and soul into caring for cancer patients at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Now she's retiring and ready for the next chapter.
For 50 years, Betty Harmon has put her heart and soul into caring for cancer patients at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Now she's retiring and ready for the next chapter.
Teacher gives student his own shoes so he can walk in graduation
A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.
A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.
Missing dog that united South Tampa found in yard near Bayshore Boulevard
Days after the search for a missing German shepherd in South Tampa took over social media, the wayward pooch has been found and is on the mend.
Days after the search for a missing German shepherd in South Tampa took over social media, the wayward pooch has been found and is on the mend.
Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Boy, 7, swims an hour to rescue his dad and little sister stuck in Florida river
"I felt really scared," Chase told a news outlet.
"I felt really scared," Chase told a news outlet.
Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Sports photographer pursues dream despite losing arm, fingers in house fire
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
97-year-old Utah woman's headstone includes her favorite fudge recipe
While most cemetery headstones can give you a small glimpse into the lives of the people buried there, they don't usually catch your eye like this one does.
While most cemetery headstones can give you a small glimpse into the lives of the people buried there, they don't usually catch your eye like this one does.