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Horse-powered painting to benefit Tallahassee rescue this Saturday
Rovy, a 24-year-old Lipizzan–Andalusian–Thoroughbred cross, paints with brushes fitted by his owner and will perform at the Have Heart for Horses Gala. One of his paintings will be auctioned Saturday in Monticello to raise funds for Triple R Horse Rescue.
K1 Speed mascot Jolie helps raise nearly $250,000 for SPCAs
K1 Speed donated $235,236.67 to ten independent SPCA organizations after raising almost $250,000 in 2025, and the company highlighted Jolie, its 19-year-old mascot dog believed to be the world's oldest Coton de Tulear.
Canine units support public safety and community engagement.
Canine units are trained for patrol, detection and search-and-rescue roles, and their presence is reported to support public safety and community engagement.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 61-70Faith, Brain and Belonging: Celebrating Lynn Swain's Trust-Centered Work
Lynn Swain, founder and CEO of the Symbiota Leadership Institute and a specialist in the Neuroscience of Leadership, served as a 2025 Faith and Media Initiative fellow linking trust, neuroplasticity and faith. She plans to finish a book and bring fellowship insights into her speaking and consulting work.
Indoor plants can improve comfort and air quality, new study shows
A University of Surrey-led review published in Building and Environment evaluates indoor greening systems and reports that larger installations can make spaces feel up to 2°C cooler and that some engineered plant systems can reduce PM2.5 and VOCs.
Local man recognized for helping little girl who fell out of a window
Manuel Gonzales Jr. was invited to JET24 Action News after he helped rescue a little girl who fell out of a window, and local partners delivered gift cards and a cake to thank him.
Iona Marcine Knight, 100, passes away peacefully
Iona Marcine Knight, 100, of Richland Center, died peacefully on February 21, 2026, at Pine Valley Community Village surrounded by family and staff. Funeral services are scheduled for February 25, 2026, at Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial at Five Points Cemetery.
Blackmore's Night highlights local shelters during new tour
Blackmore's Night opened their tour at the Birchmere in Alexandria, and lead singer Candice Night said the band will spotlight a different local animal shelter at each stop.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria considers changes to its annual fundraiser.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has consolidated two previous annual gatherings into a single signature gala and is preparing the 2026 event under the theme Watch Her Rise to support year‑round programs for local girls.
Nets host annual Pride Night at Barclays Center on Feb. 24
The Brooklyn Nets will hold their annual Pride Night at Barclays Center on Feb. 24 when they play the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m.; the event will include halftime entertainment, special merchandise and an awards ceremony honoring the Ali Forney Center with the Jason Collins Award.
Ijams River Rescue seeks volunteers for March 21 cleanup.
Ijams Nature Center is organizing its 37th annual River Rescue on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and aims to fill about 500 volunteer slots to remove shoreline trash; registration is listed as open through March 15 and a rain date is set for March 28.
Images With a Global View highlights Black creativity in Santa Barbara
Artists Toni Scott and Rod Rolle will present the Black History Month art salon 'Images With a Global View' at Elevate Gallery in La Cumbre Plaza on Feb. 28, with a public exhibition from 1–5 p.m. and an artist talk from 2–3:30 p.m.
Rhubarb reopens and a new team continues its farm-to-table legacy
Rhubarb reopened Feb. 19 under new ownership by Marble City Hospitality Group, and executive chef Mallory Foster and director Chelsea Deming are remaining to carry forward the restaurant's farm-direct, seasonal menu.