Riverview boy, 11, back home after lightning strike knocks him out of boat
Days after an 11-year-old boy was struck by lightning in Riverview, his parents said their son is now back at home and out of the ICU.
Viral Burger King employee who never missed a day of work in 27 years receives over $270K in donations
Kevin Ford received a “goodie bag” for working 27 years at Burger King, never missing a day of work. But his daughter didn’t think that was enough.
From burn survivor to ‘superdog’: Taka’s journey inspires patients near and far
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
‘Action hero’ breaks windshield, saves children from car teetering on embankment
A state worker is being praised as an “action hero” for his daring rescue of a family from a vehicle that was about to roll off an embankment.
7 puppies rescued in Oklahoma after dog gives birth under home
“The owner was beyond grateful,” the Tulsa Fire Department wrote Thursday.
Woman wins $1 million in Florida Lottery 'Gold Rush' scratch-off game
A Florida Lottery scratch-off game contestant won $1 million and dedicates it to her late mother who used to collect spare pennies.
Woman, son she put up for adoption find out they work at the same hospital
A Utah woman and the son she put up for adoption more than 20 years ago have been reunited — and it turns out they have more in common than shared genes.
Hilary Swank finds lost dog, reunites with owner in heartwarming photo
Who found Chelsea Blackwell's missing dachshund? The Million Dollar Baby herself.
Watch: Man leaps into pool to rescue drowning 4-year-old with autism
Authorities said Xavier Rigney, 4, briefly got out of his mother's sight and somehow made his way through a locked fence before jumping into the pool.
WWII veteran surprised with long-overdue medals, including Bronze Star
Clanton served as a forward observer, which was considered one of the most dangerous positions on the battlefield during WWII.
7-year-old goes viral after she loses shoe at track meet, comes back to win race
Watch this 7-year-old girl wow the crowd as she loses a shoe at the start of a race, then comes back for an incredible first-place finish.
Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
Florida mansion opens doors to kids with medical conditions, with help from nonprofit Smiles Fur Miles
Sarah Brower is five years old and just finished her last chemotherapy treatment. Her family says it's been a long, hard road since learning she had brain cancer, but now they are celebrating.
Amazon driver’s sidewalk chalk note brings smile to face of Lakeland girl battling cancer
When an Amazon driver left something behind for Aubrey Hutson, an 8-year-old battling cancer, he never imagined it would have people talking worldwide.
Orange County firefighter honored for helping family trapped in car while off duty
An Orange County firefighter was honored as a hero Wednesday night. He stopped while he was off duty to help a mom and her kids who were trapped in their vehicle after a crash.
Watch: Precious toddler walks his mom down the aisle
First, he stole the spotlight. Now, this Michigan toddler is stealing hearts everywhere for his priceless reaction to his mom on her wedding day.
Neighbor uses sledgehammer to rescue disabled friend from burning home
Marion County firefighters say neighbors rescued a man from his Ocala home, after a fire broke out.
Couple gets married on flight to Vegas: 'Any turbulence, I want to weather it with you'
A couple headed to Las Vegas to elope weren’t about to let travel troubles stop them from celebrating their big day.
‘Truly amazing to watch’: One-armed softball player in Kansas overcomes adversity
“There’s always room for improvement, but yeah, I’m pretty proud of myself,” Karlee Myers, a high school Junior born with one arm, shared.
Watch: Garbage collector pulls American flag out of trashcan to fold it 'the right way'
A Marine Corps veteran and garbage collector in Utah is getting widespread praise for his patriotism.


















