Rescued Pups, Lottery Winner, Lakeland Dr. Goes To India: FL Good News

FLORIDA — A Lakeland doctor travels to India to offer treatment to the poor, several dogs rescued across Florida, $1 million Florida Lottery prize claimed by a Delray Beach man who was cut in line waiting to buy his ticket at Publix, a new immersive art project in Ybor City.

See these good news stories and more on this week's Florida Patch sites.

Olympic Silver Medalist From Sarasota Launches Swimwear Line

Emma Weyant, a Sarasota swimmer who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, launched a new swimwear collection.

Dog Glued To Ground Recovering At Boca Raton Animal Rescue

The dog, called Trooper, was cemented to a sidewalk for days, Tri-County Animal Rescue said. He was diagnosed with 22 medical conditions.

Experience Sights, Sounds Of Ybor City's Past In Immersive Art Project

Ybor Speaks offers a unique window into the immigrant experience in Ybor City, from the boom town of the 1890s through the 1980s revival.

Lakeland Regional Doctor Travels To India For 3rd Time To Aid Poor

Dr. Laurence Brenner joined other doctors from around the country in January to provide life-changing care to patients in India.

$1M Won By Delray Beach Man Who Was Cut In Line At Publix: FL Lottery

A man who was cut in line waiting to buy ticket at Publix went on to win $1M prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game, FL Lottery said.

Couple Opens Code Wiz Learning Center In FishHawk Ranch

A veteran specializing in computers and a teacher have introduced this resource to foster coding skills in children in the community.

Tampa Bay Rays, Hines Chosen To Redevelop Tropicana Field: Mayor Welch

St. Pete's mayor announced the development team chosen to redevelop 86 acres around Tropicana Field in the historic Gas Plant District.

Mardi Gras Music Lineup Announced By Dunedin Merchants

Dunedin's Mardi Gras is free, but all-you-can-eat food and drinks and front-row seats for the parade and music come with VIP tickets.

Dog Pulled From River, Iguana In Ceiling: Cape Coral Animal Rescues

Animals in dicey situations have kept Cape Coral police, fire departments busy lately. Check out these videos of recent dog, iguana rescues.

Petrified Pup Trapped In Pond Rescued By Hillsborough Fire Medic

The Pet Resource Center named the dog "Gil" in honor of the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue medic who rescued the pooch from a pond.

Englewood Airport Reopens Months After Hurricane Ian: Sarasota County

Buchan Airport in southern Sarasota County reopened Wednesday after serving as a debris management site following Hurricane Ian.

Super Cat And Reptile Robot Coming To Hillsborough County Libraries

Creative Arts Theatre Company, the city of Tampa's theater company, will present "Super Cat and Reptile Robot Series."