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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Daughter of firefighter killed in shooting wears father's jacket to graduation

The daughter of a California firefighter who was killed days before her high school graduation wore his jacket as she tearfully received her diploma.