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First newborn surrendered to Florida’s only Safe Haven Baby Box: ‘Thank you for keeping your child safe’

A newborn has been surrendered at Florida’s only Safe Haven Baby Box, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. It marks the first time someone has utilized the state’s only box since its installation in 2020. Officials ...

Woman finds cat frozen to the ground after snow storm, acts quickly to save his life

The world oftentimes seems bleak and full of negativity. But then you read a piece of news that offers a glimmer of hope that there is indeed still good in the world. This story of ...

High school player stays behind to pick up trash at away stadium after helping team to first state title game

Being involved in a sports team – or indeed playing solo sports at any level – is about so much more than simply playing said sport. Anyone who grew up in and around sports will ...

Florida deputy, 23, dies in accidental shooting after best friend, roommate ‘jokingly’ fires loaded gun at him

A 23-year-old Florida deputy was killed early Saturday morning during an “off-duty incident,” according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Initial reports did not include any details surrounding the death of Austin Walsh, who had ...

Cashier is going about her usual day until scared 10-year-old whispers ‘act like you’re my mom’

With the recent crime wave all over the country, it is only natural to worry about the well-being of our children. This little boy thankfully was prepared and made a decision that might have just ...

Priest on his way to Mass narrowly avoids potentially fatal crash after SUV flies over his car: ‘It’s a miracle’

Whether you call it divine intervention or a stroke of luck, an 87-year-old priest is counting his blessings after walking away unscathed from what could have been a deadly accident. Father John Bok was on ...

Teen uses allowance to buy new sneakers for classmate getting bullied for wearing dirty, old shoes

While at times the world may seem like nothing but chaos at least the kids are alright. A New York seventh grader recently caught the attention of his school’s administrators for a selfless act of ...

Former Secret Service agent Clint Hill shares his ‘Travels with Mrs. Kennedy’ and never-before-seen photos of the first lady

When Clint Hill was assigned to protect first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, he thought “My whole career is gone.” The former Secret Service agent had previously served on the detail for President Dwight D. Eisenhower and ...

Son swims half a mile through Hurricane Ian storm surge to rescue 84-year-old mom trapped in flooded home

Despite warnings not to swim through the storm surge, Johnny Lauder dove into the flooded streets of his neighborhood and began his half mile trek to his elderly mother’s house after she called for help ...

5-year-old carries baby sister from burning home in the night – returns to the flames to save countless more lives

Heroes come in all shapes and all sizes. The idea that a hero has to be imposing and strong, with movie-star good looks and unwavering courage, is, naturally, a false one. The truth is that ...