‘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.
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.
Pasco County deputies buy pair of flip-flops, sandwich for shoeless citizen
Pasco County deputies responded to a report of loitering at a Trinity gas station. When they arrived, they noticed the man in question was walking around barefoot. The deputies decided to buy him flip-flops and even a hoagie.
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.
Clearwater's female firefighters hope to inspire next generation
Clearwater Fire & Rescue recently highlighted their 10 female fire personnel – or “firemedics,” as they call themselves.
United Way of Greater Atlanta kicks off week of service
Today marks the start of Unite for Service Week, an initiative of the United Way of Greater Atlanta to inspire people to volunteer.
Man journeying a 15K mile road trip to honor daughter he lost to cancer makes a stop in Houston
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Cops let boy whose cancer is in remission use police car siren
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Wedding bells for Warriors super fans ring at Chase Center
Angelina Marie Yambao and Rowell Fidel of Fremont had their first date at a Warriors game, so they decided to get married near their favorite team court.
North Carolina principal surprises graduating seniors with moving version of 'I Will Always Love You'
The principal said he was nervous because it's a difficult song but he wanted his students to focus on the lyrics.
Pink fire truck used to bring smiles to those battling illnesses in need of some support
A nonprofit that has poured a lot of love into the community is now in need of some help.
Nonprofit group says veterans with service dogs face hiring challenges
Veterans who have service dogs often find it difficult to get hired. Some even lose their current jobs once they get a service dog.
Hungry hungry hippo: San Antonio Zoo residents get watermelon treats
A hippopotamus demonstrated the power of its jaws by smashing open a watermelon at the San Antonio Zoo.
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.
Mother with stage 4 cancer gets final wish of seeing daughter's wedding in hospital ceremony
Margarita Villacreces, 61, is terminally ill with stage 4 colon cancer. The Chatsworth mother had a final wish of wanting to see her youngest daughter, Cindy, get married — so hospital staff helped make it possible.
Buckhead retiree completes 750-mile virtual walk during pandemic
Not able to leave her Buckhead retirement community, Mary Capka decided to make the most of her time with a virtual walk all the way to her brother in Delaware.
Hillsborough teen invites deputy to graduation after rear-ending patrol car on I-4
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Arkansas rookie police officer saves newborn from choking
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
Florida school honors 92-year-old crossing guard on retirement
Robert "Mr. Bob" Frew, 92, got a huge sendoff on the last day of his job as a school crossing guard.
Retired Seahawk Greg Olsen's 8-year-old son gets heart donor
Retired Seattle Seahawk Greg Olsen, who recently opened up on Twitter about his son's health struggles, shared a promising update this week.