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Dozens of soccer fans in Smyrna set a world record for the most people juggling a soccer ball at the same time. The celebration at Village Green Park kicked off World Cup festivities with community spirit.
A 68-year-old woman found floating face down in the ocean is alive today because alert beachgoers and fast-acting Florida deputies refused to give up. The rescue at New Smyrna Beach shows how everyday heroes can make the difference between life and death.
Injured veterans who haven't left their homes in months are catching waves and rediscovering joy at a New Smyrna Beach surfing event. With 150 volunteers providing support, severely wounded service members are conquering more than just the ocean.
Dozens of volunteers turned out for Daytona Beach's Ocean Day cleanup on Saturday, hauling away at least 120 pounds of debris from the coastline. A second cleanup event is already scheduled for Sunday at nearby New Smyrna Beach.
A newly renovated facility in Smyrna, Georgia, is making recovery easier by bringing five accountability courts under one roof. The program has already helped more than 1,500 people rebuild their lives with a recidivism rate under 11 percent.
Nine students received scholarships honoring a firefighter and paramedic who saved lives even after his death. The annual awards keep Ethan Wilson's legacy alive in the community he served.
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When a Florida couple had to cancel their 43rd anniversary trip for chemotherapy, hospital nurses transformed an infusion room into a surprise ceremony space. Lauren walked down the aisle in tears as her care team celebrated their love.
When Rosalee Rositer spotted flames in the woods after her shift, her training kicked in and she helped pull an elderly couple from their burning vehicle seconds before fire reached them. Thanks to her quick action and help from bystanders, both survived a terrifying crash on Interstate 95.
Sara Corning rescued thousands of Armenian and Greek orphans during one of history's darkest chapters, often risking her life to lead children through burning streets to safety. Her 97-year life reminds us that one person's courage can save generations.
After ignoring months of warning signs, 57-year-old Darren Mulcahy fainted in his kitchen and discovered he had advanced colon cancer. Today he's cancer-free and sharing his story to encourage others to get screened early.
Archaeologists in Turkey discovered a remarkably preserved 7.2-foot marble statue from 500 B.C. in Sardis, one of seven cities mentioned in the Book of Revelation. The ancient statue's face survived intact for 2,500 years because Romans repurposed it as pavement, placing it face-down on a street.
Archaeologists in Turkey discovered a rare Christian amulet from the 4th or 5th century containing a paper-thin gold sheet likely inscribed with biblical text. The find offers a precious glimpse into early Christianity and ancient Anatolian history.
When chemotherapy forced a couple to cancel their 43rd anniversary trip, their Florida care team turned the oncology ward into a ceremony space in 48 hours. The surprise vow renewal became one of their final joyful moments together.
A new treatment court facility in Cobb County, Georgia is giving people fighting addiction a real shot at recovery with counseling, therapy, and support all under one roof. The program has already graduated over 1,500 people with recidivism rates as low as 0-11%, compared to nearly 50% for those without treatment.