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Stranger fixes AC for disabled South Florida man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Larry Seward , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The repair was made possible by a community member who saw a news story about the resident's situation.
A 70-year-old resident in South Florida has working air conditioning again after a lengthy period without it. His air conditioning unit was repaired by a local business owner. The resident had been living without this essential comfort for over a year due to a dispute.
The repair was made possible by a community member who saw a news story about the resident's situation. This individual then contacted a friend with local connections, which led to the resident receiving assistance. Further details about this story are available from CBS News Miami , including an interview with the business owner who performed the repair.
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Category: sports Published: July 28, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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