Deputies help rescue baby owl that lost its home

The baby is now being taken care of by the nonprofit Wild at Heart Wildlife Sanctuary.

Florida K-9's 'pampered' by handlers at dog wash center

Video posted on the Barkley’s Facebook page shows three K9 police dogs being scrubbed by their handlers.

Touchdown confirmed! NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars

After successfully landing on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover will go on to search for signs of ancient life on the red planet.

Family hopes 'Be a Match' event will lead to cure for 8-year-old boy's leukemia

Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life. 

FWC biologists respond after rare harbor seal spotted on Florida beach

Biologists responded to a north Florida beach this week after a harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, was spotted resting on the shore.

Texas mom tackles man suspected of looking into her daughter's bedroom window

A mom in Texas took matters into her own hands and tackled a man suspected of looking into her daughter's window as he tried to flee from officers.

Sanitation worker saves life of boy who hid in trash can, got tossed into garbage truck

Waldo Fidele pushed the 'stop' button on a deadly blade in the nick of time when he saw 7-year-old Elias get thrown into the back of the garbage truck. "I thought I was going to be a mashed potato," Elias admitted.

Maitland man with Down syndrome proves dreams can still come true

The first man with Down syndrome to win an Ironman triathlon is getting lots of attention and offers in his hometown of Maitland. When Chris Nikic finished the Ironman competition last year, the 21-year-old crossed into a new world, one filled with big opportunities.

Toddler, paralyzed from neurological disorder, given celebratory sendoff as he walks out of hospital

A two-year-old boy who was completely paralyzed at the beginning of December 2020 walked out of the Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio on January 29 to the applause of adoring staff and family.