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A family's agonizing years-long wait for their child's rare disease diagnosis has sparked an artificial intelligence breakthrough in Boca Raton that could help thousands of other families get answers faster. The innovative system is already showing promise in identifying conditions that typically take years to diagnose.
When a Shih Tzu named Star bolted from her home and jumped into a deep lake, Boca Raton firefighters didn't hesitate to dive in. Within minutes, a captain waded into the water and brought the terrified dog safely back to shore.
Hundreds of volunteers in Boca Grande are preparing to protect endangered sea turtles as nesting season begins May 1. Thanks to new grants and community support, the local conservation team is ready for their biggest protection effort yet.
One of soccer's most legendary stadiums is getting bigger. Boca Juniors has confirmed plans to expand La Bombonera from 57,000 to 80,000 capacity while keeping it in its historic location.
A Boca Raton company turned one father's four-year search for answers into an AI tool that diagnoses rare genetic diseases in 10 seconds instead of years. GENA has already helped diagnose 160,000 cases and could save countless children from the same waiting game.
When both engines failed over Boca Raton, Florida pilot Faith Tenkley made a split-second decision that saved her life. The 23-year-old navigated around buildings and beachgoers to execute a perfect water landing in the Atlantic Ocean.
A Boca Raton academy serving under-resourced families just proved personalized learning works. Students more than doubled their reading proficiency while enrollment surged 50%.
Hundreds of families scored reusable straws and sandwich bags while learning to ditch single-use plastics at a free summer festival in Boca Raton. The event turned environmental education into a celebration kids actually wanted to attend.
A Florida-based ocean cleanup company just hit a milestone that seemed impossible a decade ago: 50 million pounds of plastic and trash pulled from our waters. The achievement, celebrated with 180 partners in Boca Raton, proves that measurable environmental action works.
Endangered leatherback sea turtles just had their best nesting season ever in Boca Raton, with 42 nests documented—more than double the typical year. Scientists say thousands of hatchlings could soon make their way to the ocean, offering hope for a species that's been around since dinosaur times.
A New Zealand soccer player went from 5,000 to nearly 5 million Instagram followers in one week, thanks to an Argentine content creator's campaign to spotlight the "least-known" World Cup player. Now they've met in person, and their unlikely friendship is shining a light on New Zealand football.
The Schmidt College of Medicine is hosting its 16th White Coats-4-Care celebration, honoring medical students and the legacy of innovation in healthcare education. The annual event brings together future doctors, advisors, and community supporters to celebrate progress in medical training.
A small team of surfers who started cleaning beaches in 2017 just hit an incredible milestone: 50 million pounds of ocean plastic removed. Their success proves everyday people can make measurable change when they work together.
Former college star Frankie Harris shot a jaw-dropping 59 in his final round to win his first professional tournament, just six starts into his career. The back-nine charge at the Pinnacle Bank Championship included an incredible 27 strokes and propelled him from behind to victory.
A couple from Florida bought a crumbling century-old house with rotting stairs and turned it into a showpiece that now inspires their entire Pennsylvania town. Their dramatic transformation will be featured on a historic home tour this month.
Marcus Johnson almost walked away from swimming after a disappointing high school senior year. Two years later, the 19-year-old just shattered two national records and earned Swimmer of the Year.
America just hit a public health milestone decades in the making. Adult cigarette smoking fell to 9.9% in 2024, breaking into single digits for the first time ever.
When a shark bit a swimmer in the Florida Keys, strangers who happened to be nearby jumped into action and saved his life. Their quick thinking stopped dangerous bleeding and got him to a hospital in time.
A Mexico-based motorcyclist stopped riding because she thought trips needed to be epic adventures. A simple two-hour ride to the beach reminded her that small moments count just as much.
Since 1986, over 600,000 volunteers have removed 10,000 tons of trash from Texas beaches through the Adopt-A-Beach program. This April, Texans can join the 40th anniversary celebration at 21 coastal cleanup locations.
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