Underwater Record | Juneteenth Flag | Coast Guard Rescue: FL Good News

FLORIDA — A Florida city among the best places to live in the U.S., ‘Dr. Deep Sea’ emerges after spending 100 days in an underwater lab, Hillsborough County is the first county in Florida to recognize Juneteenth, three people rescued from a capsized boat.

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

$2M Awarded To Habitat For Humanity

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget Thursday that includes a $2 million allocation to Habitat for Humanity in two Tampa Bay counties.

FL City Among Best Places For Families In U.S.

Wellington in Palm Beach County is the only Florida city to make the list of 50 Best Places to Live for Families, Fortune said.

Exhibit Highlights Black History

"Travails and Triumphs" chronicles more than 500 years of local Black history.

3 Rescued From Capsized Boat

Crews found three people hanging to the hull of their capsized boat on Saturday evening, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

County First In Florida To Observe Juneteenth

This Tampa Bay county is the first county in Florida to observe Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

Foster Care Facility Renovated

County-funded housing improvements provide children in foster care a homier, more comfortable environment.

Kids Tag Art Winners Announced

The Kids Art Program is a creative fundraiser that allows students to design front license vanity plates.

'Dr. Deep Sea' Emerges After 100 Days Underwater

Dr. Joseph Dituri broke the world record for living the longest undersea. He spent 100 days in a 100-square-foot habitat 22 feet underwater.

Pineapple Projects Furnishes 50th Home

The Pinellas County-based nonprofit launched during the pandemic assists families that are starting over.

Pet Shelter Recognized For Volunteer Program

The shelter received the National Association of Counties’ Achievement Award for rebuilding its volunteer program following the pandemic.