Generous strangers intervene after thieves steal wheelchair accessible van
The wheelchair-accessible van she used to transport her 23-year-old daughter was stolen, trashed, and dumped, but thanks to FOX 5 viewers, she now has an even better vehicle.
‘Match made in heaven’: Boy with prosthetic leg adopts dog with missing paw
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Georgia boys gymnastics coach goes viral after asking for donations
James Jones went viral when he started the only all-Black competitive gymnastics team in Georgia.
78-year-old Alabama woman graduates with bachelor's degree
Vivian Cunningham is proving it is never too late to better oneself. The 78-year-old graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama with her bachelor's degree.
Police deliver Mother's Day flowers after arresting delivery driver for DUI
Police officers in California responded to a car crash and arrested the flower delivery driver for DUI. But after taking the driver into custody, the officers decided to finish the remaining floral deliveries for Mother's Day.
North Texas mom celebrates special Mother's Day after 118-day COVID-19 battle
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Free haircuts boost students' confidence at Henry County school
When teacher Rasheta Johnson realized the reason why her students were wearing hoodies up in class, she decided to do something about it.
Former Atlanta Public Schools teacher hopes to open book store to help with childhood literacy
Former educator Corendis Hardy wants to open a book store that'll help improve childhood literacy, especially with children who live in socio-economically disadvantaged communities. She says she worries many young people will remain in a 'vicious cycle' without more community involvement.
Georgia middle school student saves choking friend's life
Christian Swope is just 12 years old, but the Georgia middle school student is already a true hero for saving his friend's life.
Georgia nurse comes out of retirement to help during pandemic
The Cobb County mother of two and grandmother of six came out of retirement after learning about the nursing shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Atlanta firefighters targeted by vandals helped by community
Community comes to aid of Atlanta firefighters targeted by vandals after FOX 5 story.
Georgia seniors' college announcements go viral on TikTok
Woodward Academy seniors went viral on TikTok with the unique way they showed off their college decisions.
DC 16-year-old who graduated high school early makes decision after being accepted to 14 colleges
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
Westminster teen accepted to 16 universities, including Ivy League schools
Sweet 16! A high school student in Westminster got accepted to more than a dozen universities -- including her dream school, Harvard University!
6-year-old girl invites passerby, dog to father’s funeral
Six-year-old Raelynn Nast wanted to help greet mourners outside her father’s funeral last month, but instead, she befriended a passerby and her dog and brought them inside, bringing comfort to the family.
Learn about the program making 'pawsitive' changes for California inmates
Even as the conversation continues about reforming the criminal justice system in our country, funding for many programs that aim to reduce the number of repeat offenders has been cut, including the Pawsitive Change program.
California medical center throws retirement ‘paw-ty’ for beloved therapy dog, Tassy
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.
Video captures officer helping blind man after he fell while crossing the street
A Sacramento, California, police officer is receiving praise for helping a visually impaired man after he fell while walking across the street last month.
Home where 92 year old was shot and killed by police to be used to mentor teens
A home in west Atlanta where a 92 year old woman was shot and killed by police is being turned into a center to mentor teens.
San Francisco kosher baker hires formerly incarcerated employees to give second chances
An Israeli businessman who operates San Francisco's only kosher bakery has earned another moniker for his shop because of the formerly incarcerated people he now employs: the "Lifer Bakery."