23 Ice Fishers Rescued After Dramatic Georgian Bay Ordeal
When an ice shelf broke free and drifted into open water, 23 anglers huddled together facing their mortality until helicopters plucked them to safety. Every single person made it home.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Gives $200K to Local Charities in January
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Bay Lightning Gives $300K to Community Champions
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
Tampa Bay Lightning Opens $50K Grant for Local Heroes
The Tampa Bay Lightning is now accepting nominations for everyday heroes making their community better. One nonprofit will win $50,000 to continue their life-changing work.
Bay of Plenty's Stunning Lookout Reopens After Rebuild
A beloved New Zealand viewing platform that sat 286 meters above sea level has returned better than ever. The newly rebuilt Minden Lookout now offers accessible pathways and sweeping vistas across the Western Bay of Plenty.
Alert Bay Residents Save Baby Otter With CPR
When three baby otters became tangled in a discarded fishing net in Alert Bay, quick-thinking neighbors didn't just call for help. They performed CPR on a dying pup and brought it back to life.
Bay Area's 'Living Levees' Protect Cities and Wildlife
California's Bay Area is building a new kind of flood protection that looks more like a nature preserve than a wall. These "horizontal levees" spread gently across the landscape, filtering pollution while creating homes for endangered species.
Tampa Bay Lightning Donates $400K to Local Heroes
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
Manila Bay Gets 5-Year Ocean Cleanup Partnership
The Philippines is teaming up with The Ocean Cleanup to restore Manila Bay's polluted waters. The five-year partnership brings cutting-edge technology and proven methods to one of Southeast Asia's most iconic waterways.
Chesapeake Bay Crab Population Jumps 46% in One Year
Blue crabs are making a remarkable comeback in the Chesapeake Bay, with numbers reaching their highest point since 2019. Years of conservation efforts are finally paying off for the iconic species that defines the region's culture.
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Chesapeake Bay Sees 121% Jump in Young Blue Crabs
After years of mysterious decline, juvenile blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay surged by 121% this winter, reaching their highest numbers since 2019. Scientists are cautiously optimistic while continuing to investigate what's been affecting these young crustaceans.
Tampa Bay Community Groups Need Your Help This Summer
Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers, donations, and support this July and August. From helping families battling pediatric cancer to giving shelter pets a better day, there's a way for everyone to make a difference.
4 Green Bay Schools Honored for Academic Excellence
Four elementary schools in the Green Bay area just earned state recognition for helping students thrive despite economic challenges. Wisconsin named 95 schools statewide that are proving every child can succeed with the right support.
Tampa Bay Fights Dengue Outbreak With Community Power
Tampa Bay communities are rallying together to stop the region's biggest dengue fever outbreak in a century, and mosquito control teams say the public's help is making all the difference. No deaths have been reported, and local heroes are working overtime to protect their neighbors.
SF's Bay to Breakers Drew 110,000 Runners in 1986
In 1986, San Francisco's quirky Bay to Breakers race set a world record when 110,000 runners took to the streets in costumes, breaking barriers between athletic achievement and pure joy. Four decades later, the event still celebrates what makes San Francisco wonderfully weird.
Bay Area Volunteers Clean Beaches This Saturday
Thousands of volunteers across California's Bay Area will gather this Saturday to clean coastal areas for the state's annual Coastal Cleanup Day. The grassroots effort removes trash from beaches and waterways while protecting marine life.
Tampa Bay Lightning Grants $400K to Local Nonprofits
Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.
Wing Drones Deliver Groceries to Bay Area in 30 Minutes
The drone delivery service that started at Google's campus is finally bringing 30-minute deliveries to Bay Area homes. Wing now serves residents across Silicon Valley with groceries, meals, and packages delivered straight from the sky.
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Eastern Cape Defends Beach Wrestling Crown at J-Bay
South Africa's newest sport is taking off as 239 wrestlers head to Jeffreys Bay for the country's second national beach wrestling championship. The Eastern Province team returns to defend their title and cement the coastal region as the heart of this growing discipline.
Harrisonburg Plants 30,000 Trees to Clean Chesapeake Bay
A Virginia city is transforming 100 acres of old farmland into forest, planting 30,000 trees by 2028 to help restore water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. Over 10,000 trees are already in the ground, creating habitat that will last forever.
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